Author: Matt Benjamin

Matt has worked as an editorial consultant to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Economist Intelligence Unit and other global macro-institutions. He wrote about markets and economics for U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg News and Investor's Business Daily, among other publications. He also worked for several years as head of political economy for a Financial Times-owned macroeconomic consulting firm, advising hedge funds around the world. Matt’s claim to fame is that he’s interviewed two U.S. presidents and has spoken with five Federal Reserve Chairs from Paul Volcker through Jerome Powell. Matt also served as The Oxford Club’s Editorial Director for two years.

New Investors Are Asking, Why Did GameStop Stock Rise?

Learn why GameStop stock was on the rise

New investors are asking, why did GameStop stock rise so heavily. This major shakeup is making headlines across the United States.

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Markets Anticipate a Wild Election Month

Investors are in for a wild wide during the 2020 election.

If you’re concerned about election-related volatility, you’re not alone.

This Earnings Season Should Be Huge

Third quarter earnings season kicked off this week with a bang! Big investment banks were among the first to report. BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), Citigroup (NYSE: C) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) announced earnings on Tuesday. All three posted strong and better-than-expected revenue and net income for the quarter. But that pales in comparison […]

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Election Outcome

The briefing podium for the President at the White House.

Market anxiety rises as an election approaches…

Don’t Fight the Fed – Profit From It!

From Baltimore – Don’t fight the Fed. As an investor you’ve probably heard that admonition countless times. But considering what the Fed may have in store for us in the very near future, it’s absolutely critical to heed it now. If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase, it’s fairly straightforward. Basically, when the Federal Reserve is […]

A Building IPO Wave

IPOs have rebounded strongly since the spring lull, and a wave seems to be building. There were 18 filings in May and another 28 in June.

The Fed’s Acting Like a Helicopter Parent

From Baltimore – The Federal Reserve saved me a bunch of money this week. That has me worried. And it should worry you too. But more about that below. First, let’s talk about an oddly related phenomenon: helicopter moms (or dads). If you’re a parent, you know them well. While they feign conversation with you […]