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E Markets: Very Close
We are often told that the world isn’t going to end by human hands but from a rock falling out of the sky, we have come close to proving this story many times. Close doesn’t count except in horseshoes and hand-grenades but it doesn’t help investors. While many see the return of bond vigilantes as […]
Sensex Slumps 800 Points As RBI Holds Rates
After opening the day in the red, share markets in India witnessed volatile trading activity throughout the day and ended the day deep in negative territory. Sectoral indices ended the day in red, with stocks in the energy sector and stocks in the PSU sector losing the most. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood lower by 792 points (down 2.3%) and […]
USD/JPY: King Dollar Dominates, But A Correction Cannot Be Ruled Out
The USD/JPY extended its gains on the high ground alongside US yields. The inflation report stands out in the second week of October. The pair is flirting with overbought conditions. This was the week: Triple boost for the USD The USD enjoyed three positive factors. 1) Data: The ADP NFP showed a gain of 230K jobs, significantly […]
Gigantic Short Position In Gold & Silver Markets Now
Video Length: 00:30:02 World-renowned investor, Jim Rogers, sat down with SBTV at The Safe House and shared his thoughts on the changing fortunes of the US, the coming global financial collapse and the state of the gold & silver markets. Jim recounts the difference in the fiscal state of the US since the 70’s. Back […]
Energy Transfer Stores & Moves Gas & Oil Nationwide
This week I’m seeking a prestigious and long-term dividend-paying stock from the energy sector. That sector includes six industries all related to bringing oil and gas to market. They are: drilling, exploration and production (E&P), equipment and services, integrated, midstream, refining & marketing.(Those oily and gassy enterprises.) Today I’m reviewing another large-cap oil and gas […]
Ethereum Mining Vs. Bitcoin Mining: Which Is More Profitable?
There are some critical differences between Ethereum vs. Bitcoin mining, which originate from the fact that these two cryptocurrencies developed with very different purposes in mind. At first glance, it may be difficult to determine the variances between these cryptos, but dig a little deeper, and you discover a glaring contrast between them. Let’s take […]
Win-Win Situation For The USD Ahead Of The NFP – EUR/USD Is Weak
The EUR/USD is hugging the 1.1500 level, stabilizing after the recent wobbles. The US Non-Farm Payrolls report can boost the greenback. The pair is no longer suffering from oversold conditions, opening the door for falls. The EUR/USD stabilized around 1.1500 as tensions mount ahead of the US Non-Farm Payrolls. The event could prove a win-win situation for the […]
Art Of The Deal: Trump Administration Praises “Paradigm-Shifting” Model
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer thinks we have a “Paradigm-Shifting” model. The notion is laughable. The Wall Street Journal reports Trump Aims to Model New Trade Deals on Revised Nafta. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer called the new North American trade deal a “paradigm-shifting model” of American policy that sends a tough message to the rest […]
Market Talk – Thursday, Oct. 4
The Fed was blamed for stopping yesterday’s US rally in equities and has had a similar effect in Asia. Jerome Powell commented that they are a long way from neutral and that hit the long end of the Treasury curve. The ADP was probably enough to indicate economic strength, but then Jerome Powell lit the […]
Crypto Q&A
We regularly get questions from readers, as well as from viewers of our monthly webinars. Here are some recent ones. Question: “With crypto markets selling off recently, are you still bullish on blockchain?” Answer: The short answer is, Yes. But I offer that with the caveat that you should be wary of asking a barber […]
