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Dunham Deep Dive 5/23/2025

U.S. Credit Downgrade, Japan's Bond Stress, and Turkey’s Corporate Squeeze – What You Need to Know

Moody’s cut the U.S. credit rating, Japan’s bond market is flashing warning signs, and Turkey’s private sector is buckling under record-high intere...

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DunhamDC 5/20/2025

UPDATE: Both DunhamDC Models SELL GREED as Market Euphoria Runs

Both DunhamDC models issued rare back-to-back SELL Greed triggers as market euphoria booms in May 2025. Discover what’s driving this greed, DunhamD...

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Macro 5/16/2025

China’s Fragile Truce with the U.S. – and Why Beijing Desperately Needs It

China's truce with the U.S. is a desperate bid to buy time as Beijing grapples with a collapsing real estate market, spiraling local government deb...

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investing 5/13/2025

Warren Buffett’s Greatest Lessons: Investing Wisdom, Strategies, and Insights

Explore Warren Buffett’s greatest investing lessons, from value investing with Margin of Safety to his partnership with Charlie Munger. Uncover tim...

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Dunham Deep Dive 5/9/2025

China’s Worsening Deflation, Canada’s Debt Crisis, and Taiwan’s Currency Shock – What You Need to Know

China’s export woes are fueling domestic deflation, Canada’s debt crisis is deepening, and Taiwan’s currency is surging to new highs — three econom...

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DunhamDC 5/6/2025

UPDATE: DunhamDC Responds to Rising Market Greed with Double Sell Signal

DunhamDC and Dunham US models both issued SELL signals on May 2nd, responding to the longest S&P 500 rally since 2004. As greed returns and valuati...

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Macro 5/2/2025

Why a Falling Dollar Is Forcing Foreign Investors to Rethink Currency Hedges

A falling dollar and weak U.S. equities are creating a perfect storm for global investors. With $30 trillion in unhedged exposure, the quiet shift ...

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Volatility 4/29/2025

The VIX Explained: Why Market Fear Can Signal Opportunity, Not Panic

What is the VIX, and what does it really signal? This guide breaks down how the “fear gauge” works, why volatility isn’t always a bad thing, and ho...

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Dunham Deep Dive 4/25/2025

The Buffett Indicator Dips, the $26T Foreign IOU, and Japan's Anemic Consumer

The Buffett Indicator's sharp drop, America's record $26T net debt to the world, and Japan's weakening demand show deeper cracks forming beneath th...

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Macro 4/22/2025

Here’s How to Talk to Clients About the Weakening Dollar

Understand what a weakening U.S. dollar means for your clients. This guide helps financial advisors explain the risks, investment impacts, inflatio...

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Dunham Deep Dive 4/17/2025

OPEC Throws In The Towel, China’s Trade Trap, and Japan’s Population Crisis

OPEC shocks markets with a surprise oil supply surge, China’s economy leans dangerously on exports, and Japan faces a record demographic decline. E...

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