The Wooden Nickel

The Wooden Nickel is a collection of roughly a handful of recent topics that have caught our attention. Here you’ll find current, open-ended thoughts. We wish to use this piece as a way to think out loud in public rather than make formal proclamations or projections....

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global Equities Make Gains Global equities were broadly positive this week, with equities rising toward highs on optimism around a potential U.S.–Iran deal, easing oil prices, and continued strength in AI-driven tech stocks. The S&P 500 and...

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News  Global Equities Make Gains Global equities made gains this week, trading near record highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq increased 0.45% and 0.88%, respectively, while the Dow Jones gained 2.13%. The US 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.56%,...