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Is Private Credit a Bubble?

Private credit—particularly middle-market direct corporate lending—has attracted heightened attention as capital has flowed into the space and retail-oriented vehicles have expanded access. While concerns about

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Tariff Volatility

Why is the market selling off today when everyone knew that tariffs would beannounced? The Tariff announcement far surpassed expectations The administration’s tariff announcement today

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DeepSeek Changes the Narrative

Humans thrive on stories.  Psychological experiments document their effectiveness in communicating information and changing behavior.  Neurologists measure the actual changes in brain chemistry that they

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Election Commentary

The Republican victory on Tuesday delivered a second term for Donald Trump and majorities in both houses of congress (as of this writing the House is still undetermined but leaning Republican).  As incumbents tend to lose seats during mid-term elections, this majority may only last through 2026.  President Trump will likely utilize his congressional advantage more effectively than he did in the first two years of his first term, with his focus on tax and trade policy providing the greatest impact on financial markets.

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The Beginning of the End?

With the election results and positive vaccine news, investors now possess a clearer picture of the next few years.  A Biden victory, without the predicted ‘Blue Wave’ giving the Democrats dominance in the

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