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Lance Gaitan graduated from Franklin University in Columbus, OH with a degree in Finance. After graduating and working as an auditor for an insurance administrator as a number of years, attained his securities license and then went to work as a broker for a small firm. In the mid-1990’s ...more

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FOMC Members Hold Lofty Titles, But Little Experience
The Federal Open Market Committee is tasked with changing our monetary policy, and yet its members have very little real-world business experience to note.
A Savvy Trader Asks Himself These Questions First
There are certain questions that any seasoned trader asks himself before putting his hard-earned money at risk.
Don’t Worry America – The Fed Has Only Your Interests At Heart
Everyone has an opinion on the Federal Reserve these days, but you know what they say about opinions. Here are the facts you need to separate yours from the rest.
The First Quarter Looks Like A Bust
Corporate earnings are expected to be sharply lower and have already started coming in. A slew of bad economic data provides some of the context. As originally posted on EconomyandMarkets.com
The Financial Health Of U.S. Consumers Is Tepid At Best
Despite the economy adding millions of jobs and the Fed printing trillions of dollars, consumer spending is down, which casts a dark shadow over this recovery.
The Fed Thinks It Can Raise Rates With All This Going On
Global economic developments make it very likely the Fed won't hike rates again. But the bond market also shows that things may not be so great in the U.S.
This Game's Almost Over: Central Banks Are Running Out Of Options
The Fed's decision not to raise rates this quarter is a clear sign that central banks are fighting a losing battle when it comes to stimulating economic growth.
Investors Are Catching On: The ECB's Move Reeks Of Desperation!
The ECB pulled out the big guns yesterday morning trying to stimulate their economy. But investors can tell the jig is up! Where does that leave the Fed?
The Importance Of Market Psychology
Today investors react to all kinds of positive and negative messaging, and a word or phrase from central banks can really push them over the edge.
The Housing "Recovery" Is On Shaky Ground
Looking at the housing market before and after the financial crisis, some indicators might suggest we're in recovery. But others show we're definitely not. Original content from www.economyandmarkets.com
The Fed's All Talk, But That Might Be The Point
The Fed is very careful about every word that goes into their policy statements. No doubt, the Fed is as much a political organization as it is an economic one.
Is The Fed Confused?
The Fed's latest projections show an economy contracting through 2018. Still, it thinks it can achieve 2% inflation. Yeah right - they said the same during QE!
To Buy, Or Not To Buy?
It's difficult enough deciding on whether or not to purchase a home, but several factors should go into your final decision. And one of those is interest rates.
U.S. Treasury Yields Are Down, But Not As Much As You'd Think
Since China is selling U.S. Treasuries to support its currency, the carnage in stocks at the beginning of the year didn't show up as much in the bond market.
The Fed Hiked A Quarter Percent: Now What?
The Fed hiked interest rates a quarter percent from a range of 0% to 0.25%, to 0.25% to 0.5%. But it's unclear when the next hike will come, and pressure's on.
Consumer Price Index Gives Fed The Green Light
The Consumer Price Index gave the Fed the numbers it wanted to see to raise interest rates. But there's a few problems with this measurement of inflation.
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