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Taiwan Straits Balance Of Forces, 2023
FreepikFrom DoD’s 2023 report on PRC’s military and security developments.The report states: THE PLA’S CURRENT POSTURE FOR A TAIWAN CONFLICT PLAA. The PLAA has increased its posture in the Eastern Theater Command and along the Taiwan Strait, providing the PLAA with enhanced firepower, mobility, and rapid strike capabilities. Significant reorganizations and amphibious assault training in recent years likely […]
Don’t Let History Repeat Itself
With your help, we have raised close to $225,000 (across multiple charities) to help Israel cope with the Hamas atrocities.Painting is by my father, Naum Katsenelson. Prints available on Naum Katsenelson.The offer still stands: If you donate $100 or more to one of these charities, we’ll be delighted to mail you a signed copy of one of my books – Soul […]
Gold’s Bang On Time Dive
Freepik Let’s open with this from the “We Hate It When We’re Right Dept.” reinforced by the age-old axiomatic quip: “Be careful of that for which you wish as you just might get it.” And you regular readers definitely get it. For bang-on-time this past week came Gold’s dive.Far more broadly in positively waving the Gold flag […]
Powell Warns Fight Against Inflation May Not Be Over Yet
Photo by Alexander Grey on UnsplashIn today’s video we’ll be speaking a bit about some of the comments that Powel has made about fighting against inflation.Video length: 00:14:47 More By This Author:Treasury Yields Retreat This Week on Dovish Fed Comments, Geopolitical Uncertainty Cooling Wage Growth Easing Inflation Worries New Economic Data Shakes Up Markets
Renewable Energy Stocks: Primed For A Surge Or A Downturn?
The Dawn of Renewable Energy StocksThe global energy landscape is transforming significantly as the urgency to address climate change becomes more apparent. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, have emerged as viable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. This transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy system has sparked interest in […]
Bank Loan Volumes Plunge Despite Huge Deposit Inflows, Fed Rescue Fund Usage Surges To New Record High
Regional bank stocks tumbled this week (in the face of market strength) amid a surge to new record highs for bank’s usage of The Fed’s emergency funding facility, and new inflows sending money-market fund assets to record highs.Don’t show Bill Gross this chart…Source: BloombergSo, with emergency fund usage soaring (and regulators set to force banks to […]
S&P 500 Closes Week With Strong Gains, Overcoming Hawkish Fed Comments, Consumer Sentiment Concerns
Wall Street is set to finish the week with gains, as the S&P 500 prints solid gains above the 4,400 figure, shrugging off a deteriorated consumer sentiment, while US Treasury bond yields stabilized after climbing more than 10 bps along the whole yield curve on Thursday. Wall Street ends week on a high note as S&P […]
Powell Speaks – The Market Cringes – Then Moves On – You Should Too
Photo by Adam Nir on UnsplashPlease don’t say: ‘all clear’, ‘everything’s great’,’ inflation is but a dark remnant of our distant past’. Admittedly the numbers have improved dramatically but that is it. I believe it would be premature at best and dangerous at worst to deliver those messages today. It makes sense for Powell to […]
3 Top Dividend Stocks To Maximize Your Retirement Incomes
Photo by Nicholas Cappello on UnsplashHere’s a revealing data point: older Americans are scared more of outliving wealth than of death itself.And retirees have good reason to be worried about making their assets last. People are living longer, so that money has to cover a longer period. Making matters worse, income generated using tried-and-true retirement […]
Unlocking Opportunities: When & How To Sell Silver
Photo by Scottsdale Mint on UnsplashThe precious metals market, often influenced by many global factors, recently witnessed a rollercoaster ride as gold prices dipped below ₹60,000 levels, prompting investors to reassess their strategies. However, amidst the gold tumult, silver emerged as a resilient contender, presenting a prime opportunity for those looking to sell silver. This […]
