Parting is such sweet sorrow. And with those words I bid adieu to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome (“Jay”) Powell who held what should be his […]
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01.11.26 Trump Launches Criminal Investigation of Federal Reserve
Just when one thinks that this year was going to calm down compared to the tariff insanity and bizarre economic policies of 2025, the Trump […]
The Last Possible Week of the Government Shutdown
If one is following these pages for gambling predictions, political predictions (yeah I picked Cuomo while intoxicated last December to win), or even sport wagering […]
Did The Bank of Japan Make A Tactical Mistake?
The Bank of Japan is as screwed up as Jay Powell’s Federal Reserve. There, I said it. Except they bow more, are more polite, and […]
Is Gold $4000 Next?
On December 29, 2024, after careful consideration and perhaps several glasses of Bowmore 15 year old scotch, these pages made the following prediction regarding gold […]
No Virginia, Inflation is Not Declining
However, yes Virginia, there is a Santa Powell! The good news for all the little baby bull boys and girls out there is that Santa […]
President Trump’s Firing of Fed Governor Cook Might Backfire
Tonight, in what can only be called a shocking move, President Trump put down the Diet Coke, apparently, and went fully leaded which of course […]
Jackson Hole Marks the Start of America’s Financial Market Insanity
Way back in ancient history, okay, actually on July 13, 2025, these pages published the following article: Will Trump’s War on the Fed Crash the […]
The Federal Reserve’s Binary Choice Means Pain
There are points in economic cycles where the outcome of any economic decision made becomes a binary choice. Unfortunately for the American public, the upcoming […]
IF You Thought the FOMC Was a Snoozefest, Here Comes Nonfarm Payrolls
Wake up you heathens! It’s the most important employment report in the history of mankind. Don’t believe me? I’ve heard rumors that Federal Reserve Chairman […]
FOMC Day: Jay Powell is Cooking Up the FUTburgers
Yes, I know, I know, the title is corny and just what is a futburger? More on that at the end of this piece but […]
Trump’s War on Jay Powell Hits a Bessent Speed Bump
The Wall Street Journal broke some news on Saturday afternoon which appears to have created a dilemma for the get rid of Powell at any […]
Will Trump’s War on the Fed Crash the Markets?
“There is no cause to worry. The high tide of prosperity will continue.” – Andrew Mellon, August 1929 The President of the United States once […]
2025 Q2 Ends on a What Me Worry Note
The second quarter of 2025 began in April with a trade war firestorm and ended the month of June with a Taco Fiesta creating hope […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell to Congress: No Cuts for You
In about ten minutes from now, Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell will present the following prepared remarks to the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House […]