Cycles of Change

The idea of creating a system that encourages free enterprise while minimizing excessive government control is appealing, but it requires careful balance. Here’s a proposal for a more stable and fair economic system: Consider a system where the currency is partially backed by a basket of assets, [...]

In an uptrending market, capturing returns through momentum trading involves strategically navigating high and low spikes within a range. This strategy capitalizes on the inherent volatility and trends by using managed increments of buy and sell orders. Here’s how this can be approached [...]

Estate planning is often viewed as a grim necessity reserved for the wealthy. This misconception leaves many individuals relying on simple wills that expose their assets to public scrutiny and bureaucratic delay. The revocable living trust offers a sophisticated alternative. It provides privacy, [...]

Market sentiment indicators are tools used by traders to gauge the overall attitude or mood of investors toward a particular market or asset. These indicators can be useful in predicting price movements and guiding momentum trading strategies. Here are several key market sentiment indicators: [...]

Navigating the financial markets requires a keen understanding of the ever-changing economic landscape and the ability to adjust strategies accordingly. One of the key elements in successful investing is recognizing and responding to market moods—commonly referred to as "risk on" and "risk off" [...]

The Five Flags Theory is an approach to personal and financial freedom that advocates for diversifying one's life across multiple countries. The term "flag" represents different aspects of life, each associated with a different country to optimize benefits and minimize liabilities. This strategy is [...]

In the architecture of global finance, the United States Treasury market serves as the bedrock of risk-free collateral. It is the foundation upon which nearly all other asset classes are priced. However, this purported stability relies on a singular, fragile assumption: that the issuer possesses [...]

Abstract: Bond market rebellions have occurred throughout history, often triggered by economic mismanagement, political instability, or loss of investor confidence. This exploration examines ten notable examples, analyzing the social and economic consequences of each event. The case studies reveal [...]

Abstract: The direction of interest rates is primarily set by central banks, influenced by economic indicators and government policies. Market rebellion occurs when investor sentiment turns against these policies, leading to unrest and significant financial market shifts. This exploration examines [...]

Here is a list of 50 professions ordered by the magnitude of impact AI is expected to have on them. In listing the order of impact for the 50 professions, the following criteria were used: Degree of Task Automation: The extent to which AI can perform or augment tasks traditionally done by humans in [...]

The architecture of global reserves is reverting to physical settlement. For decades, the US Treasury bond served as the primary instrument of sovereign savings. This era is concluding. In 2024, central banks acquired one thousand and forty-five metric tons of gold. This marks the third consecutive [...]

This analysis discusses the historical and economic benefits of tobacco usage in the USA, focusing on the period when tobacco was a significant cash crop. It also investigates the context and justification behind the statement "What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar," attributed [...]