Finance factors now highlight a rising yield curve

Finance factors now highlight a rising yield curve inversion as a warning signal for equity markets. Historically, such patterns precede slower corporate revenue growth, making defensive sectors like utilities more appealing. Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that John Mazarakis, the Executive Chairman of the Board of Chicago Atlantic REIT Manager of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. ( NASDAQ:REFI ) recently shelled out US$93k to buy stock, at US$12.43 per share. However, it only increased their shares held by 1.8%, and it wasn't a huge purchase by absolute value, either. Jones also said that it’s a good idea to start saving for retirement way ahead of your planned retirement age. Finance factors this week show pharmaceuticals outperforming the broader market with biotech trial success rates improving to 71%, attracting long-term capital inflows.