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Australian Mining And Energy Firms Reassess Strategies Amid Trump’s Re-Election And Global Trade Shifts
Image Source: Unsplash President Trump’s administration is anticipated to intensify protectionist measures, including increased tariffs on Chinese imports. Such actions could exacerbate U.S.-China trade tensions, potentially affecting Australia’s export-driven economy, particularly in sectors heavily reliant on Chinese demand.The implementation of expansive fiscal policies and trade restrictions by the U.S. may contribute to global inflationary trends. Australian […]
Kohl’s: An Interesting, Speculative Play In The Retail Sector
Image Source: UnsplashI was lucky enough to be invited to Manhattan to hang out with some friends recently. Holiday cheer was everywhere, and people were buying into it — literally swiping their credit cards right and left. So, let’s take a closer look at Kohl’s Corp. (KSS), a company I often get asked about around this time, writes Kelly Green, editor […]
Pairs In Focus – Sunday, Dec. 15
Image Source: Unsplash Silver The previous week for silver was a very difficult one. The market tried to reach the $32.35 level, but as soon as silver got anywhere near there, the space started to see a lot of selling pressure. As of the time of writing, silver has plummeted down to the $30.44 level, and now it seems to be looking […]
Is The Treasury Market Signaling A Financial Crisis?
Image Source: Unsplash Update on T-bills. Last week’s wild auctions repeated this week, only with flipped maturities. Other related data confirm the sharp demand as well as dealer participation in it. We discuss the implications plus dig into the reason why collateral is so important to begin with, and also why we don’t know nearly enough […]
Be Careful In This Unforgiving Market. The Tide Is Turning.
Image Source: Unsplash “It isn’t enough to believe in something, you have to have the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them, to struggle.” – Golda Meir Market Commentary: Be careful in this unforgiving market. Know what you own, and why. We see excellent set-ups in top-ranked Magnet stocks while several market leaders are breaking down. The […]
Bitcoin Price Prediction: The Long-Term Bullish Case For BTC
Image Source: Unsplash Bitcoin price has held steady in the past few months, and is holding near a record high as demand remains high. The coin was trading at $101,760, which is about 570% from its lowest point in 2022, making it the best-performing major asset. Bitcoin demand and supply dynamics All signs show that Bitcoin […]
Economic Data Forecasts For The Weeks Of Dec. 16 And 23.
Here are my forecasts for upcoming economic data. Forecast Prior Observation Week of December 16 December 16 NY Fed Manufacturing Index 3.0 31.2 PMI Manufacturing Flash Index 49.7 49.7 PMI […]
Aflac Dividend Increase
On December 2, Aflac (AFL) increased its quarterly dividend by 16%, from 50¢ to 58¢ per share.The dividend will be paid on 3 March 2025 to shareholders of record on 19 February 2025. The ex-dividend date is 19 February 2025.AFL’s contribution to DivGro’s projected annual dividend income will increase by $64 to $464.I own 200 shares of AFL […]
Seizing Russian Assets: If Not Now, When?
From Hess and Mott, in Foreign Policy , on stifling further Russian aggression even with Trump on the gates: … there is another way that Ukraine’s defense can be financed. In 2022, the G-7 and its allies froze roughly $300 billion of Russian sovereign assets, rendering them inaccessible to President Vladimir Putin. But while the United States […]
The Ideology Of Progress
In an ever-evolving world, the progress of progress is often heralded as a necessary and beneficial force. However, this transformation comes with costs—both monetary and psychological—that profoundly affect providers and end users alike. The transition of “mother” AT&T’s two-line twisted copper analog phone system to satellite-based digital smartphones serves as a striking example. While the […]
