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Stephen H Akin
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Santa Claus Rally
Commentators often refer to a Santa Claus Rally when the stock market rises in December. The Santa Claus Rally is just one of many...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 4, 20231 min read
All Time High
We've written about the underlying strength of gold. It's now confirmed by fresh all time highs! Gold reached its previous record high of...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Banks Borrow More
The Bank Term Funding Program continues increase. The Bank Term Funding program that was created in March 2023 shows that banks are...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Moody's Downgrade
"This is a decision I disagree with" Statement from Treasury Secretary Yellen Front Running this weeks meeting between President Biden...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 10, 20236 min read
Veterans Day
Invites you to join in the celebration of our Veterans! Each year we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation....
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 5, 20233 min read
Akin Investments
Your Expert Partner in a Complex World Akin Investments - Solutions for a Complex World In today's complex financial landscape, it's...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Savvy Year End Moves
As we approach year end here are some financial strategies to consider. Here’s How To Gift Stock Shares to Your Loved Ones This Holiday...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 16, 20236 min read
Luxembourg
Treasury Secretary Yellen Speaks at Euro group Finance Ministers Meeting in Luxembourg. October 16, 2023 As Prepared for Delivery Hello...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 4, 20237 min read
Sixteen Tons
Saint Peter don't you call 'cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the company store. The song has a great description of debt bondage.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 27, 20233 min read
T1 = Next Day Settlement Cash
Shortening the Securities Transaction Settlement Cycle! Final rules will shorten the process for settling securities transactions from...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 18, 20235 min read
Tax Loss Harvesting
Tax loss harvesting can help you offset taxes on capital gains. We break down how it works in this article. Tax Loss harvesting Works...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 12, 20233 min read
78th UNGA
Akin Investments review of the UN General Assembly. UN Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Charitable Giving and Treasury Secretary Yellen
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 27, 20234 min read
Ahoy Investors!
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powells Jackson Hole Speech landed in our Wheelhouse! Powell Says: “We are navigating by the stars under...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Charleston
Akin Investments has relocated to Charleston, South Carolina. As announced June 26, 2023 Akin Investments has moved to Charleston, South...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Jackson Hole 2023
The topic of this years symposium "Structural Shifts in The Global Economy" The 2023 Economic Policy Symposium. "Structural Shifts in the...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Economic Strength
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari "I'm not ready to say that we're done," The Minneapolis Federal Reserve President...
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Stephen H Akin
May 9, 20238 min read
FDIC Insurance Reform
The FDIC has released an analysis of options to consider regarding deposit insurance reform. This report describes options for reform of...
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Stephen H Akin
May 3, 20238 min read
Celebrate Small Business
A Proclamation on National Small Business Week, 2023 Over the years, I've had the pleasure of attending a lot of small business ribbon...
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Mis Priced Risk
Trillions in MisPriced low yielding assets on the books of so many banks daunts regulators. Once agin the First Republic Bank is back in...
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Gold Breaks Out
Gold prices settled above $2,000 a troy ounce for a second consecutive day. Currently, the most active June 2023 contract is trading up...
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