Quick announcement: I’m off and working from new locations for another year. I’ll be in Antigua, Guatemala for the next few weeks. While I’m here, I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone here you think it would be worthwhile for me to meet, feel free to … Read more
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
We got an estimated CPI that shows inflation has slowed. The market loved seeing that, but I still think inflation is too high. Plus, do any of you think the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated a low CPI? Me either. Oil prices continue to fall. Efforts to embargo Russian oil have failed. DKI predicted this … Read more
Gary Brode and Mark Rossano look at what now for the fed after last week’s rate decision. Is contagion just going to be limited to US banks or could the demise of Credit Suisse just be the tip of the iceberg and they look at the possibility of other industries and companies that could have … Read more
