Speculation Inflation

There are times in American history where inflation is a structurally obvious measure of monetary and price appreciation and the government logically reports the data […]

Assclownery

For all of my readers and friends, since the election last year, I promised to call balls and strikes. I am a Thomas Massie, Ron […]

The Specter of Personal Gold Ownership

To say this has been one hell of a week in the markets so far is an understatement. I do not recall which of the […]

Are the Markets Approaching a Penn Central Moment?

“It is evident that the country cannot continue to advance prices and wages, to curtail production, to expand credits, and to attempt to enrich itself […]

The Surge in Military Recruitment: Patriotism or a Recession Indicator?

Before I start throwing numbers out to the masses, I respect nothing more than any man or woman who volunteer for the United States Military […]

A Hawkish Nothingburger

To call Jay Powell’s statement today a “nothingburger” would be beyond accurate. Jay didn’t want to offend President Trump nor stir the markets because after […]

March 2000 Flashbacks are Perhaps Worse

I’m not saying we should start cranking up the boy bands again but,man oh man was the taste in music during March of 2000 somewhat […]

01/10/25 Nonfarm Payrolls Prediction: Pain

There is this weird twisted theory in existence since 1988 that no matter how stupid the US equity, real estate, and bond markets get, the […]

01.07.25 Markets: Mom and Dad are Home and are They Pissed

So the junior traders got their shot and were left very specific instructions: “Don’t play with the algos boys and girls and not moving our […]

A Quick Note About Gold

These pages just predicted that gold will finish 2025 strong, however, historically during post-election periods, there are some interesting tendencies which impact the gold market […]

Trump is Right: Get Rid of the Debt Ceiling

For my fellow conservatives, I know this will ignite a firestorm of anger that I’m “betraying” xyz cause but hear me out before condemning me […]

12/18 FOMC Results: The Great Stagflation of 2025 has Begun

The majority of financial media is in need of two paddles and a shock to their chests as the “bull market forever” and end of […]

12/18 FOMC Preview: A Hawkish 1980 Rate Cut

Here we go again boys and girls. It’s that time where our monetary overlords step down from the mountaintops and bequeath upon us their rulings […]

It’s a Bubble, Part 23: Peak Insanity has Arrived

Just when we all thought it was time to safely inspect and enjoy the Santa Claus rally and some rationality returning to the American economy […]

December Gold’s History Indicate Troubled Economic Times Ahead

The usual and newly minted crypto souls are back on the various financial media and websites preaching that once again the “shiny rock” is no […]