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Capitalism Is in Grave Danger November 20, 2018 U.S. Economy Competition is what made capitalism a success story. Without competition, capitalism is simply a big racket, with us as the marks.
Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Shopping Extravaganza Sets up Massive Growth November 19, 2018 Global Economy Chinese online retailers rake in billions as consumers splurge to snap up once-a-year deals on must-have goodies. But Alibaba tops them all.
How to Measure Market Volatility With the VVIX Indicator November 16, 2018 Trading Strategies Yes, you read that right. The VVIX indicator, not the VIX index. But before I explain… Often the trades that seem too risky are the ones that turn out to be the most profitable. It’s when things are at their worst. When you wonder whether another crash is inevitable and when the financial media is […]
America Takes Lead in Oil, Producing More Oil with Less Wells November 16, 2018 Commodities, Oil If you don’t know the Law of the Vital Few, you should. Also known as the 80/20 rule, it states that 80% of an effect comes from 20% of the causes. Managers are very familiar with this law. Their top few workers deliver the lion’s share of results. Economists point to the fact that a […]
Fed Watch: Consumer Prices Signal More Rate Hikes November 16, 2018 U.S. Economy Consumer prices' slow and steady climb will force the Fed to keep raising interest rates. Inflation needs to be subdued for the Fed to stop raising rates.