Quote of the day by David Abrams: “There are good assets and bad assets but good prices and bad prices supersede whether the assets are good or bad”

David Abrams stresses that investment outcomes depend more on entry price than asset quality. Even strong businesses can underperform if overvalued, while weaker ones can generate returns if bought cheaply. The insight reinforces core value investing principles of margin of safety, disciplined valuation, and avoiding momentum-driven buying.

US Stock Market: Fed’s Goolsbee sees early signs of relief in services inflation, says core price pressures remain elevated

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the latest US inflation data shows some improvement in services inflation, but underlying price pressures remain elevated. He stressed inflation is still the main concern over labour market strength. He reiterated data dependence on policy decisions, highlighting tariffs and energy costs as temporary inflation drivers.

Global Market: US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

US unemployment claims saw a sharper-than-expected drop last week, signaling continued labor market strength. Despite this positive sign, a rise in continuing claims suggests employers are cautious about hiring, potentially impacting job seekers, especially recent graduates facing competition from AI. The median unemployment duration has also lengthened, indicating a tougher job search for many.