Market Commentary
5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The CPI Swings the Market Issue
I’m in Buenos Aires this week followed by a few days in Florence, Italy, and will spend November in Japan. I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone in those locations you think it would be worthwhile for me to meet, feel free to reach out privately … Read more
It’s Recursive
Let’s go through why the market indexes have been down during part of the past couple of days and why some DKI positions aren’t currently performing like they’re “supposed” to perform. Right now, everything relates to the bond market. After years of interest rate suppression caused by the Federal Reserve and assisted by the US … Read more
September 2026 CPI is 3.7%
CPI of 3.7% was above expectations of 3.6% and above last month’s 3.4%. The monthly change was 0.6% driven by fuel and shelter (again). The monthly increase was in line with expectations and annualizes to 7.4%. Core CPI of 2.6% was above estimates of 2.5% and above last month’s 2.4%. The monthly change of … Read more
5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The Bring Your Own Power Issue
I’m heading to Buenos Aires this week followed by a few days in Florence, Italy, and will spend November in Japan. I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone in those locations you think it would be worthwhile for me to meet, feel free to reach out … Read more
5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The I’m Skeptical of Everything Issue
I’m currently in Florida, Uruguay and heading back to Montevideo soon. After that, I’ll have a week in Buenos Aires, a week in Florence, and will spend November in Japan. I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone in those locations you think it would be worthwhile … Read more
5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The Semiconductor’s Muse Issue
I arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay a week ago. After that, I’ll have a week in Buenos Aires, a week in Florence, and will spend November in Japan. I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone in those locations you think it would be worthwhile for me to … Read more
Is Bitcoin a Currency? I’ll be Speaking at the Manhattan Alternative Investment Network
Next Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 12pm, I’ll be speaking at the Manhattan Alternative Investment Network. Here’s the agenda. Is Bitcoin a currency? Join the Manhattan Alternative Investment Network for a virtual conversation where Gary Brode, managing partner at Deep Knowledge Investing, will discuss whether Bitcoin should be considered a currency, and the implications that … Read more