In what was billed as a celebration of patriotism and military might, President Trump’s latest parade in Washington, D.C., instead unveiled a troubling trifecta of commercialization, exploitation, and authoritarian glorification. Even more disturbingly than the rain-soaked soldiers forced to march for optics, the stage itself was plastered with corporate sponsorships—from Coinbase and Palantir to Lockheed […]
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Parade of Profit: How Trump Turned Military Sacrifice into Corporate Spectacle
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“It Ain’t Me”: Trump’s Military Parade Backfires Amid Global Criticism and Domestic Protest
In a stunning series of events, President Donald Trump’s long-anticipated military parade proved to be an embarrassing misfire—both symbolically and politically. Despite the millions of taxpayer dollars spent on tanks, flyovers, and carefully choreographed pageantry, the turnout was underwhelming. According to multiple international news sources, only several thousand attendees appeared, leaving large swaths of the […]
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Market Reactions to Bombs and Babies: What’s No Longer Surprising — And What Should Be Alarming
by Daniel Brouse June 13, 2025 The most recent geopolitical shock—marked by yet another bombing campaign with tragic civilian casualties, including children—once again shook global financial markets. While the human toll is heartbreaking, the market’s response offers a revealing glimpse into shifting investor psychology and the erosion of long-standing economic assumptions. What Was Not Surprising: […]
Navigating Volatility: Why I’m Avoiding U.S. Equities and Trading UVIX Instead
For some time now, I’ve advised minimizing exposure to U.S. equities, particularly while the economic and political landscape remains clouded by trade wars and anti-immigration policies. These ongoing disruptions have created a level of uncertainty that makes traditional equity investing unusually risky. My recommendation remains the same: pay close attention to the bond market and […]
The Math Behind Sequential Tariffs
by Daniel Brouse June 11, 2025 The math of sequential tariffs is both interesting and economically significant. The complexity adds to business uncertainty. For instance, to calculate the total duties on Chinese steel imports — subject to a combined 132.5% tariff rate — you can break it down like this: Starting Point: A $100 shipment […]
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Trump’s FEMA Cutbacks: Disaster for Homeowners or Wake-Up Call on Climate Policy?
by Daniel Brouse June 11, 2025 In a recent statement, President Donald Trump declared, “We want to wean off of FEMA, and we want to bring it down to the state level. A governor should be able to handle it, and frankly, if they can’t handle the aftermath, then maybe they shouldn’t be governor.” He […]
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Trump’s Steel Tariff Déjà Vu: Doubling Down on Economic Damage
by Daniel Brouse June 1, 2025 On May 30, 2025, Donald Trump announced that he would raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The announcement took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—ironically, at the headquarters of U.S. Steel, a company now under foreign ownership after being acquired by Japan-based Nippon Steel. Despite Trump’s […]
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Climate Risk: The Sixth ‘C’ Transforming Credit and Mortgage Markets
The First Street Foundation’s report, “Climate, the Sixth ‘C’ of Credit,” introduces climate risk as a critical factor in credit assessments, alongside the traditional five Cs: character, capacity, capital, conditions, and collateral. This addition reflects the growing impact of climate-related events on mortgage markets and financial stability. Key Findings 1. Climate Risk as a Credit […]
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When AI Attacks Itself: The Strange New World of Automated Copyright Warfare
by Daniel Brouse May 25, 2025 In our last R&D and A&R deep dive, “AI, Copyrights, and the Music Industry: A Glimpse into the Future of Intellectual Property,” we explored the growing legal and ethical complexities facing artists who use artificial intelligence in their creative workflows. But as complicated as things were then, the latest […]
Market Volatility Intensifies as Bond Market Sends Clear Warning
by Daniel Brouse May 21, 2025 As anticipated, the stock market is experiencing extreme volatility. This is precisely why I recommended dramatically reducing exposure to equities. The emotional and financial toll of riding this rollercoaster isn’t just unsettling—it’s unsustainable over the long run. Historically, chasing equity rallies in an unstable environment is a losing strategy. […]
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