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Spencer, to reply to your plaintive query, I’d say it’s clear the traders on Wall Street share your sense of confusion, based on the ups and downs of the

Jul 31, 2020
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Spencer, to reply to your plaintive query, I’d say it’s clear the traders on Wall Street share your sense of confusion, based on theups and downsof the markets today. And, of course, on days like this, it always bears repeating that we’re all supposed to be in the market for the long haul and we should ignore these spurts of volatility, no matter how global and unsettling. You can either spend the day frantically checking on market swings and blog analyses or go for the denial route and figure you’ll catch up on it when it’s over.
Only it’s not really going to be over. Even if the market settles down, there still are so many problems in the economy that have yet to fully play out that it’s almost hard to choose where to place your anxiety.
So, Spencer, I offer you this. Let others sweat out the meaning of the stock market’s swings, and ponder instead this looming crisis, explained by Robert Lawless, a University of Illinois law professor and credit expert:
I’m worried about the soundness of the credit card pools that have been sold to investors. It’s a very similar system to what we have for the mortgage loan pools, and we all saw how well that worked.
I’m not sure I helped much, but maybe it takes your mind off the market for a while. In the meantime, maybe you should order Turbo Tax!?
Dexter Cooke

Dexter Cooke

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Dexter Cooke is an economist, marketing strategist, and orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience crafting compelling narratives that resonate worldwide. He holds a Journalism degree from Columbia University, an Economics background from Yale University, and a medical degree with a postdoctoral fellowship in orthopedic medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dexter’s insights into media, economics, and marketing shine through his prolific contributions to respected publications and advisory roles for influential organizations. As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive knee replacement surgery and laparoscopic procedures, Dexter prioritizes patient care above all. Outside his professional pursuits, Dexter enjoys collecting vintage watches, studying ancient civilizations, learning about astronomy, and participating in charity runs.
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