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An Update on Europe’s Energy Crisis
August 29, 2022
Europe's energy crisis is becoming intolerable and politicians are promising action, but reduced supply from Russia limits possible solutions.
Europe's energy crisis is becoming intolerable and politicians are promising action, but reduced supply from Russia limits possible solutions.
Today's topics include "Zip it" to pivot talk, monetary & fiscal policy must work together, grading Powell's Jackson Hole appearance, small businesses struggling to pay rent, downside-limited funds become more popular, predicting the death of the dollar, a different perspective on the economy, another look at crude oil open interest, your daily update on energy prices, regulating hedge funds like dealers, meme stocks, and the end of the office?
Today's topics include ignore Jackson hole?, European energy prices continue higher, more signs of a slowing housing market, homebuilders still have long-term investment case, rent controls, food prices, and crypto's market value
A breakdown of the work-from-home crowd
Several alternative measures of the housing market suggest the exuberance seen since the pandemic have peaked.
As summer gives way to fall in the northern hemisphere, several seasonal total return trends also change.
ETFs represent an important part of equity markets, allowing everyday investors to capture different types of market strategies with just one investment and minimal fees.
In the week ending August 19, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve shrunk by 8.1 million barrels. This was its largest weekly drawdown on record.
The latest data shows Democrats have a polling lead over Republicans. The Senate is now favored to stay in Democrat control as Republicans struggle in two important Senate races.
A long-term look at wholesale wheat prices