Category: Markets
Earnings and Interest Rates Shift Focus Away From Iran

The encouraging news is that earnings have remained strong while interest rates have been relatively stable.
Cracking the Tax Code

What can you learn from filing last year’s return that will help you reduce your taxes in the coming year?
War’s impact, learning from earnings

War’s uncertainty has riled financial markets, Kyle Tetting explains. Earnings season could offer some clarity or gloom.
War: Added uncertainty, need for balance

Uncertainty over global conflict has led to major spikes in measures of implied volatility, oil prices and investor angst.
2025 Investment Outlook Seminar

In a Money Talk Video from a client seminar, Kyle Tetting explains how foggy conditions affect the outlook for investments.
2025 Investment Outlook Seminar Quiz

Multiple-choice questions from the Landaas 2025 Investment Outlook Seminar. The answers include links to learn more.
Shutdown fogs moment of clarity

The prospects of a prolonged government shutdown have let the fog roll back in on investors’ uncertainty over rates.
Markets surprise. What should investors do?

“In other words, we don’t look to invest in certainty because the opportunity lies in the unknown.”
Rare U-turn raises yield curve concerns

Recently, the yield curve – a vital market indicator – has been flashing a sign that is rarely seen: A U-shaped curve.
Clarity amid uncertainty leaves questions

Despite a seasonally slower period for investors, we’ve been given plenty to keep our eyes on.