Domain Warfare

We look ahead at what could be in store for America into 2021. We obviously have a classic loss of government control over social behavior.  And maybe that’s one reason why wars are so popular over history.  Nothing like a “war to keep the peeps in line, eh?” Moreover, with a hotly contested election coming, … Read More

Paradox: Turnaround Tuesday or Blowing Higher?

Another Market Inflection Point? Several readers have asked about where the market could be headed.  The simple answer is?  “It’s almost anywhere…” You need to survey the currents and counters swirling about: This morning Jerome Powell (jefe d’ Fed ) speaks.  Markets generally “play nicey-nice” while official-speak is being dispensed. The other Fed reveals this … Read More

American Psyche Break – Markets Missing Facts

A Key Insight Into Trump I finally get it!  I understand Donald Trump.  But don’t get your hopes up.  It’s probably too late to matter. My insight comes from 70+ years of personal experience.  Constantly working on myself to improve.  It’s because of this, all the pieces finally “clicked into place” today as reports of Trump’s … Read More

The Reaction Speed Diet

Want to live 30% longer?  Stick around. There is a trick hidden in plain sight which I haven’t see discussed anywhere else. With markets in their pre-election confusion now – likely to last until inauguration – we focus on physical optimizing one’s wetware platform today. Gone are the days of “optimizing for weight” for us.  … Read More

Trump, Covid, Complexity, Aging: Bait & Switch BS

Sorry for the long headline, but this is may turn into something of a long rap before we get to the latest job figures just out.  Let’s see how well the “Prince of Shorter Columns” can do on his verbal diet today, shall we? Trump Has Covid About here, I need to remind all my … Read More

Retrace Delights, Job Number Ponders

Retracements are one of the most interesting features of stock market performance.  You will see a big decline (like from Sept. 2) when people come to their senses.  Then you get often-times manic, insane rallies – like the one we have been in this week. It’s the stuff of Elliott Wave 2 bounces  – sometimes.  … Read More