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The Syrian Fiasco… A Case Of The “Empire First” Folly In Spades

Dec 29, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

If there was ever a moment that laid bare the utter stupidity and futility of Washington’s Empire First policy it surely emerged in the smoking ruins of Syria. The latter was the desultory culmination of Washington’s 13-years-long effort to destroy the legitimate government of Syria on the purported grounds that Assad was a brutal tyrant […]

Russia’s largest bank joins digital ruble pilot program

Dec 29, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Sberbank, TBank and Tochka Bank are now part of the digital ruble pilot program. By July 2025, major Russian banks must support digital ruble functionalities or face fines from the CBR. Share this article Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, has joined the digital ruble pilot program along with TBank and Tochka Bank, according to […]

Elon Musk Ignites A MAGA Firestorm Over His Support For H-1B Visas

Dec 29, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

I was wondering how long it would take for Musk to trigger backlash. We have our answer. Hmm. Trump tried to buy union support with pro-union statements and largely succeeded by making huge inroads in traditionally Democrat voting patterns.But instead of quietly working behind the scenes to get what he wants, Musk made a big […]

Assets To Buy Before Inauguration Day

Dec 29, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

DepositPhotos No pain, no gainWe need to address the 800-pound elephant in the room…Because while I’m incredibly bullish on Trump’s long-term plans for America, in the short-term there are significant challenges that pose severe economic and social risks.First and foremost is America’s out-of-control national debt.It now stands at a staggering $36 trillion… and the IMF expects it […]

A Toast To 50 Years Of Legalized Gold Americans Could Buy Gold Again Without Risking Prosecution U.S. Treasury & IMF Sold Gold to Cap Price Gold Futures Market Intended to Increase Volatility, Reduce Demand

Dec 29, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Gold enthusiasts can celebrate a golden anniversary on New Year’s Eve and simultaneously mark a market manipulation milestone.Fifty years ago, President Gerald R. Ford legalized private gold ownership, allowing Americans once again to stack the regal metal as a wealth-preserving asset and safe haven against monetary inflation and currency debasement.Gold futures trading and market meddling […]

3 Favorite Sectors, 5 Favorite Stocks

Dec 29, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

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Headline Charts: Stock Market Timing

Dec 29, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

The market has experienced some upsetting volatility over the last two weeks. Friday’s sell-off didn’t feel good at all, but then again it was a low-volume, holiday season session.New lows remain elevated. shown here so that I can see when the next uptrend begins. When the buyers step in, these NYSE new 52-week lows will […]

Intra-industry Trade Estimated

Dec 28, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Oren Cass argues the idea of comparative advantage driving trade is outdated. I agree to a certain extent, but he doesn’t explain why. I’d say intra-industry trade (IIT) – a staple of academic research since the 1980s – is one reason, but that does not provide justification for protection. In fact, his ignorance of IIT suggests […]

Is Bitcoin Ending 2024 On A High Note? Analysts Say This Level Is Key Bitcoin’s Red Week, Green Year Bitcoin Risks Fall To One-Month Lows

Dec 28, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Unsplash As Bitcoin continues to move sideways, investors wonder whether the flagship crypto will end the year positively or on a sour note. Some analysts suggest a close above recently lost levels could propel BTC’s price to new highs.Bitcoin’s Red Week, Green YearSince breaking past the long-awaited $100,000 barrier in early December, Bitcoin has […]

Crowdstrike Stock Could Dive In 2025 Despite Strong Fundamentals CrowdStrike revenue growth Third-quarter revenue growth CrowdStrike stock price analysis

Dec 28, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

CrowdStrike stock price staged a strong recovery after crashing hard in August following its massive outage that cost companies millions of dollars. After plunging to $200.9 in August, the stock surged to $388 after publishing better-than-expected financial results. Will the stock continue its strong momentum in 2025?CrowdStrike revenue growth CrowdStrike, a popular cybersecurity company, is doing well, […]