“Winter Charts” is a series of current financial topics explained in dots, lines, and only a few words –just the right “mix” to concisely convey ideas for critical thinking about investing.

Higher dollar rates reduce the appetite for riskier assets.

Assets in ETFs that hold bullion are plunging the most since 2013.

The National Stock Exchange to close on Dec. 16.

It’s the Trump Bump, not the actions of the Federal Reserve, that is bringing up interest rates.

What's good for equities is bad for bond prices.

This is no time to give up on defensive investing.

Donald Trump is building the wealthiest cabinet ever, equities exposure at a record high and employees are using stock purchase plans to boost their 401(k)s.

Stocks are being driven by a hope trifecta related to liquidity, growth and inflation.