Tag: economy

The dollar’s been number one for a long time. Kings can fall. The continuing melodrama of Trump vs Powell isn’t aiding its domination either. Are we seeing the start of their demise? That’s a question every investor – and frankly, every American – should be asking.Political Pressure Undermining Fed Independence?It...

The gloves are off in Europe. Asking to completely overhaul MiCA so suddenly, less than four months after entering into force, by the ECB honestly seems a little… theatrical. Is it a real fire alarm, or merely political smoke? A Trump-fueled crypto boom in the U.S. While that is certainly...

I understand that this isn’t the sexiest of topics, I really do. But its independence? That's the bedrock of our economic stability. But for decades, this independence has been a key guardrail, too. Most importantly, it shields us from the ill will and politically motivated decisions that could undermine the...

China has warned other countries not to sign trade agreements with the US that would hurt China’s interests. That alarm comes amid rising trade-hostilities between the two global economic giants. At the same time, China is doubling down on its message that it will protect its own rights and interests.According...

As a Baby Boomer who's seen a few economic cycles (and lived through some real turbulent times!), I've learned that knee-jerk reactions rarely pay off. So, when I see headlines screaming about China's latest trade warning, my first instinct isn't panic – it's to take a deep breath and ask,...

Let's cut the crap, shall we? China's latest trade threats aren’t about fairness or “economic bullying,” as they like to hyperbolically insist. It's about fear. Something even more powerful than this, I assure you — pure, unadulterated fear that their carefully constructed house of cards is about to collapse. You...

So, Jerome Powell is worried, huh? Concerned about the effects of tariffs elevating inflation and lowering employment from the Fed’s dual mandate? Please. Let's call it what it really is: Powell's having a full-blown crypto panic. And you know what that means? Bitcoin's about to explode.Fed's Fear Is Our FuelLet's...

Okay, boomer...just kidding (sort of). If you’re not, you should be very angry at those Trump tariffs. All the while, your 401k is tanking and you sit there thinking about how none of this relates to that shady “internet money” your children won’t stop talking about. I get it. On...

The CDU's conversion to crypto evangelism? To be clear, it’s enough to make a seasoned conservative like myself go from furrowing his brow to full-on skeptical eyebrows, if not both. Only a few months ago were they singing this alternative melody, one that called for short leashes and outright prohibitions....

Let's be blunt: they're a wrecking ball to investor confidence, turning the stock market into a rollercoaster for the faint of heart. You're watching your portfolio shrink, wondering if "Make America Great Again" really means "Make Your Retirement Account Smaller Again." Amidst this chaos, a beacon of hope emerges for...