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Stephen Akin, founder and investment advisor representative at Akin Investments
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Jackson Hole “Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy."
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will address the invitation-only global gathering of central bankers, academics and macroeconomists as the leader of the world’s largest and most respected independent central bank

Stephen H Akin
7 days ago3 min read


Roaring 2020s
The term "Roaring 2020s" is a reference to the "Roaring Twenties" (the 1920s), which were characterized by rapid economic growth, cultural dynamism, technological advances, and exuberant prosperity—followed ultimately by the Great Depression.

Stephen H Akin
Aug 122 min read


Markets This Week
Recent earnings reports have proven that United States companies are able to move forward in this nuanced world of global economics and deliver outperformance to their share holders.

Stephen H Akin
Aug 52 min read


Easing Capital Rules
From the Securities Exchange Commission review of the "Pattern Day Trader Rule" and the easing of the $25,000 margin requirement to the "Big Banks" supplementary leverage ratio, requirements are shifting. These changes aim to balance increased financial stability with the potential impact on bank profitability and market participation.

Stephen H Akin
Jul 224 min read


King Dollar
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns that the dollar's recent declines threaten its status as the world's key currency, saying the "strong dollar policy" is about ensuring the US dollar remains the reserve currency over the long term

Stephen H Akin
Jul 1810 min read


ADV Update June 30, 2025
Akin Investments Has Moved!
We’re excited to announce that Akin Investments has relocated just a few doors down to our new address:170 Meeting Street, Suite 110 (First Floor), Charleston, SC
Akin Investments Firm Brochure ADV Update June 30, 2025
Come visit us at our new location in the heart of downtown Charleston! 170 Meeting Street, Suite 110, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
(843)-822-4789

Stephen H Akin
Jul 141 min read


All Time High
S&P 500, Nasdaq Close at Record Highs
Financial Shares lead the way higher after clearing the Feds Stress Test last week. The stock market ended the first half of 2025 with another record close.

Stephen H Akin
Jun 301 min read


Solutions for a Complex World
Akin Investments, "Solutions for a Complex World"
Post Highlights:
largest strike using B2 bombers in history
Framework for the regulation of payment stable coins, aiming to promote innovation while ensuring robust consumer protections and financial stability GENIUS Act clears Senate
Key Swiss Banking Law Changes,
These changes are among the most significant for Swiss banking regulation in recent years and are designed to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Credit

Stephen H Akin
Jun 226 min read


A Detailed Guide To Understanding A Mar-a-Lago Accord
The Mar-a-Lago Accord is a proposed economic and trade initiative associated with the second term of the Donald Trump administration the Accord is designed as a blueprint for restructuring global trade and monetary relations, with the central goal of devaluing the U.S. dollar while preserving its status as the world’s primary reserve currency.

Stephen H Akin
Jun 220 min read


Dividend Investing
What Is A Good Dividend Yield?
At present the S & P 500 average dividend yield is 1.344 %. In general yields between 2% & 5% should be considered as a good dividend yield.

Stephen H Akin
May 112 min read


Auto Renaissance
President Trump plans to ease tariffs on foreign auto parts used in U.S.-made vehicles. The news comes as Trump marks his first 100 days in office, ahead of a rally in Michigan scheduled for this evening.

Stephen H Akin
Apr 294 min read


Fox24 News Akin Investments
Taylor Miller Interviews Stephen Akin Founder of Akin Investments on Fox24 News Charleston

Stephen H Akin
Apr 212 min read


Money Monday
"I can tell you that this market decline started with the Chinese AI announcement of DeepSeek,"

Stephen H Akin
Apr 62 min read


Day Trading
Do you actively trade stocks? If so, it's important to know what it means to be a "pattern day trader".

Stephen H Akin
Mar 316 min read


Clear For Take Off
Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) stock has reached an unprecedented peak, touching an all-time high of $135.76.

Stephen H Akin
Mar 262 min read


Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
“a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency,” The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve President Donald Trump late Thursday signed an exec order

Stephen H Akin
Mar 62 min read


Stock Market Screener
Live price quotes, charts, news, economic calander and much more. Connect to Akin Investment live real time market screener feeds...

Stephen H Akin
Mar 65 min read


Investing in Natural Resources and Rare Earth Minerals
Natural Resource Equities provide access to companies involved in the production, extraction, or processing of commodities and natural...

Stephen H Akin
Mar 44 min read


Consumer Price Index Increased 0.5 Percent
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, after rising 0.4 percent in December

Stephen H Akin
Feb 124 min read


A Complete Guide to Selling Your Annuity or Structured Settlement
2025 Guide "Independent Professional Advice on Selling Annuities & Structured Settlements"

Stephen H Akin
Feb 910 min read
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