Ken Fisher's New York Post Columns

Why Kevin Warsh should think twice about hiking interest rates — even as anxiety over the Iran war grows

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, July 27, 2026

Memo to new Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh: Don’t believe the hype – we’re not coming out of a pandemic anymore. And hiking interest rates now would be a major mistake.

What ‘IPO’ really stands for — and whether you should be buying SpaceX and the AI giants

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Should you be chasing shares of SpaceX? How about Anthropic and OpenAI if and when they go public later this year? To get to an answer, let’s explore the various meanings of “IPO”.

How to think about the Iran war — and what it means for oil and stocks

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, May 25, 2026

Yes, an end to the Iran war remains elusive – but that doesn’t mean investors should wait around for it.

What if talks fail? Won’t inflation skyrocket? Shouldn’t I wait for this to pass before buying stocks? Those are key questions I have been getting as this conflict drags on. They’re understandable, but they’re also expensive.

How US investors should think about tariffs as Trump braces for a fresh round of haggling

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, April 27, 2026

Tariffs continue to rattle investors, yet they didn’t factor into my 2026 stock forecast. Why? Consider the “four e’s” – expectations, exemptions, evasion, and enforceability. They ensure the ups and downs of President Trump’s current and future levies pose more economic bark than bite.

How investors should think about oil and stocks in the Iran war – in 3 simple steps

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, March 23, 2026

The Iran war is stoking investor fears of a widening conflict, a 1974-like energy crisis, a global recession and the demise of this bull market. But between all the fires and explosions, it will pay to keep a cool head.

Here’s a response to all of the ‘Yeah, buts’ that followed my 2026 economic forecast

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, February 23, 2026

A lot of my readers, it appears, can’t imagine my bullish 2026 forecast playing out, and “Yeah, but” has been a popular refrain. Yeah, but what about midterm mayhem? Yeah, but look at these bubblicious valuations! Yeah, but isn’t this bull market getting long in the tooth? Yeah, but how ‘bout that wimpy dollar?

After stock market roared in 2025, a 2026 ‘miracle’ awaits for those with patience

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, January 26, 2026

Here’s a riddle for investors: What will the 2026 stock market give you more of – while also giving you less of it?
The answer: This bull market.

Lofty valuations of US stocks are sparking anxiety - here's what history tells us

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, November 24, 2025

For most investors, the forecasting power of valuation metrics is pure gospel. With the price-to-earnings ratio of US stocks hovering near 30, many are starting to taking it on faith that these are the last days of the bull market.

What every investor needs to know about gold’s historic rally — whether it continues or not

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, October 27, 2025

It’s up 55% this year and up nearly 25% since late August – trouncing US and global stocks and stealing headlines. It plays on trade war angst, lingering inflation fears, geopolitical gyrations – and of course, its own iconic and distinctly glittery allure.

But the price of gold, after hitting an all-time high of $4,359.40 on Oct. 20, has since tumbled 4.5% inside of a week. If you rode gold’s rocket ride up, good for you. But that makes this an even better time to address – steely-eyed – just what gold actually is.

Here are 4 big worries plaguing investors — as stocks hit all-time highs

By Ken Fisher, New York Post, Monday, September 22, 2025

With stocks notching all-time highs here and abroad, investor skittishness is likewise going through the roof – after all, there’s more to lose than ever, right? Here are four particularly niggling and nervous questions I have been fielding of late. Let’s try and sort out which are worth our time – and, of course, our money.