May 7, 2020 * The dollar bugs rule the roost once again…. * Gold gets bashed on Wednesday, Chuck says it’s a “sign”… Good Day, and a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! In honor of Tub Thumpin’… I get knocked down, but I get up again, you’re never going to keep me down…. Story of … Continue reading “20.2 Million Jobs Shed In April….”
May 6, 2020 * The dollar bugs rule the roost again on Tuesday night * Did U.S. citizens spend their stimulus checks? Good Day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! Well, by now I’ve climbed down from my roof, where I had gone to yesterday so that everyone could hear me screaming about Ken Rogoff… … Continue reading “What The Heck Is Ken Rogoff Talking About Now?”
May 5, 2020 * Traders can’t figure out which way they want to go…. * Gold is stuck in the muck around $1,700… Good Day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! Rainy days and Mondays always get me down…. Years and years ago, when I was a young man working downtown, in my suit … Continue reading “Currencies Give Back All Of Their Gains From Friday!”
May 4, 2020 * Currencies rally on Friday, but give back some gains * Gold rallies back to $1,700, which Chuck thinks is the new $1,300… Good day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! May the 4th Be With You…. HA! Well, it finally warmed up here! And our spring lasted 2 days, before it … Continue reading “May The 4th Be With You!”
April 30, 2020 * Currencies and dollar bugs continue to play their game! * 1st QTR GDP’s first print… -4.8%…. A recession is here! Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! T-minus 5 days until the stay at home rule will be lifted here in Missouri… Good news across the board on treatments … Continue reading “So, Were The Previous 9 New Programs Just Chopped Liver?”
April 29, 2020 * currencies lose ground during the day * Has this become a Europe / Asia VS U.S. Traders thing? Good Day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! I guess that serves me right, to depend on the weather forecast this week, that over the weekend said that each day would have some … Continue reading “What Will Powell Have To Say Today?”
April 28, 2020 * Currencies lose ground on Monday, but rebound overnight! * Gold can’t find a bid on Monday…. Good Day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! Well, yesterday, was a blur to me…. I did some reading, did some crossword puzzles, and then fell asleep around 2 pm and didn’t wake up … Continue reading “Oil Tankers Become The New Method Of Storage!”
April 27, 2020 * Currencies rally on Friday and through to today… * Templeton closes 6 bond funds in India! Good day…. And a Marvelous Monday to you! Well, after two rotten to the core days here with chilly rain, and gray skies, the sun came out yesterday, and it was an absolutely beautiful day! … Continue reading “The FOMC Meets This Week….”
April 23, 2020 * dollar bugs return to the top of the hill…. * Gold gets back above $1,700…. Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! My memory came back to me last night, as I remembered what I was doing during the actual Game 4 of the World Series in 2006…. My … Continue reading “ECB To Buy Junk Bonds….”