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. […]
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China Hits Back: 84% Tariff Targets U.S. Farmers First
by Daniel Brouse April 9, 2025 In response to President Trump’s recent tariff increases on Chinese imports, China has retaliated by imposing an 84% tariff on U.S. goods. This escalation significantly impacts American farmers, as agricultural products are primary targets in China’s countermeasures. Impact on U.S. Farmers: Loss of Competitive Edge: The steep tariffs make […]
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Dumbfoundingly Dumb Tariffs
by Daniel Brouse April 9, 2025 The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) calculated that the cumulative average tariff rate on Chinese imports would reach nearly 125% following the implementation of an additional 84% tariff by the Trump administration. This calculation accounts for the compounding effect of successive tariff increases over time. Here’s a breakdown […]
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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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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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