President Trump, the Fed, and What Really Matters
Federal Reserve Governor, Kugler, resigned early, and President Trump has the opportunity to select her predecessor. The President will also be able to replace Chairman Powell when his term expires next May. As usual, FinX (Formerly FinTwit) and the financial press are losing their minds that President Trump has the opportunity to select the people … Read more
Weekly Points – August 1st, 2025 – 5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The More Trade Deals Issue
The US and the EU reached a trade deal that was a one-sided adjustment in favor of the US. Somehow, reporters keep failing to mention the continent’s previous trade barriers against the US and the resulting large trade deficit. The Fed stays on “pause” an unpopular move, but I agree with them, or at least … Read more
Macau GGR
Inside Asian Gaming is reporting that Macau GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) was up 19% in July. $LVS reported a huge 2Q earnings beat crushing estimates. Results were spectacular and mixed/good in Macau. On the conference call, management said that July was going well in Macau. The 19% growth number covers the entire sector including the … Read more
The Fed, GDP, and Tariffs
The Federal Reserve: The Federal Reserve concluded its July meeting and to the surprise of no one, left interest rates unchanged. I think it was the right move. The economy seems to be doing well-enough and inflation remains above the 2% target (which I continue to insist is 2% too high). DKI has been outspoken … Read more
Weekly Points – July 25th, 2025 – 5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The $LVS Crushes Earnings Issue
Last week, we told you that President Trump was monetizing access to the US consumer market. He did that again by resetting the US trade relationship with Japan. Japan has had trade barriers up for US goods for a long time, and are now potentially contesting the terms of the announced agreement. The terms may … Read more