by Daniel Brouse February 20, 2025 Projected Devaluation of U.S. Homes Due to Climate Change Recent analyses indicate that climate change poses a significant threat to the U.S. housing market. Over the next five years, it’s projected that at least 20% of U.S. homes will experience devaluation due to climate-related impacts. In certain vulnerable markets, […]
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Climate Change and Policy Shifts Threaten U.S. Housing Market Stability
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Trump’s Housing Finance Reforms: Privatization and Deregulation Amidst Controversy
The Trump administration has outlined plans to reform key entities in the U.S. housing finance system, specifically Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), with potentially significant impacts on mortgage rates, the real estate industry, homeowners, and the broader economy. Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to increased mortgage rates, […]
DOGI: The Department of Government Inefficiency
There has been no evidence of government efficiency at DOGE. In fact, the opposite is true. The operational costs of DOGE and the broader financial impact of its aggressive cost-cutting strategies have not been fully disclosed. While the department claims significant savings, concerns have been raised regarding potential expenses related to legal challenges, workforce reductions, […]
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Investment Strategy: When ‘America First’ Is Last
Ironically, since November 2024, the “America First” fiscal policy has coincided with the U.S. stock market’s underperformance relative to global markets. In contrast, European and Chinese equities have demonstrated superior performance during this period. Our conservative investment strategy recommends maintaining the bulk of investments in short-term Treasury bills. For younger investors with a longer time […]
Mass Federal Layoffs Jeopardize Essential Services and National Security
The recent mass layoffs of tens of thousands of federal employees, including specialized personnel in critical sectors such as nuclear safety, are poised to have significant economic and security repercussions. Disruption of Essential Services The termination of specialized personnel can lead to interruptions in critical public services. For instance, the firing of 3,400 U.S. Forest […]
Federal Funding Cuts and the Emerging Republican Backlash
Federal Funding Cuts: Disproportionate Impacts on Red States and Emerging Republican Backlash Red states, which often receive more in federal funding than they contribute in taxes, are disproportionately impacted by federal fund reductions. This dependency means that cuts in federal funding can significantly affect their budgets and economies. Federal Funding Dependency in Red States: Higher […]
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Real Estate in the Face of Economic and Environmental Challenges
Real Estate in the Face of Economic and Environmental Challenges: Inflation, Currency Devaluation, and Climate Change Impacts by Daniel Brouse February 16, 2025 Real estate has traditionally been viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, often maintaining or increasing in value during such periods. However, the escalating impacts of climate change and shifting […]
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: The Impact of Dollar Valuation and Fiscal Policies on Inflation and Growth by Daniel Brouse February 15, 2025 I) Tariffs and the Dollar The imposition and threats of tariffs by the U.S. government have led to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies. Initially, the announcement of […]
Protectionism 101: Trump Economics
Most of Trump’s policies are based on common misconceptions and in fact contradict established economic principles.. To begin with, the U.S. government often subsidizes companies to keep operations domestic. This can make our products more expensive and our businesses less efficient and competitive. A notable example is electric vehicles (EVs). The U.S. heavily subsidizes EVs, […]
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Economic Update: The Path to Disaster
The Republican Party is driving the U.S. economy off a cliff, and the consequences are unfolding in real time. The good news? Trump’s team is imploding under the weight of its own reckless and poorly planned policies. The bad news? The so-called “Make America Great Again” agenda is achieving the exact opposite—weakening the country economically, […]
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