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Monthly Asset Class Report
Posted February 28, 2022
Big caps got hammered, small caps did ok. Bonds rallied in February, but this will probably be short-lived. Cryptos had a rough month, but theyve had a great start...
The Rude’s Guide to Russia/Ukraine
Posted February 27, 2022
Channel your inner Kipling: It’s time to keep our heads about us while everyone is losing theirs.
We’ll define a few simple agreements for a framework.
When your friends send their “thoughts...
Sell the Rumor, Buy the Fact
Posted February 25, 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine was weighing on the stock, bond, and crypto markets. As it happened, though, all those markets were up yesterday. Ive got an unpopular opinion...
Who’s the Fool in This Deadly Serious Game?
Posted February 24, 2022
My eminent colleague Jim Rickards gave us a gem of a call last night.
I got to listen to Jim with an open mind and my morning cup of coffee.
He’s an...
It’s All Russia’s Fault!
Posted February 23, 2022
The Dow has entered correction territory, and it’s all Russia’s fault.
Inflation continues to leap, and it’s all Russia’s fault.
Pam yelled at me the other day, and it’s all Russia’s fault.
Happy...
A Further Riff on Protecting Yourself
Posted February 17, 2022
In Canada, PM alleges a Jewish MP stands with those waving swastikas and confederate flags. Trudeau, Biden, Johnson, and the CCP demonstrate that the fools in government must be...
Dr. Liquidity and Mr. Volatility
Posted February 16, 2022
Liquidity is draining out of the US Treasury market. The S&P futures liquidity is also down, leading to volatility spikes. Developments parallel 2008, which was a liquidity crisis first,...
Fidelito del Norte Phones a Friend
Posted February 14, 2022
Trudeau invokes the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canada's history. When a leader cant convince, he must coerce. GiveSendGo hacked and donor names leaked after denying Canadian...
Hail to the Commies!
Posted February 09, 2022
The team formerly known as the Redskins are now the Washington Commanders. Hail to the Redskins! was the most famous fight song in the NFL. Im not sure they...
Cycles, Decentralization, and Return on Violence
Posted February 08, 2022
Happy Hump Day!I hope youre having a great week.Pam and I are getting our stuff ready for moving, and Im also teaching a two-day consumer and private banking course starting...
Russia-China Gas Deal is Latest Bullet US Fires Into Its Foot
Posted February 07, 2022
Russia will supply China with natural gas from its Far East region. Payment for the gas will be settled in euros, not dollars. In effect, China aids Russia to...
GoFundMe Can Go Spit
Posted February 06, 2022
GoFundMe attempted to steal the Freedom Convoys donations. Theres no evidence any trucker committed any crime. $10 million was to be reallocated to other charities, until some timely backlash...
Make Time for the Old Masters
Posted February 04, 2022
The Gloom, Boom, and Doom Report is Marc Fabers monthly newsletter. Fabers market commentary is rich with history, economics, and charts. Hes also generous with his citations, which gives...
Monthly Asset Class Report
Posted February 01, 2022
Equities got destroyed in January. Tech, especially, got taken to the woodshed. Commodities scored a big month, but not metals nor crypto. Real estate fell, surprisingly, for me, at...