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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 24, 2026
Oil Inventories Near Record Lows, Housing Stalls, USD Defies De-Dollarization
Global oil inventories near all-time lows, the U.S. housing market is frozen, and the dollar just hit a record share of global transactions.
CommoditiesDeep DiveCurrenciesHousing
Adem Tumerkan • Apr 22, 2026
The AI Energy Crisis: Why Nuclear Power Is Making a Comeback
AI data centers now consume 15% of grid power in some U.S. regions — pushing up utility bills and fueling a nuclear energy renaissance. Here's what investors need to know.
CommoditiesAIMarkets
Dylan Alexander • Apr 21, 2026
The Growing Weight of the Wealth Effect
Paper wealth is driving U.S. consumption — and that's a problem for retirees. Here's what rising Consumption Beta means for sequence risk and retirement planning.
MacroDunhamDCMarkets
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 17, 2026
Why the Copper Shortage Could Last Until 2040
Copper prices are up 100% since COVID — but not because the economy is booming. A structural supply deficit and 25-year mine lag explain why the shortage could last until 2040
CommoditiesMarketsCycles
Adem Tumerkan • Apr 14, 2026
Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful: 5 Tools to Understand Market Fear and Greed
Discover 5 tools that help investors interpret market fear and greed, from the VIX to the Buffett Indicator. A practical framework for volatile markets.
DunhamDCMarketsMental Toolbox
Salvatore M. Capizzi • Apr 13, 2026
Childfree Financial Planning: Strategies for Couples Without Kids
No kids doesn't mean no plan. Discover estate planning, savings strategies, and legacy options designed for childfree individuals and couples.
RetirementFinancial Advisor
Adem Tumerkan • Apr 10, 2026
America's $1.2 Trillion Interest Bill, Japan's Backfiring Inflation, and Widening Trade Imbalances
US interest payments crossed $1.2 trillion — widening wealth inequality. Japan's inflation bet is backfiring. Global trade imbalances are accelerating
MacroInflationDeep Dive
Adem Tumerkan • Apr 7, 2026
Buffett Indicator 2026: It Just Hit 210%. Here's What That Actually Means
The Buffett Indicator sits at 210% of GDP — near an all-time high. Here's what the market cap-to-GDP ratio means, what it doesn't, and how it affects you.
DunhamDCMarketsMental Toolbox
Adem Tumerkan • Apr 3, 2026
South Korean Export Boom, ISM's Hidden Cost Shock, and Tightening Financial Conditions
South Korea's exports hit a 40-year high. ISM prices are running hot. Financial conditions are tightening fast. Here's what it means.
MacroInflationDeep Dive
Salvatore M. Capizzi • Mar 31, 2026
How a Wyoming Dynasty Trust Creates a Family Bank That Builds Generational Wealth
For financial advisors: a Wyoming dynasty trust acts as a family bank — lending at AFR, compounding tax-free, and preserving generational wealth across 40 generations.
Tax StrategiesDunham Trust
Adem Tumerkan • Mar 27, 2026
The Dollar Smile Theory: Why the Dollar Wins in Boom and Bust
The media spent a year writing the dollar's obituary. Then Iran hit. The dollar smile theory explains why the USD wins every crisis, and who pays the price
MacroMorning PourCurrencies
Helmut Boisch • Mar 24, 2026
Securities Based Lending: How to Pay a Tax Bill Without Selling Your Portfolio
Why sell and trigger capital gains when you can borrow instead? Securities based lending lets investors cover tax bills without touching their portfolio
BankingTax Strategies
Adem Tumerkan • Mar 24, 2026
Financial Advisor Marketing Strategies 2026: What Works Now and What Does Not
Financial advisor marketing has changed. Discover what works in 2026 — from SEO and content marketing to AI tools, LinkedIn, and building a digital brand that converts.
Financial AdvisorMarketing