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Oscar Cierpial

Oscar Cierpial

Oscar Cierpial is a contributor at Barchart, where he leverages a strong background in economic theory and hands-on market experience to deliver timely insights to investors. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Economics with a minor in Wealth Management at Michigan State University, Oscar bridges the gap between academic analysis and the fast-paced world of financial news.

An active participant in the derivatives markets, Oscar has experience trading futures and options. This practical exposure to market volatility and price action allows him to translate complex economic data into actionable narratives for retail and institutional readers alike. His writing focuses on the intersection of macroeconomic trends, policy shifts, and strategic equity analysis.

Beyond his work in financial media, Oscar is dedicated to mastering the mechanics of wealth preservation and growth. At Barchart, he is committed to providing high-quality, data-driven reporting that empowers readers to navigate today’s evolving financial landscape with confidence.

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Warren Buffett Regrets Relearning This Lesson About Investing: It’s Important to Find Businesses ‘Where Tailwinds Prevail Rather Than Headwinds’

Buffett learned this lesson the hard way when he had to take accountability for losses on his textile investment.

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Roughly 60% of Fund Managers now expect Bond Yields to go higher over the long-term, the most since February 2022 📈🤯👀 https://t.co/yY1lpverB1
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BREAKING 🚨: Turkey Turkish Lira falls to an all-time low against the U.S. Dollar 🇹🇷📉 Now down 97% since 2010 🤯👀 https://t.co/TZcOwSpRiZ
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The Great Cocoa Collapse continues as price has now fallen to its lowest level since June 2023 🍫📉 https://t.co/pBVbBZgp3C
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Real Estate Stocks hit highest prices since 2024 🏡📈 https://t.co/ElfhAhy4ss
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30-Year Mortgage Rate falls to 6.37%, the lowest level since September 2024 🏡📉🥳 https://t.co/PSmIZqJeY5
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Equity Put/Call Ratio jumps to highest level this year and one of the highest levels since June 🚨👀 https://t.co/j4vDLkKPp2
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Stock Market plunges to most amount of Fear this year 👻🤯👀🫂 https://t.co/mrDsuyAWFV
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JUST IN 🚨: Coffee plunges to lowest price since July ☕️📉 Congrats everyone, we did it 🥳🫂 https://t.co/geqrCOXCic
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Source: FRED Read More: https://t.co/MpMpb8iTjC
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