Current Markets

People Really Hate Inflation

At least, that’s my takeaway from the election results. No matter what policies and promises were made, lies told, or insults and threats slung around, people couldn’t get over paying $7.00 for a gallon of milk when it cost $3.50 five years ago. It didn’t matter that wages kept pace with inflation. It didn’t matter…

Seismic Shift

Change is happening in the financial markets. Can you feel it? It’s like the ground is shifting beneath my feet. Something new is happening, and maybe, just maybe, this time really is different. I write this not to be a fearmonger. Change is the only constant, and adaptation is the only means of survival. Financial…

Proud to Call it Home

In 1994, the Young Leadership Council (YLC), a civically active group of young professionals in New Orleans, launched a public relations campaign to reinvigorate enthusiasm for the city of New Orleans and its residents and ex-pats. Titled “New Orleans, Proud to Call it Home”, the slogan was printed on posters and bumper stickers. Energetic volunteers…