This morning, markets are poised to experience what’s fairly labeled a massive “relief rally.” Because – at least for now – the embargo set on Kaliningrad by the West has not suckered Vlad Putin into a strategic mistake involving “canned sunshine.” That said, perhaps a “Whew – Some holiday, huh?” rally is in order. The … Read More

The U.S. markets are closed in observance of a democrat give-away to federal workers’ event.  I think that’s the polite way of putting it. Older (meaning wiser) heads will remember that it was not until 1971 that America had a national origin holiday.  That was when Columbus day (which sounds pretty White to us, though … Read More

A Sunday Financial note:  the price of Bitcoin dropped to $17,986.50 overnight as the digital tulip wilt continues in the summer heat. Because the stock market is locked in a decline mirroring the 1929 -1933 collapse to a high level, we therefore anticipate a continuing decline before a washout in a week or several. Problem … Read More

My latest adventures in the world of medicine – like a recent nuclear treadmill test – have lit a series of interesting linkages.  This morning we raise some fascinating questions about prophesy, the role of hypoxia, and then wonder is sleep apnea exists to “pave the way” into our personal future. This may seem like … Read More

Markets were set to put on a “courtesy rally” at the open today as Jay Powell is planning to speak.  It’s like when a great Actor steps on the stage and a “hush falls over the audience…” However, nothing has really changed in the data view.  Sure, whatever he says will be viewed as a … Read More

Answer me this: Does this: Infringe (or trade-dress) this? More on Fearful Friday AM when the Bulls are done puking. George@Ure.net

Yes, I sadly must confess to capturing a little “paper” in the wild gyrations of Wednesday.  (I may be a Capitalist. Or wild-eyed gambler.) But, as the action later today will reveal, the Fed and ECB combined have not gotten “mean enough” to frighten off the Hyperinflation Bogeyman. Based on the early futures pricing before … Read More

Let me see: The stock market has dropped 10.6 percent in the last 12 calendar days and you wonder why this topic and why now?  You are welcome to remain skeptical of our long wave economic views, but unfortunately, the replay of history is continuing as a bad rhyme with little reason. Seen BTC yet … Read More

[Reader Survey Questions (toss answers up as comments(: We may cancel our MailChimp service that sends out notices when new updates are posted.  Anyone going to miss it? I miss $300/year… What is the ideal length/depth for our reports?  Eyeing that 1,000 word area as an “overhead limit” with longer works only going on Peoplenomics. How … Read More

Right out of the box, I’d have to say that there has been tremendous fluctuation in the fate of hobby shops around the world. Covid, all that. Mark Your Calendar Home handy-bastard festival note coming up:  National Retail Hobby Shops Association has a big convention set for from Sept 11-14 in Lost Wages.  See here … Read More

Economics is much like meteorology, we reckon. Today’s report is as much for me (personally) as it is for subscribers as we line up the “match points” between the Great Depression and what’s evolving. Rather interesting exercise to try next time you can’t sleep and it’s 2 AM.  Really ought to try it.  Many have … Read More

Our Daily News-to-Use Consumer Tips first. Amazon has a 47% off deal today on broad (chisel tip) black Sharpies.  Four pack under $5 bucks. Why? We get the odd box from Amazon and elsewhere around here.  So we have taken (when not burning trash) (burn ban is about due, thanks to fire risk out here in … Read More