Category: Global
A Memento Mori for the Bull Market
We take a trip through France, and we consider what history has to teach us about the fallacy of relying on the bull market to make you rich.
How a Chinese Billionaire Was Erased
Trump is at war with the US Federal Reserve over the issue of interest rates. How high is too high? And how low is too low? Here’s the inconvenient truth.
Long Bull Market Could Be Setting Us Up For Worst Recession Yet
This has been a seriously long bull market. Yet things aren’t well. We have been warning for a while now that we are heading for a major crash.
Insights From Our Conference
From cryptocurrencies to gold, there’s never been a better time to be an investor. But be warned: it’s a wild jungle of opportunity and risk out there.
Our Speech From Bermuda
We want to live in a world without limits. That’s why we’ve raked up enormous debt and escalating deficits. What are the consequences of this?
The October Effect Theory
October is bad for markets. At least that’s according to the so-called October Effect theory. Apparently, investors get nervous this time of the year, so markets are more prone to declines.
$1.4 Million…Right Down into the Drain
The value of our money is disappearing before our eyes. Ironically, it’s the enigmatic British artist Banksy who personifies this sentiment best.
How America Goes the Way of Argentina
A boom is inevitably followed by a bust. But we always seem to forget this. That’s why it’s important for us to reflect on what’s happening in Argentina.
Creating a Promised Land for the Cows
Today we’re taking a break from American politics. Instead let’s see what cattle farming in rural Argentina has to teach us about the facts of life.
Starvation in Venezuela — How Bad Economics Collapsed a Country
If you haven’t noticed, Venezuela is in the middle of one of the most psychotic economic breakdowns in history. People are starving. There’s no power or fresh water. Inflation is nearing a million percent.
Who Will Trust America After This?
Donald Trump is celebrating the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. But he’s ignoring the debt bubble that’s going to pop any day now.
The Real Winner of Trump’s New Trade Deal
Donald Trump has claimed victory in negotiating a new NAFTA deal. But, frankly, it’s more hot air than substance at this point.
Why the Police Showed Up at the Ranch
As the controversy over Brett Kavanaugh heats up, let’s shift gears for a moment and look at what rural Argentina has to teach us about life and loss.
How to Invest During a Financial Crisis
Let’s consider a crisis is imminent. In such a scenario, US stocks would likely fall…a lot. Stocks globally would be hit. Question is, could you shelter yourself from such carnage?