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Inflation Kills

Inflation Kills

As we continue our exploration of owner earnings and what they mean to us, we’ll be discussing the impact inflation has on our investing practice. This week we’re also talking about Buffett’s solutions for “little guy” investors and how we can set ourselves apart from others through our investing education. How does inflation affect our […]
Weekly Gasoline Price Update: WTIC Up Again – Tuesday, Sept. 4

Weekly Gasoline Price Update: WTIC Up Again – Tuesday, Sept. 4

It’s time again for our weekly gasoline update based on data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The price of Regular and Premium are unchanged from last week. According to GasBuddy.com, Hawaii has the highest average price for Regular at $3.72 and Santa Barbara, CA is the most expensive city, averaging $3.754. South Carolina has the […]
Weekly Gasoline Price Update: WTIC Up Again – Tuesday, September 4

Weekly Gasoline Price Update: WTIC Up Again – Tuesday, September 4

It’s time again for our weekly gasoline update based on data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The price of Regular and Premium are unchanged from last week. According to GasBuddy.com, Hawaii has the highest average price for Regular at $3.72 and Santa Barbara, CA is the most expensive city, averaging $3.754. South Carolina has the […]
Asia-Pacific Calendar: The Week Ahead – Tuesday, September 4

Asia-Pacific Calendar: The Week Ahead – Tuesday, September 4

By Steven Levine (Video length 00:02:35) Interactive Brokers senior market analyst Steven Levine provides some highlights for what to look for in the Asia-Pacific region in the week beginning September 3.
Semiconductors At Resistance But Ready To Break

Semiconductors At Resistance But Ready To Break

There wasn’t a whole lot to work with Tuesday. The only index showing potential was the Semiconductor Index; it managed to clear congestion from the last four days as it tagged resistance. While the resistance tag may be viewed as a shorting opportunity the move looks like one to drive a break of the triangle. […]
July 2018 Headline Construction Spending Up

July 2018 Headline Construction Spending Up

The headlines say construction improved month-over-month but was on the lower end of expectations. Analyst Opinion of Construction Spending The rolling averages improved – but because of backward revision, it is lower than the year-over-year level published last month. Also, note that inflation is grabbing hold, but it moderated this month somewhat. The employment gains […]
Market Talk – Tuesday, September 4

Market Talk – Tuesday, September 4

For much of the day, Asia was trading flat to a touch weaker. However, the core recovered into the close with renewed confidence that the US and China would soon settle Trade uncertainties. Of course, these were only domestic rumors, but the news proved optimistic enough for an afternoon rally. Both Shanghai and the Hang […]
Metals Markets Report – Tuesday, September 4

Metals Markets Report – Tuesday, September 4

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Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – A Generation Of Casual Hatreds And Cruelty – Tipping Points

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – A Generation Of Casual Hatreds And Cruelty – Tipping Points

Gold and silver inventories and trading positions are becoming increasingly interesting. In the first chart below I show CFTC data that shows gold and silver short positions in the futures to be at record highs. And in the inventory reports, physical gold marked as available for delivery, in both Hong Kong and New York, is […]
Hot Options Report For End Of Day – Tuesday, September 4

Hot Options Report For End Of Day – Tuesday, September 4

Data Courtesy of Trade Alert