Market Commentary
CPI Update
I’m currently on a train which is why today’s CPI report is late. I also think the previous 9-10 page commentary was helpful when I started writing it every month, but is no longer serving us well. The CPI report does matter, but it’s not driving markets like it did in ’22, ’23, and ’24. … Read more
5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The Intel Crushes the Quarter Issue
It was a busy news week so we’re going with 6 Things this edition. Intel reports a fantastic quarter sending the stock up more than 20% in the aftermarket. DKI subscribers earn 130% in five months. Sysco is acquiring Jetro for $29B. The world’s largest food distributor will now have physical locations. Texas Pacific Land … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz Reverse Uno Card
When Raji Khabbaz and I were running Silver Arrow Investment Management, whenever we were trying to figure out why something happened, he was unsatisfied the explanation that people are sometimes stupid and institutions are often stupid. He correctly thought that people usually have a good reason (at least to them) for doing something even if … Read more
5 Things to Know in Investing This Week – The Services Inflation was Zero Issue
The PPI came in well below expectations. Energy prices were up as expected, but services pricing was flat. That’s welcome, but the US Congress still intends to debase the dollar into oblivion. Amazon is going to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX’s Starlink by acquiring Globalstar. Apple will have to change suppliers for its satellite … Read more
CPI Bullet Points
As noted earlier, there won’t be a long 10 page CPI analysis this month. Your bullet points: – CPI of 3.3% was below the 3.4% expected and far above last month’s 2.4%. – Core CPI of 2.6% was below the 2.7% expected and above last month’s 2.5%. – All items CPI was up 0.9% m/m … Read more
CPI Report Will be Delayed
Hi All, Due to travel plans and this month’s CPI report being moved to Friday, I will not be in a position to do the full CPI report writeup today. I’ll be able to read the report and relay to you anything different from expectations or that affects the portfolio, but the usual 10 page … Read more