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A Controversial Start   Immigration Issues

It was an amazingly short week, punctuated by making 20 gallons of chili, serving almost 300 of my neighbors, and then recovering the next day, which didn’t leave a lot of time for in-depth analysis and forecasts. I’m sure you will be happy with the shortened letter as we cover some of the main events […]
Technical Market Report For January 4, 2025

Technical Market Report For January 4, 2025

The good news is: New lows declined significantly last week.  The NegativesThe first chart covers the last 6 months showing the S&P 500 (SPX) in red and a 10% trend (19 day EMA) of NYSE new highs (NY NH) in green.  Dashed vertical lines have been drawn on the 1st trading day of each month.  NY […]
16 Years After Bitcoin’s ‘Birth’, Mining Difficulty Hits A New Record High

16 Years After Bitcoin’s ‘Birth’, Mining Difficulty Hits A New Record High

Image Source: PixabayBitcoin just had its birthday on Friday: The very first Bitcoin block was mined 16 years ago, as Bitcoin’s first block was mined on Jan. 3, 2009.Known as the “Genesis Block,” Decrypt reports that Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto minted 50 BTC into existence with the move.  Since then, 877,665 blocks have been mined and added to the network’s long […]
Trump’s Economic Advisers Send Mixed Messages

Trump’s Economic Advisers Send Mixed Messages

Image Source: UnsplashRecently, Trump’s economic adviser Stephen Moore weighed in on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ The topic was the impact of the Amazon and Starbucks strikes during Christmas. Moore warned how the actions these workers were taking could “backfire.” All in all, the interview did little to reassure me that the Trump economic team was going to move us in […]
3 Midstream Stocks To Monitor In A Volatile Energy Market

3 Midstream Stocks To Monitor In A Volatile Energy Market

Image: BigstockDuring the initial phase of the pandemic, when vaccines were unavailable, the world faced significant uncertainties. Crude oil prices experienced an unprecedented plunge, dropping to a negative $36.98 per barrel on April 20, 2020.However, the rapid development and rollout of vaccines facilitated the gradual reopening of economies, leading to a remarkable recovery in the […]
Top Picks For 2025: Credo Technology Group Holding

Top Picks For 2025: Credo Technology Group Holding

Image Source: PixabayComputer servers in data centers equipped with AI chips need connections to network infrastructure. That’s where Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO) comes in. Credo’s products speed up communications among racks of computer servers and storage devices packed into data centers, highlights John Gardner, founder and principal of Blackhawk Wealth Advisors’ Market Insights.Credo is seeing fast growth and profit […]
The Fed’s Rate Cutting Cycle Could Be Over After This Week’s Data

The Fed’s Rate Cutting Cycle Could Be Over After This Week’s Data

Image Source: PexelsThis week is set to be pivotal for the financial markets as critical economic data rolls in, shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s future policy path.00:12:17More By This Author:Stocks Crumble Amid Falling Demand For Leverage2025 Market Outlook: Liquidity Challenges And Rising Rates Threaten Equity Stability Stocks Drop Again As Breadth Erodes Further
GBP/USD Caught A Thin Rebound On Friday

GBP/USD Caught A Thin Rebound On Friday

Image Source: Pixabay The GBP/USD currency pair climbed back above the 1.2400 handle on Friday. Markets pivoted into a cautiously risk-on stance to end the week. UK data broadly missed the mark on Friday, while US PMI figures beat the street. The GBP/USD currency pair found a thin recovery on Friday, as it gained roughly four-tenths […]
Top Funds Of 2024

Top Funds Of 2024

Image Source: PexelsThere are two things to keep in mind when you look at this list of the top hedge funds. First, the plain, old, boring S&P 500 yielded 25% for the year. Second, these are the ‘best’ funds.  More By This Author:Yet Another Record!Yields Heating UpAnnual Index Bars
Look, Ma, No… Driver?

Look, Ma, No… Driver?

Image Source: UnsplashLet’s say you just landed in Miami for a weekend away, and you need to get to your hotel. You don’t want to rent a car because it’s too expensive. You could go to the taxi stand or use a rideshare app to get your destination, but you’re not feeling particularly social. What do […]