Mark Skousen
Oil, Gold and the Middle East: What’s Next?
“They cry peace, peace, when there is no peace.” — Jeremiah 6:14 World war is spreading even as America faces serious problems at home. Is it in America’s interest to defend Israel, Ukraine and other still viable countries, even as we suffer from massive deficit government spending and mismanagement inside our own country? I’ve visited […]
This ONE Chart Shows Why Wall Street and Washington are Worried
“And renouncing illusions, find peace and content, In that simplest, sublimest of truths — six percent!” —Nicholas Biddle (“Maxims of Wall Street,” p. 186) The first half of 2023 showed a strong recovery in the stock market, especially in technology. But since July, it’s been a different story. Wall Street has struggled, and may even […]
There is Only ONE Guaranteed Way to Financial Success
“Any earner who earns more than he can spend is automatically an investor.” — Gerald Loeb (“Maxims of Wall Street” p. 21) Last week, I gave a series of lectures at Wabash College, the all-male school in Indiana, and The Citadel, the mostly male military academy in South Carolina. Prof. Richard Ebeling and Mark Skousen at The Citadel. […]
What is the Greatest Threat to Your Investments Today?
What is your greatest fear when it comes to investing? Is it taxes, inflation, recession, world war, another pandemic or maybe even global warming? Last Sunday was Constitution Day (Sept. 17), the day 39 brave founders created a new nation that would change the world (see more about the importance of Constitution Day below). But […]
Our New Book is Banned in Beijing!
“Cleon Skousen was truly a giant. I encourage everyone to read the story of this great man, which will inspire you to join the cause of liberty.” — Senator Mike Lee I’m thrilled to announce the release of a new book that my wife Jo Ann and I have worked on for three years — […]
Three Charts Foretell the Future… Plus Viva Vivek!
“If you want to stay ahead, keep one eye on the Fed.” — Patrick Balogna (Maxims of Wall Street, p. 65) As we enter the fall of 2023, Wall Street faces a conundrum: an aggressive fiscal policy with growing trillion-dollar deficits by the Biden administration in the face of a tight monetary policy by the […]