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  By: DOUGLAS A. RILEY, CFA, PORTFOLIO MANAGER Probably the biggest takeaway from the recently concluded Jackson Hole economic conference was Fed Chair Jerome Powell all but guaranteeing a cut in the Fed Funds rate at the September 17th Federal Reserve Board meeting. Underpi...

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Thousands of U.S. pilgrims, including college Knights, gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth As half a million people flocked to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, held July 29 to Aug. 3, more than 4,000 young adults from the United States gathered at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on J...

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Michigan’s newest college council, named for Blessed Carlo Acutis, will witness his canonization A dozen members of Michigan’s newest college council — St. Carlo Acutis Council 18672 in Detroit — will travel to Rome to witness the historic canonization of their council&rsq...

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An Ohio council hosts an annual softball game to build community among Knights and parishioners from two local parishes Taking his lead off first base, Scott Deering turned on the jets when his teammate slugged an extra-base hit into the outfield. Nearing third base with sights set on home, Deeri...

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By: DOUGLAS A. RILEY, CFA, PORTFOLIO MANAGER July was another busy month on the tariff front. The big breakthrough was an agreement with the European Union. Like the “framework” deal with China, which was extended again, details of the EU tariff deal are vague with further ne...

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In wake of deadly flooding, Knights rally to support Texas families in need Heavy rain beginning July 3 caused flooding of several major river systems in Texas, with the Guadalupe River in Kerr County causing the most devastation. At least 135 people died, including more than 35 children, and tho...

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Knights assist Albertine Brothers with providing food and faith on Ukraine’s frontlines In Zaporizhzhia, a city on the banks of the Dnieper River near Ukraine’s active front lines, fear is a constant presence. Air raid alarms call people to take shelter up to 10 times a day, and explo...

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JULY 2025 MARKET INSIGHTS By: DOUGLAS A. RILEY, CFA, PORTFOLIO MANAGER What a month June was! So much has happened around the globe that the biggest challenge in writing this month’s Market Insights is picking what to focus on. Technically, the “Big Beautiful Bill” d...

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JUNE 2025 MARKET INSIGHTS By: DOUGLAS A. RILEY, CFA, PORTFOLIO MANAGER Someone recently joked to me that the BBB or “Triple-B”, short for Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” was a forecast for the US’ sovereign credit rating. While that may be extreme, it...

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