The New Year is almost upon us, offering a fresh start. A blank slate awaits, filled with new aspirations, dreams, and possibilities. Today is the day to boldly reach for them.
Without a doubt, 2018 will unfold in its own unique way. Some elements will be within our control, while others will be entirely beyond our grasp.
For instance, your power to prevent your neighbor’s cat from using your yard as a litter box is quite limited—unless you resort to drastic measures. Each day will surely present its own array of experiences, good and bad, unfolding in a delicate balance. You can count on this.
But what specifics can we anticipate in the coming year? What about stocks, the 10-Year Treasury note, gold, bitcoin, and beyond? Are we destined for a global conflict? Will this finally be the year that Hillary Clinton steps back from the spotlight?
In today’s exploration, we aim to tackle these questions with caution and respect. Clearly, forecasting the future resembles more of an art than a hard science. Yet, this is similarly true for Federal Reserve monetary policies and the charted patterns predicting resistance and support. Continue reading
Good cheer has arrived right on cue. The signs are everywhere: record stock prices, impressive economic growth, and a GOP tax reform to boot. Can there be a more perfect week leading up to Christmas?
Offhand, we can’t recall one. And even if we could, it wouldn’t diminish our current joy. Much like singing the verses of “Joy to the World” during a candlelight Christmas service, the experience feels magnificent—wouldn’t you agree?
The combination of soaring stock prices, solid GDP growth, and tax reforms is as comforting as a warm glass of spiked eggnog. Just a short while ago, reaching a Dow Jones Industrial Average above 25,000 seemed unattainable. Yet, in a blink, we find ourselves on the verge of this milestone—and benefiting from it.
The U.S. economy now exhibits a vitality reminiscent of Santa’s industrious elves. Continue reading
The divide among today’s leading political parties centers not on fundamental questions of principle but rather on opposing visions of how to achieve a goal with minimal sacrifice. Lawmakers often promise the public something for nothing while masquerading as if they’re delivering on these promises.
Take the recent tax legislation as an example. The GOP aims to reduce taxes while increasing spending, while the Democratic party prefers to raise taxes and increase spending even more. It’s hard to remember the last time any proposal truly aimed at reducing taxes, cutting expenditures, and shrinking governmental authority. And why would they?
Today’s central planners consider themselves enlightened and progressive, believing they possess superior knowledge about spending your money than you do.
At best, they may claim to be reallocating your funds in Washington to benefit your friends and neighbors. In reality, these funds often find their way to their own chosen circles—leaving the rest of us out in the cold. This isn’t merely a matter of opinion; it’s an observable fact. Continue reading
Government interference in a nation’s economic affairs is as absurd as attempting to legislate the sun’s rise and fall. Yet, despite this folly, governments persist in meddling daily, often with both noble and misguided intentions. The United States government is no exception.
Over the years, a thick veneer of regulations from various federal, state, and local entities has accumulated like dirt on a kitchen window. The grime not only obscures but also intrudes into every aspect of the economy.
Nowadays, even a simple private transaction with your barber or barista isn’t immune to government intervention. Has your barber acquired the necessary licenses and paid the required fees to trim your neck? Has your barista’s espresso grinder passed the city’s health inspection?
Is the steaming cup of coffee served in a paper cup that meets mandated recycled content? Did the beverage exceed the legally established maximum temperature? Are state and local governments receiving their tax shares upon your payment? Continue reading
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