The Tariff Conflict
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“Explore our latest analysis on the financial market turmoil triggered by unexpectedly high tariff announcements and what it means for investors.”
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In an era where data is often called “the new oil,” the facilities that house, process, and protect this valuable resource are becoming increasingly critical to our digital economy. Data centers, once viewed as mere cost centers for enterprises, have evolved into a thriving asset class that’s catching the attention of forward-looking investors worldwide. Â The
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Introduction The Stargate Project represents a transformative initiative in data center evolution through artificial intelligence implementation. Announced in January 2025, this comprehensive infrastructure program aims to revolutionize traditional computing systems by integrating advanced AI capabilities, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and processing capabilities. The project’s $500 billion investment allocation demonstrates an unprecedented commitment to technological advancement
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he Role of Leverage in Stock Market Tops: A Historical and Comparative Analysis Introduction Leverage is the financial fuel that can propel markets to unprecedented highs—but it can also lead to volatility and market corrections. Right now, we are seeing a surge in leveraged funds, with retail investors piling in despite Wall Street’s growing concerns
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Introduction Now that we have completed our series on the National Debt, I wanted to move on to less heavy topics. So this is the first post in the new series that analyzes various sectors and industries in the stock market. Executive Summary The technology sector continues to be one of the largest and most
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Monetary Policy Changes Since WW2 Given the Fed’s rate cut last month, I thought it would be interesting to see what has historically happened to the stock market when the Fed changed its Monetary Policy. The table below summarizes what types of stocks performed best and worst during those policy eras: Era Outperformed Underperformed Economic Reasoning
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Introduction America’s national debt crisis has reached an alarming scale, with current figures surpassing $35 trillion. This staggering amount casts a long shadow over the nation’s economic future and underscores the urgent need to understand both the root causes and potential solutions. Several historical challenges have contributed to this predicament: Each era has left its
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Introduction We are currently at an inflection point. The evidence we have is pointing to a change in direction of Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Earlier this month, both the CPI (Consumer Price Index) and the PPI (Producer Price Incex) showed that inflation was slowing. In fact, the CPI came in below 3% inflation rate
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Introduction Given the volatility in the stock market this week, particularly after Monday’s big drop (this was posted on Friday, August 9), I thought there might be some readers of this blog that were wanting to buy some stocks that had pulled back in price but needed an idea of where to start. So, I
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I’m currently sitting in the Miami Airport watching the market and thought I’d give you a quick update on what’s happened to initiate this correction. Understanding the Impact of Yen Carry Trade Unwind on US Stocks The financial markets are a complex web of interconnected trades across multiple markets all at the same time. One
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Introduction Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is a major player in the tech industry, offering an appealing option for investors. The evaluation of whether to invest in a stock or not is crucial when considering any stock, including GOOGL. This process involves analyzing various financial metrics and market conditions to determine if it
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A Deep Dive Into Modern Monetary Theory In Contrast To Classical Economics and Supply Side Economics With Historic Examples Introduction This is the third post in a series on our National Debt. If you want to read the first one or the second one just click the green links in this sentence. Let me start
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