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California and The Art of Economic Suicide

Have you heard of California’s latest act of economic suicide? Once again, the Golden State’s come up with new and ridiculous ways to turn gold into lead. Continue reading

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Trump Tariffs Gone Wild

The U.S. stock market’s recent zigs and zags have triggered considerable excitement. Wall Street pros, private money managers, and Millennial index fund enthusiasts have all been whipsawed by the market’s swift up and down movements. No one can seem to stay ahead of President Trump’s ‘make it up as you go’ tariff games. Continue reading

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Ventures Into Sophism

Last week, while everyone was busy watching the stock market wildly convulse about, something noteworthy occurred.  Oil prices eclipsed $100 per barrel.  Moreover, oil prices are up about 5 percent so far this year. “Oil futures rallied on Friday, tacking … Continue reading

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