Forget the Fed, Listen to the Market… Short-Term Rates are Rising
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve released the minutes of the minutes of their last meeting that took place on September 19 & 20. The financial media makes a big deal out…
More on the Pension Crisis
We have taken a deep interest in the pension problems of both companies and governments. We are far more concerned about the pension plans of governments as they so huge…
Equity Markets: Is A Change in Leadership Underway?
Equity market prices are chugging higher. This is no news to our readers. What many may not appreciate is that the character of this market rally is changing a little…
What Will Cause the Next Recession & Bear Market?
What will cause the next bear market? Virtually every day, there is a conversation on the various financial media TV shows (CNBC, Bloomberg TV, Fox Business, etc.) where guests and…
Did Bitcoin Ring The Bell?
It seems like the freedom offered by Bitcoin is too much for the Chinese Government to take. Last week, they brought the hammer down on Bitcoin Trading. We first learned of this…
Lithium Goes BiPolar: What’s the Trade?
"Lithium (from Greek: λίθος lithos, "stone") is a chemical element with symbol Li and atomic number 3. It is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal. Under standard conditions, it is the lightest…
S&P 500 vs Russell 2000: Who is telling the truth?
Participants in the equity markets have been in a battle amongst themselves for the bulk of this year. There has been every reason for the market to correct, but they…
The Week Ahead 09/11/2017
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The Week Ahead 9/5/2017
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Hurricane Harvey & The Broken Window Fallacy
As the flood waters from Hurricane Harvey dissipates and the human tragedy fades from memory, people will focus on rebuilding their lives, homes, and businesses. The size of the disaster…