Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. In this column, JWR also covers hedges, derivatives, and various obscura. Most of these items are from JWR’s “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective. Today, a closer look at the natural gas and propane markets. (See the Commodities section.)
Precious Metals:
Silver prices surprise with a 5% selloff, but its structural bull market remains in place – analysts.
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At Gold-Eagle.com: Gold Forecast – Fiscal Crisis and the Next Great Depression by 2030.
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Drainage: China’s New Gold Wallet Will Suck the West Dry. (A hat tip to H.L. for the link.)
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And speaking of China, see this video: Massive FAKE Silver Scam Operation – BUYER BEWARE.
Economy & Finance:
Tracking regulatory changes in the Biden era.
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Why Does the Federal Reserve Target 2% Inflation?
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Buyer of Failed Silicon Valley Bank Reports $9.5 Billion Profit Following Acquisition.
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Linked over at the Whatfinger.com news aggregation site: Warren Buffett Warns: The “Incredible Period” For The US Economy Is Ending.
Commodities:
Global Ultrahigh Purity Propane Market Forecast to 2030.
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Natural Gas Market Indicators – May 1, 2023.
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Propane autogas infrastructure is growing. The included map is useful.
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From OilPrice News: How to Play A Potential Bounce In Natural Gas.
Equities:
Analysis – Fed’s Hiking Pause May Not Signal All-Clear for US Stocks.
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A recession is coming — and stock markets won’t come through it unscathed, strategist says.
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Over at Seeking Alpha: A ‘Recession’, A ‘Bear Market’, And A ‘Market Crash’ On Deck In 2023?
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I’m a Stock Market Pro: These Are the 10 Most Recession-Proof Stocks in 2023.
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Forex & Cryptos:
Argentina Is Going Broke to Stall a Full-On Currency Collapse.
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At Currency Thoughts: Another Week Has Passed With Little Progress in the U.S. Debt Limit Stalemate.
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Why Americans Will “Volunteer” to Trade Their Cash for a Central Bank Digital Currency.
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PayPal Plunging Despite Increasing Crypto Holdings.
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US lawmakers target perceived risks of crypto adoption in El Salvador with reintroduced bill.
Tangibles Investing:
Electric Cars Lose Value TWICE as Fast as Gas Vehicles.
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Palmetto State Armory (one of our affiliate advertisers) has some great specials in their “Daily Deals” this week. With just two weeks remaining before the ATF’s reclassification of arm-braced pistols goes into effect, it is good to see that they still have some AR rifle uppers priced as low as $199 each. Order soon!
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News Tips:
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