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Johnny2X2X

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26. It's an unprecedented situation
Thu Dec 14, 2023, 09:31 AM
Dec 2023

One where inflation was caused by a global pandemic. So there was a ton of risk and unknowns. But I think the US economy is incredibly strong right now and that's why we're seeing things steam along despite inverted yield curves and persistent but moderate inflation.

Warren Buffett is taking advantage of high rates of savings, but he's also likely more liquid because he has sp[ecific opportunities in mind. That guy didn't get that rich by sitting risky markets out, he's got a plan, and that plan isn't 5% interest on his $28 Billion. But predicting what Warren Buffett is thinking has never been something anyone's been very good at.

But I do know that Joe Biden's entire philosophy during these unprecedented economic times has been that the economy works best when working people have jobs and are making better wages. Everything he has pushed has been to help working people with the thought that if he does that, the eonomy will eventually benefit. And I think we're seeing some of the fruits of that right now.

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"bUht thE bIDeN EcONomY!!!1" nt EarthFirst Dec 2023 #1
I know. COL Mustard Dec 2023 #21
People complain about food prices yet restaurants are full every day, people are doc03 Dec 2023 #2
But but I heard Biden was severely cutting oil production!!!1111 Shermann Dec 2023 #3
I know that's what I've been saying, all I see is people spending money hand over fist Walleye Dec 2023 #10
Put your 401K into cash! (Just kidding) Johnny2X2X Dec 2023 #4
That is what people told me in 2009, I stayed in and market went up 280% doc03 Dec 2023 #7
That's why so many MAGATs are pissed off. Mr.Bill Dec 2023 #12
That's honestly part of it. Johnny2X2X Dec 2023 #14
If they're watching Faux News COL Mustard Dec 2023 #22
Most of the Maga folks really don't have the capital to invest. ashredux Dec 2023 #35
Trying to time the market is a total fool's game. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #13
Stocks are high now, bonds are cheap, and interest on money markets is good IronLionZion Dec 2023 #16
Blended target retirement funds are solid Johnny2X2X Dec 2023 #17
This wasn't terrible advice. Calista241 Dec 2023 #24
It's an unprecedented situation Johnny2X2X Dec 2023 #26
I love a good Santa Claus rally! Tomconroy Dec 2023 #5
We always get major sell offs in August and September. Yavin4 Dec 2023 #20
Dow Closes at Record High Despite Terrible Biden Economy Prairie Gates Dec 2023 #6
Seriously the MSM will probably use a line like that. nt doc03 Dec 2023 #8
Right Wingers are shook at this news Johnny2X2X Dec 2023 #25
When Orange Julius was spouting about "fire and fury like the world has never seen" I got out. I'm OK with Evolve Dammit Dec 2023 #9
I'm a senior and I'm cheerfully in the market. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #15
My goal is to have 17% of my investments in stocks by the age of 70. LudwigPastorius Dec 2023 #19
That is far too low. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #31
Well, inflation is down, and you can still get treasuries and insured CDs yielding 5%. I suggest you take a look... ashredux Dec 2023 #23
I reasonable portion of my portfolio is in safe, interest-bearing instruments. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #33
I hope your optimism serves you well. Evolve Dammit Dec 2023 #30
Yes, I've always been an optimist. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #32
You're correct, but it all depends on your timeline. Ages a very big factor. As one gets older, begin shifting.... ashredux Dec 2023 #34
I am older. 75 now. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #37
Ridin' with Biden! Dow Jones link in text. TeamProg Dec 2023 #11
I'm hoping lots of Republicans missed out IronLionZion Dec 2023 #18
Stock market isn't for everyone, daytrading is for fewer still. BUT NoMoreRepugs Dec 2023 #27
Dark Brandon is taking credit for Bidenenomics LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2023 #28
Well that has got to PO the republicans republianmushroom Dec 2023 #29
If you broaden your horizon a bit to look outside the US of A . . . Aussie105 Dec 2023 #36
Historically, market does better under Democratic administrations hibbing Dec 2023 #38
NYT: Stock market at record highs. Why this is bad news for Biden Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #39
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