Monthly Archives: December, 2013

The Taper Stimulus

After months of guessing and mixed signals from the Fed, the so-called “taper” of the quantitative easing program has finally arrived. The market surged yesterday...

Americans Still Drowning in Mortgage Debt

The good news is, the Fed’s money printing has generated enough growth in real estate prices that during the third quarter 800,000 homes regained...

Bitcoin Worth $524,000?

Bitcoin is a speculative corner of the market. To get a better understanding of it read this article by Brian Wesbury in the WSJ: Right...

Is the Taper-pocalypse Nigh?

The gnashing of teeth and frenzy has begun on Wall Street, and in markets around the world, as the consideration that the Fed might...

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NYC, Crypto, ESG, the Haves and the Have-Yachts

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Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that...

Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

Cargo theft in California is surging, with estimated losses...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

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Nuclear Surpasses Coal in U.S. Energy Mix for the First Time

The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024,...

Every 50 Minutes: The Alarming Pace of Cargo Theft in Mexico

Cargo theft in Mexico has reached crisis levels, with...

Survive and Thrive June 2025: The Lay of the Land: Who Can You Trust?

Dear Survivor, In times like these, it’s good to get...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...

Why the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Fix America’s Broken Grid

In "How the Big Beautiful Bill will lower energy...

Job Market Remains Strong

US job openings held steady at 7.8 million in...