House of Cards That is The USA

I routinely feature Gordon T. Long and his Macroanalytics presentations here frequently. His analysis is generally excellent and actionable. This recent audio/slideshow includes Ty Andros, a regular with Mr. Long, and David Chapman, a newcomer to Long’s site and someone new to me. Mr. Chapman is a cycle theorist, something I have never been comfortable [...]

As a golfer, I cannot refrain from offering some off-subject comments regarding the recent US Open. The US Open is a test unlike any other in golf. It takes skill, courage and stamina. Only someone who has played competitive golf understands the enormous pressure these skilled golfers endured. Missing a shot by only a matter [...]

There are some changes that regular readers should notice. As promised, the “Trading To Armageddon” website is being combined into this one. The immediate change is an expanded menu for the site. “Trading” and “Premium” have been added. Trading is partially populated as of now, but Premium is not. Premium will be the section that [...]

Is recent market behavior the beginning of a market turndown? No one knows, although it is easy to find people providing “answers.” The value of these predictions approach those of astrologers and fortune-tellers. What follows are some thoughts regarding markets. History and Markets History is a summary of what historians consider relevant. Selectivity of a limited [...]

Listen to Trey Gowdy’s remarks regarding the IRS:   H/T Tom Lester