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AI – Crisis, Upgrade, or the Messy Middle?

Last week, a research report from Citrini Research went viral among market headlines: The possibility of a “Global Intelligence Crisis” by 2028. The argument is straightforward. AI rapidly displaces white-collar labor.Demand weakens.Corporate earnings compress.A feedback loop forms between automation and falling consumption. It was a powerful and well articulated narrative. And powerful narratives can spread […]

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Commodities in 2026: Inflation Hedge, Portfolio Diversifier, or Tactical Trade?

As we move into the new year, investors are once again asking about commodities. After several years of inflation shocks, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical volatility, commodities have re-entered the conversation as more than just a niche allocation. But commodities are often misunderstood. Are they an inflation hedge, a growth asset, a trading vehicle, or

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The Myth of the “Average” Year – Analyst Price Targets for 2026

2026 ANALYST PREDICTIONS “An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen today.” –Evan Esar That quote resonated once again in financial markets this year. Analysts adjusted price targets sharply lower after Liberation Day in April, only to raise them again as markets rallied later in the

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Wall Street Forecasts: Revisiting The Perils Of Analyst Price Predictions

“An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen today.” –Evan Esar 2025 ANALYST PREDICTIONS It’s that time of the year again, where Wall Street banks and analysts make their price predictions for the performance of the stock market (measured by the S&P 500) over the course

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