source As the market was falling in early 2020, most people were losing money. Some however, were making more money than ever before. In this case, Bill Ackman made huge returns and then after a substantial profit was made, he flipped it back and became bullish. Today, he has suggested it’s time to once again […]
source As stores continue to close, industries finding themselves shuttered in the dark, some assets are rising to record highs. There is a very unsettling feeling that is visible in various indicators and that corresponds to the obvious and [the] apparent. Just look out your window as you move through the city center. It’s strange. […]
source The potential risk right now has never been higher. Even with the volatility being shorted by the Fed admittedly, the VIX index is still relatively high. In fact it has never been this elevated while stocks have been up to such a degree. We are constantly hitting new highs in the markets and it […]
source It is absolutely never a good thing when markets ignore reality. They can do so in the day to day noise. But prolonged issues should be reflected in the markets. That’s a historical fact. However, because of what former Fed president Bill Dudley said, the stock markets are being juiced up by easy money. […]
source The [investing] world has ignored Warren Buffett for his lack of mega purchases throughout 2020 and even beforehand. There is a desire to always buy more, no matter what the conditions are. Buffett’s philosophy is one of patience. Only buy a stock when it makes sense [and] for the most part, Charlie and Warren […]
source The Federal Reserve may need to step it up. With the next round of trillions in stimulus from the government delayed until further notice, the economy will desperately need a boost since it can’t do so on its own. And what’s the best way to boost a very sick and weak economy? By buying […]
source The fake recovery is stalling in most countries around the world. In fact, we are way passed the point where it was supposed to have been back into growth mode. All growth up until now has been because of stimulus from governments and central banks. Nothing else. And now that the injections are not […]
source While many are distracted by everything in the media, the real powers are maintaining their control over the system. The Financial Crisis should have taught everyone a lifelong lesson. The central banks do whatever they want, when they want. Oddly, there has been a suggestion that the Federal Reserve has been overtaken when it […]
source As the economy erodes, governments are trying to fill the void. They can do this by creating work. Infrastructure. Bridges to nowhere. Ghost cities. If they want to simply maintain the current standards and have only the elite class feel any benefits, they print money. Public works and unnecessary activity is obviously not beneficial […]
source One of the most dangerous aspects to the financial system are derivatives. It’s not as simple as you think. You make grape juice by squeezing grapes. The juice is a derivative of the fruit itself. A secondary product made from the original. A financial derivative can literally be nothing tangible. Nothing more than a […]
