by Daniel Brouse April 9, 2025 From Sector-Specific Levies to Unpredictable Pauses, Determining What Tariffs Remain in Effect Has Never Been More Complex In a stunning reversal, the Trump administration just announced a 90-day pause on its controversial reciprocal tariffs policy — a clear sign that recent market chaos is starting to bite. With a […]
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Tariff Turmoil: The Chaos and Confusion Surrounding U.S. Trade Policies in 2025
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Tariffs and the Liquidity Crisis in Long U.S. Treasuries
by Daniel Brouse April 9, 2025 The tariffs, particularly those imposed during the trade war with China and Japan, are indirectly contributing to a liquidity issue for U.S. Treasury bonds in several key ways: 1. Higher Borrowing Costs and Inflationary Pressure Tariffs raise the cost of imports, driving up prices for American consumers and businesses. […]
A Recession by Any Other Name: Why the Coming Downturn May Not Look Like Past Crises — But Will Feel Even Worse
by Daniel Brouse April 6, 2025 What are the chances of a recession? It really comes down to how one defines a recession. Traditional recessions are often characterized by rising unemployment, but with Trump’s immigration policies severely restricting the labor force, the job market may appear tighter than usual — even as the underlying economy […]
The Silencing of America: Journalism, Protest, and the Rise of Fear
by Anonymous April 6, 2025 It’s terrifying to watch American journalism go silent — not because reporters don’t care, but because many of us know exactly what happens when we speak the truth now. I know. I’ve been an investigative journalist for over 35 years. I’ve filmed police corruption, government lies, and abuse of power […]
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Trump, Debt, and the Art of Losing Other People’s Money
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
Financial Ethics and Legal Controversies: Trump, Musk, and Conflicts of Interest
Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Regulations for U.S. Presidents and Officials When a U.S. president takes office, they—as well as their cabinet members, high-ranking officials, and anyone with substantial influence in the administration—are generally required to disclose all financial activities. This process is designed to ensure transparency, prevent conflicts of interest, and uphold ethical […]
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Trump’s Sector-Specific Tariffs
March 27, 2025 Since January 2025, the United States has implemented several sector-specific tariffs in an effort to protect domestic industries. These tariffs are in addition to any existing country-specific tariffs and represent a continuation of protectionist trade policies. However, historical data suggests that such high sector-specific tariffs often fail to achieve their intended goals. […]