2017’s Personal Economic Stars To Steer By

Although we’re fairly sure that the all-time market peak will arrive as early as March or as late at September, there are certain “stars” we can steer by. We look at Housing, Gold, and Bitcoin prices this morning and make some observations about where these could head, and in turn, may drag the rest of … Read More

Markets: Boffle and Shiznit

For about the eight-millionth time I’m going to remember you what week this is: June 27, 1929. The Hoover Rhyme will take office. The market will scream higher. Those left behind will stare in disbelief. Things will seem to be oh-so-good. And then it will happen: Then last damn fool will toss money into the … Read More

Coping: Social Pendulum Swing

A word or two about how society goes through mood shifts is in order. As I scanned the news sources today I was struck by several stories that are demonstrating just how much of a reversal there has been over the holidays. A few examples? Sure… The Financial Times reports that Airbnb is facing $400 … Read More

Key Trends to Follow in 2017

(A one-piece report this morning due to holiday and markets being closed.) While many media outlets use the end-of-year period to go through too-many replays of last year’s news, we prefer to look “the other way.” That’s because once something sails by the ever-present Now, it’s gone and you’re left – as in golf – … Read More