Yearly Archives: 2023

There will be retribution.  Bank it. If he were thrown into the sea with a huge rock tied to his neck, he would be far better off than facing the punishment in store for those who harm these little children’s … Continue reading →

The so-called lithium triangle Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia account for more than half of global lithium resources, and both Brazil and Argentina have auto-making experience. That could be the basis of a regional electro-mobility platform, she said.  – Bloomberg There’s … Continue reading →

Geez, some of these firms got bailed out during the financial crisis, then turned around and bought up massive amounts of homes in bankruptcy, and now squeezing tenants for higher rents. No justice, no peace. Don’t look at the average … Continue reading →

QOTD – Quote of the Day h/t:  Dr. W., the best!

Weekly Summary Global markets correlated as theory would predict:  interest rates higher, the dollar stronger, and stocks and commodities lower. Ten-year yields were up across the globe as the U.S. Treasury note yield approaches 4 percent on sticky inflation data. … Continue reading →

Good piece in the Washington Post today on the “cost of thriving index  (COTI),” which provides some granular insight into how America’s middle class is faring.   …(COTI), which starts from a simple premise: Americans must prioritize five sets of goods … Continue reading →