Consumers Pay All Production Costs

Consumers Pay All Production Costs

Monday, March 9, 2026 Inflation is returning to the U.S. We can thank trade wars and huge government deficits for crushing the bond market. Resulting higher interest rates then crush the stock market, which is worth more than 200% of economic output and trading at...
A Super Trend Predictor

A Super Trend Predictor

Monday, March 2, 2026 During Super Bowl 60, there were more multimillion-dollar commercials broadcast for AI (15) than points scored by the losing team, the New England Patriots (13). AI either created or was the focus of 23% of the ads for America’s most...
The Next Argentina

The Next Argentina

Monday, February 23, 2026 We know we should avoid trivial debt. But times are odd and hyperinflation makes borrowing heavily a viable path to maintaining wealth. That’s why you want to consider borrowing cheaply and putting the money into assets that won’t...
Optimistic, Yet Contrarian

Optimistic, Yet Contrarian

Monday, February 2, 2026 Maybe now is the time to be contrarian. Typically, when everyone on Wall Street agrees on something, we rush to do the exact opposite. That’s because Wall Street has a history of going all-in at exactly the right time. After COVID, money...
Rate Cuts Are a Warning Sign

Rate Cuts Are a Warning Sign

Monday, January 12, 2026 Are interest rate cuts doing what they’re supposed to do? Most investors expect rate cuts to boost stock prices, unlock the mortgage market, drive up spending and keep the economy running hot. In other words, they view cuts as a magic...