Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

‘The Incident’ Transformed This Hollywood Producer: A Thanksgiving Story

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"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” -- Hebrews 13:2 Frank Capra...

Why Did This Happen? This Chart Says It All

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“Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon.” -- Milton Friedman At last week’s Mont Pelerin Society meetings...

Is Income Inequality a Myth?

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“Income inequality is the challenge of our times.” -- Barack Obama (2013) “When you include all transfer payments and...

Are You Ready for $250 Oil?

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This morning, I received a text from a very smart colleague who has substantial investments and expertise in...

Global Tension a Catalyst for Energy Assets

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Last Tuesday’s release of September retail sales showed a monthly increase of 0.7% and above the 0.3% consensus...

A Calloused Market Heart

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Calluses are generally a good thing, as they are the body’s response to help shield against pain and...

Oil, Gold and the Middle East: What’s Next?

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“They cry peace, peace, when there is no peace.” -- Jeremiah 6:14 World war is spreading even as...

Four Uranium Investments Enhanced by Economic Indicators

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Four uranium investments offer appeal amid economic indicators that show key climate-conscious provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act...

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Inequality? This Product is the Great Equalizer

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“Without one in your pocket you would have to lug around the equivalent of 50 separate items.” --...

I Share This with Joe Biden

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I don’t have very much in common with President Biden. He’s a career politician, a Democrat and someone...