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Stephen H Akin
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Inflation Comes in Hot
The consumer price index comes in hot. January 2023 core inflation was up 6.4%. Firmer price pressures in January, the annual CPI...
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 8, 20236 min read
Best Investments To make in 2023
Are you winning on wall street? Here are some ideas for the new year! Where to begin? One of the cornerstones to good financial planning...
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 1, 202310 min read
2023 Offshore Oil
by Stephen Akin | Recent data, research and articles point to a promising 2023 Most of you know that prior to entering the investment...
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 8, 20234 min read
Crypto Currency
Regulators are concerned that the Crypto Panic is creating a new type of bank run. Silvergate Capital Corp., a California lender that...
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 5, 20234 min read
Investing
As we enter 2023, a new year. It's time for a complete financial evaluation. Now is the time for understanding counter party risk. Market...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Happy New Year
2023 IRA, 401k Increase Increased amounts of contributions allowed for retirement accounts. Anyone with earned income can open and...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 11, 20226 min read
ESG
Pressure continues to build for more clarity on ESG rules and compliance...
Stephen Akin takes a look at recent ESG headlines...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Retirement Plan On Course?
This upcoming three day weekend U.S. federal holiday commemorates the date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. In...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 7, 20225 min read
Beige Book
Akin Investments takes a look at the Federal Reserve Beige Book Released September 7, 2022
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 23, 20226 min read
Jackson Hole
Each year in late August the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 17, 20225 min read
How to Trade Currencies, Avoid Forex Trading Scams
Forex Trading is rising in popularity amid inflation and geopolitical strife. Stephen Akin,
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 16, 20224 min read
The Inflation Reduction Act
Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts Americans by the numbers: HEALTH CARE Cutting Prescription Drug Cost Today, Americans pay...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 9, 20226 min read
CHIPS and Science Act
Today, President Biden will sign into law the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which will build on this progress, making...
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 7, 20224 min read
Advisors Turn to Options to Protect Capital and Even Boost Returns
US News and World Report
Stephen Akin, founder and investment advisor representative at Akin Investment has used options for many years,
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Not Since 1970
U.S. equities posted their worst first half performance since 1970, as inflation concerns,
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Stress Test
Akin Investments takes a look at the results. All big U.S. banks pass Fed's annual "stress test" in 2022 June 23, 2022 Federal Reserve Board
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 2, 20223 min read
The Eagle Soars
The mint sold 147,000 ounces of American Gold Eagles in varying denominations totaling 200,500 coins. That was a 67% increase from March....
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 30, 20225 min read
Extended Hours | Caveat Emptor
Extended hours trading. Availability of pre market and after hours trading can be beneficial in some situations. Before you jump right in...
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 21, 202210 min read
Restoring Price Stability
Full Text & Charts
Let me first pause to recognize the millions who are suffering the tragic consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Options
Speculative Trading or Investing Optionality and the time value of money.
Let's begin with the most conservative.
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