And other inconvenient truths about the metal that powers our green future Remember when we all thought going electric would be simple? Buy a Tesla, install some solar panels, pat ourselves on the back for saving the planet. Well, I’ve got some news that might make your eco-friendly wallet a little lighter: we’re running out…
You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through your phone and suddenly see something that makes you do a double-take? That’s exactly what happened to me last week while running some Python code on small-cap stocks. The numbers were so extreme, I thought my script was broken. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. The Tale of Two…
The United States stands at the precipice of an artificial intelligence revolution that will fundamentally reshape the economy, workforce, and society over the next three to five years. With AI investments surging and new policies removing regulatory barriers, America is positioning itself to maintain global AI dominance while navigating unprecedented technological transformation. Economic Impact: Trillions…
Welcome to the first post of our brand-new series: AI for Financial Analysis! In this journey, we’ll explore how cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) like Google’s Gemini, can become powerful assistants in your financial analysis toolkit. Gone are the days of exclusively manual data sifting; AI can now help us process information, identify patterns,…
In the world of finance, understanding asset performance is key. Investors constantly weigh the potential rewards of high-growth, volatile assets like cryptocurrencies against the stability and historical performance of traditional markets represented by indices like the S&P 500. In this post, we’ll dive into a practical analysis using Python to compare the annual returns of Bitcoin (BTC)…
The current investment landscape presents a unique and challenging puzzle for investors. We’re navigating a period marked by significant equity market downturns, heightened market volatility 2025, and persistent economic uncertainty often amplified by geopolitical tensions. However, what makes this moment particularly complex is the unusual weakness observed in assets traditionally considered pillars of stability: the…
The world of stock investing can feel overwhelming, especially for retail investors navigating a sea of data, news, and analysis. But what if you had an incredibly knowledgeable research assistant available 24/7? Enter Large Language Models (LLMs) – powerful AI like Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT – which are rapidly changing how we access and…
In today’s fast-paced financial world, staying ahead requires deep, timely, and accurate industry insights. However, traditional industry analysis methods are often laborious, involving sifting through mountains of reports, news articles, and data streams. This process is not only time-consuming but also prone to overlooking subtle trends hidden within the noise. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI). Advanced…
For years, investors and market watchers relied on a simple rule of thumb: when US Treasury yields rise, the US Dollar (USD) tends to strengthen. It makes intuitive sense – higher returns attract foreign capital, increasing demand for dollars. As the chart below illustrates, this relationship held reasonably well through 2023 and 2024. However, recent…
Market corrections – typically defined as a 10% drop from recent highs – can be nerve-wracking for investors. Alarm bells ring, headlines turn grim, and the big question looms: Is this the start of a bigger downturn, or is it a temporary dip offering a chance to buy? Historical data can offer valuable perspective. The…