Although we had legit concerns about Taiwan being subject to a Chinese grab over the long weekend, good sense (and a super-typhoon) prevailed. So, we reckon this to be “strike three” for “Divine Winds.” (For the other two in 1274 and 1281 consult your history books.) Which brings us to this morning and what – … Read More
Been doing a lot of thinking, here lately. I happened to have been hungry at the time. I was trying to sketch up a way to communicate the “whole meal deal” that we face as co-residents in a country that is doing its damnedest to lose a once commanding lead over all other countries on … Read More
Although most times, our ShopTalk sessions here are devoted to messing about in the shop, geopolitical storm clouds have gathered to where we might want to all put a “weather eye on the horizon.” Because what’s out there has the potential to end the comfortable lifestyles enjoyed in America since the previous Depression. Our long-term cycles … Read More
With the market down to our “bounce or kiss” line, some views of how the fall could roll out. Especially key will be how certain countries (China) are feeling the urgency to push forward with resource acquisitions. Of course, these also involve acquiring whole countries (*Taiwan with Australia down the road), so it makes sense … Read More
The government’s latest Emp-Sit (employment situation report) has just been released. But before we go there some contexting is useful. First, we had Wednesday’s ADP hiring data. This reported “ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 132,000 Jobs in August; Annual Pay was Up 7.6%”. Key part of their press release was that … Read More
“Ure must have flipped out today – talking sh*t like “Kiss or Bounce”…) Well, not so much, sorry. It’s just that we may face the decision-point today whether markets are turned back up at the likely bounce area (the lower right red support line in this chart): The BOUNCE would work out like this: We … Read More
Why. our headline today almost sounds like one of our ShopTalk Sunday reports, doesn’t it? Except the task at hand is much larger: How do we still “save America” and continue the rational assent of the Western World? The task is mighty daunting: We’re going into a risky war-kindling weekend in the Winds of War … Read More
Case-Shiller, S&P, CoreLogic Housing report is just out. And like we told you, be ready for useful data, but from a little way back on the calendar because it takes so long for sales to close and deals to be done. “NEW YORK, AUGUST 30, 2022: S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the … Read More
Reader note: We will post the Case-Shiller housing data about 8:15 – so more to come today. We are back into the pre-holiday mindset now, what with the start of the Labor Day weekend just ahead. Yet the period is not without concerns: Taiwan will experience some of the better military invasion tides of the … Read More
We’ll get right to the chart our Peoplenomics.com subscribers see updated twice a week. This is based on work we have doggedly pursued since 2000 when the Internet Bubble was imploding. After which, a funny thing happened. The stock-sellers on Wall Street simply glossed over $5-7 TRILLION in losses. The bait-and-switchers began talking about “blue chips” … Read More
Ever have one of those “little things go wrong” that turns into a massive time-sink? One such “quick fix” bit me on the behind this week and as soon as this morning’s column is done, I’ll be back after it. Ham Antenna School I won’t try to explain the ARRL’s Antenna Handbook – because honestly, most 4-year … Read More
Trying to “crack the safe” in the investment world, are you? Years ago, an outfit that made saw-sharpening and locksmithing gear, Foley-Belsaw – had a dandy locksmithing course. Turned out, it was a lot more feel and less touch than cartoons had made it seem to a young feller. Point is, in really unlocking investments, … Read More
C.O.M.S. (Crazy old man story – a nice wrap-up of the week.) Elaine and I watched a marvelous doc on Netflix last night about “How Cat’s Think.” Well worth Ure’s time. Especially because Elaine calls me The Dog (all men really are dogs, after all). And I call her The Cat (lithe, graceful, slinky and quiet…). … Read More