Independent thinking for complex markets and current events
by Michael I was recently reminded that as we were getting ready to enter September I described it as a “pivotal” month. I got to thinking about that, and I decided to look up the definition of “pivot”. According to Vocabulary.com, to pivot “is to turn or rotate, like a hinge”. I found that to be very …
by Michael After the horrifying tragedy that we just witnessed, nobody is going to be able to deny that there is a rising tide of far left violence in America. By now, most of you have viewed the footage of Charlie Kirk being assassinated. It is a moment that will be burned into our memories …
by Michael September is shaping up to be such a pivotal month, and right now major powers all over the globe are positioning themselves for what is to come. Just when we thought that global peace may be breaking out, it appears that a lot more war is on the horizon. In fact, I just …
The Bank for International Settlements just dropped its annual report, and it reads like a warning label. The global economy is entering what they call a pivotal moment. Not a soft patch. Not a cycle. A structural shift. The kind that doesn’t reverse with a rate cut or a stimulus bill. Agustín Carstens, the outgoing …
The chart shows the NASDAQ Composite Index (COMP) on May 19, 2025, closing at 19,215.46, up 4.36% for the day, with a 1-year view. The index has been volatile over the past year, peaking around 20,204.58 and dipping to 14,784.03, with recent upward momentum after a low near 16,000 in early April 2025. Analysis: Trend …
With gold setting the stage for a significant move, 2024 is likely to be the year for precious metals. Investors remain gun-shy about deploying capital into the mining industry, which is poised to be one of the best segments of the market in the coming year. Silver,… pic.twitter.com/JZaRMU1pLl — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) December 19, 2023 …
The current moment is crucial for the precious metals industry, and a monthly close at an all-time high could signal the start of a new secular move in gold. This potential shift is anticipated to be driven by central banks, which still hold 80% of sovereign debt relative to their balance sheet assets, and traditional …
by Michael Most people don’t seem to realize that one of the most important moments that any of us have ever witnessed is about to happen. When the Israeli invasion of Gaza officially commences, nothing will ever be the same from that point forward. The entire Middle East will erupt in flames and the global …