THE LEAD | The “Jig” Is Up. The Bubble Has Burst.
Is the party over? Yes.
Now, moving on. With the last few days of financial markets experiencing significant selling, the very first thing to expect...
THE LEAD | Who’s On First? Or, Who’s In Charge?
Humor becomes reality. Some things are really humorous (hilarious) and some things are sadly humorous. Since it's summer and generally a slow time in...
THE LEAD | Let’s Talk A Little About A Lot
Understatement. There is a helluva lot going on. No matter where you look there are dramas unfolding, political shenanigans, geopolitical events and on and on. During summer relaxing time, too.
THE LEAD | A Lesson Not Learned? The Fed Punts.
Not trustworthy. That's the Fed.
After trying to convince the public not long ago that the inflation they were experiencing was "transitory" (giggle), the...
2024……….Part 2
Well, isn't this going to be interesting.
The second half of the year is just beginning and already the drama (?) and suspense is...
Disinformation vs. Common Sense
Are you ready? If not, get ready. The second half of the year, which includes an election (hopefully), will be saturated with disinformation. Or,...
The AI Takeover. It’s Only Just Begun.
Yikes! The artificial intelligence (AI) takeover is further along then we thought. Very subtle and, at times, seemingly under the radar, but it's under...
Confusing & Complicated Markets. Thank Goodness for Vodka.
Not during the day. Talking about the vodka.
But, figuring out confusing, complicated financial markets and global events is an all day job. Then when...
Will Fed Chairman J. Powell Be Fired?
Imagine, if you will.....shortly before the election, the Chairman gets a call form the White House. The President would like a meeting. The President gives Powell an option; cut interest rates or be fired.
Reality. Will AI and the Digital World Be Able to Deal With It?
It worked. All is good. The Fed got inflation down to exactly 2% without damaging the economy.
In tandem, corporations and businesses lowered prices...