Company Profile Donald J. Trump (DJT) Hotels & Casinos was an entertainment company that owned and operated the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Trump’s Castle Casino Resort and Trump Indiana. Besides revenues from gambling, the properties offered other forms of entertainment. The Taj Mahal was an experience unto itself. Just […]
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Economic Survival 101: Liquidity & Long-Term Strategy
by Daniel Brouse April 5, 2025 Capital Preservation is Now Survival Rule #1 Capital preservation has always been important — but in today’s economic environment, it has become absolutely critical. On April 4, the phrase dominating Wall Street was “The Wealth Effect.” Normally, the stock market and the real economy are loosely connected — the […]
Tariff Theater: Trump’s Economic War on the World — Including Penguins
by Daniel Brouse April 5, 2025 The tariffs announced on what Trump dubbed “Liberation Day” featured a chart titled Tariffs Charged to the U.S.A., purporting to show the crushing rates foreign countries supposedly impose on American goods. But these numbers were completely fabricated — not grounded in trade data or economic principles. Instead, Trump’s team […]
Dump Trump: Buy and Hold Doesn’t Hold Anymore
by Daniel Brouse April 4, 2025 For those relying solely on the “buy and hold” investment strategy, it’s time to seriously question whether that approach still makes sense. I’ve previously advised a gradual and orderly withdrawal from the equities market in preparation for what I’ve referred to as “Trump 2.0.” Is it too late to […]
Interest Rate Confusion: What Does the Trade War Mean for Interest Rates?
by Daniel Brouse April 4, 2025 The answer: it’s complicated — and highly uncertain. In the short term, interest rates have dropped to recent lows. Markets are increasingly pricing in the likelihood of a recession due to escalating global trade tensions. As a result, expectations are rising that the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest […]
Market Chaos: VIX Surges 39.56% Amid Escalating Trade War Fears
by Daniel Brouse April 3, 2025 The VIX (Volatility Index), often called the “fear gauge,” measures market expectations of volatility over the next 30 days. A 39.56% spike in the VIX is highly significant and suggests extreme uncertainty and fear among investors. Key Implications of Today’s VIX Surge: Panic Selling & Market Turmoil – A […]
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Trade War!
by Daniel Brouse April 3, 2025 On April 2, President Trump unilaterally declared a trade war against the rest of the world, imposing protectionist tariffs on 180 countries — calling it “Liberation Day.” This action was taken without congressional approval and in direct violation of the Constitution. A coalition of world leaders from diverse countries […]
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Fighting a Mean Bear Market in a Trade War
by Daniel Brouse April 3, 2025 Today, one of the stock market indices officially entered into bear market territory. A bear market is typically defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent highs in a broad market index, such as the Russell 2,000 Small-cap stocks. This downturn signals a shift in investor sentiment, […]
How Tariffs on Guitars and Pianos Could Impact the Next Generation of Musicians
by Daniel Brouse April 3, 2025 An economist just referenced Little Richard to illustrate how tariffs might impact young musicians. Little Richard, known for his energetic vocals and piano playing, also had a band called “The Upsetters,” and while he wasn’t primarily a guitarist, he had notable guitarists in his band, including Jimi Hendrix. Due […]
Liberation (From Your Money) Day: Largest Tax Increase in History
April 2, 2025 On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of new tariffs under the “Liberation Day” initiative, targeting multiple countries and sectors. The key measures include: Universal Tariff: A minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports. Country-Specific Tariff Examples: China: 34% tariff on imports. Although challenging to calculate precisely, this appears […]
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