Articles authored by Ryan Detrick
What Happens If The US Attacks Iran?
“Stop worrying about the world ending today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.” – Charles Schulz, cartoonist and creator of “Peanuts.” The S&P 500 is less than 2% away from new all-time highs, yet worries and concerns remain top of mind. Clearly, the impact of AI has worried many investors, with software, trucking, and financial services …
On the Other Hand
“If it is obvious, then it is obviously wrong.” Joseph Granville I’ve noticed you can tell any story you want with a lot of the recent data. Today I wanted to share what I’ve found interesting, so you too can tell any story you want! Earnings This earnings season has been very impressive, with earnings …
Spurious Correlations: Year of the Horse, Nick Cage Movies, and Friday the 13th
“Spurious: Outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its genuine qualities.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary This will be a more fun blog, as I’ve always been fascinated by spurious correlations, or things that might go up and down together, but one doesn’t cause the other to move with it. Sometimes the connection is random; sometimes there’s …
Do Stocks Want the Seahawks or Patriots To Win?
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame coach of the Green Bay Packers This Sunday is the big game! The Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. First things first, don’t ever invest based on who wins the Super Bowl. Or what …
So Goes January, So Goes the Year
“An object in motion tends to stay in motion, and an object at rest tends to stay at rest, unless acted upon by an external force.” Sir Issac Newton First off, happy Groundhog Day! And as Bill Murray taught us many years ago, don’t drive angry! Now, let’s get to it. An effect widely known …
Rieder or Not, Gold Shines, & Shutdown Looms (Ep. 172)
After a powerful run in metals, renewed inflation pressure, and a shifting Federal Reserve backdrop, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, step back to connect the dots between markets, policy, and positioning. Fresh off being named one of the Top 23 podcasts for financial advisors for …
A Busy (and Snowy) Day
“Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” John Lenon Boy, it is cold out there! 🥶🧊 We are pretty much snowed in in Cincinnati on Monday, but at least we have power. I hope everyone is safe and warm this week! In today’s blog, I wanted to go over my busy …
Let’s Talk About Politics
“Rule one, politics usually don’t move markets and I hate talking about politics. Rule number two, never forget rule number one.” Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group With all of the latest news on Greenland, tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and more, I decided to take a look at politics and markets today. Let’s …
Rumble in Washington (Ep. 170)
After a strong start to the year and renewed highs across global markets, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, step into the growing tension between Washington and the Federal Reserve, and what it could mean for markets, confidence, and policy credibility. They react to Jamie Dimon’s …
No Santa, No Problem
“Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections, or trying to anticipate corrections, than has been lost in corrections themselves.” Peter Lynch 2026 so far feels like a repeat of 2025, as stocks are making new highs around the globe, with gold and silver soaring as well. As we noted in our …