August 29, 2022 * Jerome Powell’s 7-minute talk, sends the dollar higher * Is more fiscal irresponsibility in our future? Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! A strange weekend of sorts for yours truly.. It started out great, sitting outside watching my beloved Cardinals play on Friday night. Saturday was a blur to me, I … Continue reading “The Dollar Soars To Near A 20-year High!”
August 25, 2022 * currencies & metals rally on Wednesday * The Housing Bubble has found a pin… Good day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to one and all! Yet another Chamber of Commerce Day in the MidWest yesterday. We haven’t experienced a “normal August heat day” in over two weeks! And this modest temperature is … Continue reading “Has The Overbought Dollar Correction Begun?”
August 24, 2022 *OPEC’s Warning lights a fire… * Bad data in the U.S. means strong dollar… go figure… Good Day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! Another Chamber of Commerce Day here in my little river town yesterday. This year’s version of the dog days of summer, has been very pleasant… Last night as … Continue reading “A Brief Rally For Currencies & Metals”
August 23, 2022 * Currencies & metals get sold on Monday * Chuck steps out of his lane and makes a call… Good Day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! Has anyone else been following the resurgence of Albert Pujols? Just a week ago he was 11 home runs away from 700… At that … Continue reading “The Dollar Takes No Prisoners!”
August 22, 2022 * Currencies & metals see major selling late last week * The Gov’t’s bond servicing costs are soaring higher! Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! WOW! What a wonderful weekend here in the Midwest, weather-wise! I don’t recall an August where the temps are moderate, and a lovely breeze blows throughout … Continue reading “The Dollar Soars On Rate Hike Thoughts”
August 18, 2022 * currencies & Metals don’t get ambused last night! * Retail Sales were flat, so what are consumers spending money on now? Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! I probably had the most to eat at a sitting in a couple of years, last night, as we took the … Continue reading “Traders Don’t Believe What The Fed Is Saying…”
August 17, 2022 * RBNZ hikes their OCR to 3% * Russia to build a competitor to the LBMA… Good day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! Temps in the 70’s in the middle of August? That’s what we had last night, as neighbor friends, Duane, Mike, and Paul, all joined me outside to watch … Continue reading “Currencies & Metals Get Ambushed Again Overnight!”
August 16, 2022 * dollar continues to push higher vs the currencies and metals * Price manipulators aren’t scared of the law… Good day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! A beautiful day here in my river town, with a light breeze blowing as good friends, Duane and Mike sat outside . with me, … Continue reading “More Dollar Buying Amid Fears Of A Slowdown”
August 15, 2022 * Currencies & metals close the week on an up note. * The difference between “no inflation”, and “real inflation” Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! What a wonderful weekend, weather-wise here in my little river town. These are not the dog days of summer that I recall as a … Continue reading “Currencies & Metals Get Ambushed Overnight!”