Bill Cara

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The Importance of Monitoring Industry-Specific ETFs

April 20, 2025 IntroductionAs we navigate these volatile markets, understanding sector rotations and macroeconomic trends is critical. One of the most effective tools for doing so is tracking industry-specific ETFs, which provide real-time insights into shifting investor sentiment and economic cycles. Recap of Recent Market Turmoil The “Party’s Over” Signal: Gold

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Decoding Earnings Season: Why Investors Must Look Beyond the Numbers

April 16, 2025 Earnings Season is here—that quarterly ritual in the market where companies unveil their financial health. But savvy investors know these reports aren’t just spreadsheets of facts. As media theorist Marshall McLuhan famously said, “The medium is the message.” Today, earnings reports are the medium through which Wall

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Evaluating the US-China Tariff War: My Perspective as an Investment Analyst

April 15, 2025 The United States’ economic strengths, including its deep credit market, robust financial system, and the dollar’s global reserve status, provide a solid foundation for resolving economic disputes, as it has done effectively for 80 years. However, a tariff war with China introduces complexities that challenge the notion

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The Escalating US-China Tariff War: Global Port Chaos, Supply Chain Disruptions, and Strategic Risks for Investors

April 14, 2025 Introduction The Trump administration’s proposed $1–1.5 million fee per port call on Chinese-built vessels—a direct strike at China’s shipbuilding dominance—has thrust the US-China trade war into uncharted territory. Coupled with existing tit-for-tat tariffs (145% US tariffs on Chinese imports; 125% Chinese retaliatory levies), this policy has triggered

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Trader vs. Investor: Different Mindsets for Different Roles

April 10, 2025 Over the years, I’ve observed that the world of finance is split into two distinct groups: traders and investors. Many articles on the subject still follow the old sell-side narrative, missing the true difference. In my view, the most important distinction lies in how each participant is

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“Economic Nuclear War,” says Bill Ackman: Trump’s 104% Tariffs and China’s Retaliation Are Roiling Global Markets

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Investors are Bracing for Volatility as Trade War Escalates—Here’s How to Protect Your Portfolio It’s not a good day for investors worldwide. Following former President Trump’s latest tariff hike—taking the total to a staggering 104% on US imports of Chinese goods—China has retaliated with an 84% tariff on

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Country by Country Investment Guidance as Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect

April 8, 2025 A few days ago, I published a comprehensive report on my analysis of the Trump tariffs. Today, I will provide detailed but general advice to institutional clients. The Trump ‘America First’ policy regarding international trade will have an enormous impact on the worldwide economy. The 15-18% annualized

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The Rise of Pierre Poilievre: A Turning Point in Canadian Politics

April 8, 2025 Today marks the first time I’ve truly felt that Pierre Poilievre is poised to become Canada’s next Prime Minister. One glance at former Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the campaign trail solidified this belief. Under Harper’s leadership, Canada was an economic powerhouse, leading the OECD in growth,

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