Monthly Archives: September, 2010

CRB Spot Index Hits All-Time High

Is it deflation that we should be worried about? According to the Fed, inflation is too low.  That may be a temporary problem. The...

Bernanke’s Biggest Fear

The Fed created an uproar on Wall Street this week by changing the language in its post-meeting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement. The...

Stocks with the Highest Prospective Returns

For decades, I have advised my monthly strategy report subscribers to invest in stable companies with entrenched competitive positions, strong balance sheets, and a...

Auto Loans Getting Longer

Here is an interesting chart. This shows the length of new car loans in months. Some car buyers are now financing auto loans for...

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

Long-term interest rates are at their lowest level in over four decades. Today, the Treasury can borrow money for 30 years at an interest...

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The Many Mixed Signals of the Global Economy

War and politics have a way of scrambling signals...

There’s Always Competition for Your Cash

When your lazy cash is sitting on your couch,...

US Inflation Rises to 4.2% in May 2026 Amid Higher Energy Costs

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the...

IRS Updates 2026 Retirement Contribution Limits for 401(k), IRA, and SIMPLE Plans

The IRS has announced cost-of-living adjustments for retirement accounts...

The Mysterious ALS Cluster in the French Alps: Is It Linked to Toxic Mushrooms?

Terence Monmaney of Popular Science reports that in Montchavin,...

Europe Gets Unusual Oman and UAE Oil Shipments

Europe is set to receive rare shipments of Omani...

America’s Biggest Wind Project Begins Commercial Operations

The SunZia Wind Project, now in commercial operation, has...

New York Fed Reports Deteriorating Household Financial Outlook

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s May 2026...

Vanguard Wellington (VWELX): The Original Balanced Fund

The Vanguard Wellington Fund (VWELX) is the original balanced...

Risky Omani Route Emerges as Pressure Mounts in Strait of Hormuz

The Financial Times says shipping through the Strait of...