
January 24, 2018 * Currencies take dollar to the woodshed! * And metals keep the door to the woodshed shut! Good Day… Another restless night for yours truly… I tried not taking a nap yesterday, but that didn’t help things. UGH! Another beautiful day here, as winter has come and gone from the region. … Continue reading “All This Reminds Chuck Of 2002…”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 23, 2018 * Kicking the can down the road… again! * Revisiting 2004, and 2005… Good Day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! I’m just so-so this morning, as I had a rough night of trying to sleep more than 2 hours at a time. … Continue reading “The U.S. Government Shutdown Ends!”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 22, 2018 * Gold can’t take advantage of Gov’t shutdown! * ECB & BOJ meet this week Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! Well, winter is over here, thank goodness, and we can get back to warmer days with sun filled skies, and all that goes … Continue reading “U.S. Government Is Shutdown!”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 19, 2018 * Dollar to end the week down * For the 6th consecutive week! Good Day… And a Happy Friday to one and all! I don’t know what’s going on in your life, but I sure hope to make this a Fantastico Friday, and hope that … Continue reading “Will The Gov’t Shutdown Today?”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 18, 2018 * Bank of Canada hikes rates! * U.S. prints strong data… Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! I’m still waiting for the infusion center down here to call me to come in. I can’t imagine what the holdup is, but when … Continue reading “Backing Away From The Treasury Auction Window!”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 17, 2018 * BOC meets today what will they do? * Chinese rating agency lowers U.S. rating… Good Day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! Well, my wishes that my stomach problems would leave me once our guests arrived yesterday, came true! Well, they went away for … Continue reading “Economists Calling For A Dollar Slide in 2018…”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 16, 2018 * Currencies go on a rampage VS the dollar! * The price of Oil continues to steadily rise… Good Day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! And welcome back from the 3-day Holiday weekend, that is if you were able to enjoy it. I … Continue reading “China Changes Its Pricing Regime…”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 12, 2018 * German coalition Gov’t is close! * Big Dog euro leads the charge today! * Gold soars in the early morning trading! Good Day… And a Happy Friday to one and all! Well, as Gomer Pyle used to say, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! I know, I … Continue reading “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!”

Chuck Butler’s: A Pfennig For Your Thoughts January 11, 2018 * The Bond Gurus send out a warning! * Eurozone prints strong data again! Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! If I were back in St. Louis, I wouldn’t be writing this morning, I would be preparing for my visit with the … Continue reading “China Send Out A Warning…”