Monthly Archives: January, 2015

Consumers Pumped

Low prices for fuel and an increase in the number of employed Americans has pumped up consumers. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey...

Swiss Franc Soars

The Swiss National Bank announced today that it was dropping its three year-long peg to the euro. The franc soared on the news gaining...

Raging Bull Turns Bearish

Well sort of. James Paulsen of Wells Capital Management, one of the most outspoken bulls of today’s bubble market is raising the red flag...

Oil Collapse more than a Supply Story

Copper is said to have a PhD. in economics because it has been one of the most reliable real-time barometers of the economy. With...

Gold vs. Oil

Oil is a steal in terms of gold. The ratio of gold to oil is trading at more than two standard deviations above an...

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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...