The madmen who are responsible for the coming economic disaster continue to behave as if they can manage to avoid it. Violating Einstein’s definition of insanity, they continue to apply the same poison that caused the problem. These fools believe they can manage complexities they do not understand. We are bigger fools for providing them the authority to indulge their hubris and wreak such damage.
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Corporate Earnings Trump Politics (+2K Views)
No matter what the Trump Administration and its many critics keep throwing at us, the market usually focuses more on corporate earnings than politics. Since we are in the middle of earnings season, stocks with strong sales, earnings, and forward guidance will likely continue to lead the market.
Read More »Trump’s Planned Protectionist Measures Would Hurt the U.S. Dollar
Since the 1990s, currency traders have consistently sold off the U.S. dollar at each occasion the U.S. adopted protectionist measures
Read More »Attn. Trump Economic Transition Team! Here’s 9 Necessary – But Distasteful – Proposals to Correct U.S. Economic Problems (+2K Views)
This article presents 9 proposals that I think might actually solve the deficit and debt problems of the U.S., jumpstart its economy, pay for healthcare and other costs, and do so with the least damage to the body politic and economy. I offer these proposals, though, knowing that there will probably not be one person who doesn’t find some of them extremely distasteful - and that includes me. The simple reality, however, is that this is where we find ourselves today: we are left with distasteful choices.
Read More »If Trump Truly Wants To Fix the Economy He Should Shut Down the Federal Reserve – Here’s Why
An unelected, unaccountable group of central bankers has far more power over our economy than anyone else does but, with the election of Donald Trump as President, we now have an opportunity to get free from this insidious system because, if he truly wants to fix the economy then shutting down the Federal Reserve would be the thing to do. It would take someone very bold to make such a move so it begs the question, "Is he up to the task?"
Read More »Canadian & American Banks Could Benefit Big Time Under A Trump Presidency
U.S. bank stocks have seen their share values rise since the November 8th election which could also impact the stock price performances of financial institutions north of the border, such as Royal Bank of Canada. Here’s why the banking sector could benefit big time under a Donald Trump Presidency.
Read More »Trump Administration Likely To Cause Higher Inflation & Higher Growth – Here’s Why (+2K Views)
In the aftermath of last Tuesday's election results one investment theme has dominated: reflation. Specifically, this suggests that after several years of fiscal austerity and several decades of declining inflation, these trends are on the cusp of reversing. If so, what does this mean for markets?
Read More »Expected Benefits of Trump’s Tax Plan (+2K Views)
The world of taxation at the personal and corporate level is about to go through a radical overhaul. For the most part, in my view, the forthcoming changes will be positive. With a Republican House and Senate, Mr. Trump has a good shot at having a good number of his tax reforms enacted.
Read More »Trump Victory Has Many Thinking of Moving to Canada? Here’s a Cost of Living Comparison
You might have heard people claiming that they'd flee to Canada if Trump — or Clinton — won (maybe you've even said so yourself) but you might be surprised to learn that life can get costly over the border. Here is a quick look at what you would pay were you to flee to our neighbors to the north.
Read More »What Does Trump Victory Mean for the S&P 500 Today – and Tomorrow?
Investors can certainly expect increased levels of volatility in the near term, and probably some serious sector rotation through the end of the year. Buckle up, because it’s going to be an interesting four years.
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