“Cassandra is predicting a worsening recession.” – The Lonely Realist TLR this week received the following letter from Cassandra (ED NOTE: a reminder that nothing in TLR is investment advice): "Dear Mr. Realist: I’m writing as a follow-up to our March discussion in which I warned that recession...

Week in Review (April 19–25, 2025) The following Week in Review is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. TL;DR – Key Takeaways Markets Whipsawed by Trade Hopes: Global stocks rallied mid-week on signs of a U.S.-China trade thaw, with...

“Is American exceptionalism grounded in meritocratic capitalism or pluralistic diversity, equity and inclusion…, or both?” – The Lonely Realist Meritocratic success has defined America for more than 200 years...