Author: Kurt Leeney
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2026 Mid-Year Market Update: Bring me your Outperformers
First Half 2026 Update The first half of 2026 has seen extraordinary volatility, both in the large stock indices as well between various asset classes. After an... Read more.
Bonds are Toxic Right Now: We Believe the Pain Continues
Bonds, long considered the reliable ballast in diversified portfolios, have delivered disappointing results for many investors over the past 24 months. While not... Read more.
April 2026 Market Update: A Mirror Image
In last month’s Market Update published on March 25th we wrote: “The toughest part of investing is handicapping how much of the fundamentals, and future expectations,... Read more.
How Wars Shake the Stock Market
Wars have shaped human history for millennia, and they’ve left their mark on financial markets just as dramatically. From the outbreak of World War II to the 2022... Read more.
Spring 2026 Market Update: A Bouquet of Ambiguity
A Volatile Q1 In our February market update, we discussed how volatile the first two months of the year were; March has been no different. To take a step back,... Read more.
Private Credit is Turning Publicly Sour
At Infinium, we pay close attention to areas of the market that appear overheated. One of the clearest warning signs that an asset class may be heading for challenges... Read more.
February 2026 Market Update: If you listen closely…
…you can hear the sounds of uncertainty filling the air so far in early 2026. Although it always feels rocky in the markets, the reality is that rarely do... Read more.
Bitcoin officially in Bear Market Territory
Bitcoin’s performance has been notably poor year-to-date in 2026, with the cryptocurrency down approximately 26% this year. Starting the year around $88,000,... Read more.
One Demographic Really Likes Roth Conversions
Roth IRA conversions are gaining significant traction among Generation X (born 1965–1980) as this cohort approaches and enters retirement age. Now in their mid-40s... Read more.
Year-End 2025 Market Update: The Sun Sets, But Markets Shine On
Whose bingo card had 2025 up strong double-digits after a nearly -20% loss to start the year in Q1? Not us, I can tell you that! But markets have a strange way of... Read more.