by Charles Mizarhi | Feb 1, 2023 | 2023 investing, Banyan Edge, Economy, Federal Reserve, Investing Strategy, Investment Opportunities, rate hikes, Stock Market
In two hours, the Federal Reserve will announce its first rate hike decision of the year. The Fed’s already dished out seven consecutive hikes — today’s will likely be #8, a smaller 0.25% increase. Still, you can’t blame investors for flinching when Powell takes the... 
by Charles Mizarhi | Nov 4, 2022 | Bear Market, election, Federal Reserve, Government & Politics, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investing Strategy, Investment Opportunities, Real Talk
The Federal Reserve raised rates this week by 0.75%… With further hikes to come. Next Tuesday is the midterm elections and it looks like Congress will tilt Republican. Inflation continues to rise and the economy looks like it’s heading into recession. What... 
by Charles Mizarhi | Sep 23, 2022 | Bear Market, Federal Reserve, Interest Rates, Investment Opportunities, Real Talk, Stocks, Value Investing, volatility
Boy, oh boy, what a week. The Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.75%… The stock market took it on the chin… And Nasdaq is down over 30% for the year. I know many of you are feeling a lot of pain now. It’s no fun to watch your stock holdings fall 50% or more. I... 
by Charles Mizarhi | Jun 15, 2022 | Federal Reserve, Interest Rates, Investment Opportunities, Real Talk, Stocks, U.S. Economy
Today, the Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.75%. And over the past few days, I’ve been asked… “Charles, will you change your approach to stock investing now that interest rates are rising?” My response is simple and to the point… Absolutely not! Because no one can...