Monthly Archives: February 2025

S&P 500 Levels – The Speed Wobble Cometh

Watch these levels, folks. This one feels like it is ready for a deep correction. Market volatility can signal instability before a major downturn, just like a speed wobble on a bicycle or motorcycle—when the handlebars start shaking uncontrollably before … Continue reading

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Who Is Friedrich Merz? | NY Times

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Is It That Time?

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Germany Swings Right

Today’s German federal election has delivered a decisive yet complex verdict, with Friedrich Merz’s center-right Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) securing a plurality of the vote at around 29%, as exit polls suggest. Meanwhile, the far-right Alternative for Germany … Continue reading

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Buffett Building Big Buffer: Time to Buckle Up?

Warren Buffett’s recent moves in the stock market signal a strong defensive posture, one that suggests a serious market correction may be on the horizon. Over the past several years, Berkshire Hathaway has been a net seller of equities, shedding … Continue reading

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Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – February 21

Key Facts: The S&P 500 (-1.7%), Dow Jones (-2.51%), and Nasdaq (-2.51%) fell this week amid tariff concerns and weak economic data. The Russell 2000 (-3.71%) and Dow Transports (-3.45%) underperformed, reflecting slowing economic activity. Nvidia (+18%) gained on AI … Continue reading

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German Economy In Crisis | DW

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COTD: Tariff Talk

COTD = Chart of the Day

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Is China Leading the Global Tech Race? | BBC

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Happy Presidents Day, NOT!

Key Points: Survey conducted by political scientists from the University of Houston and Coastal Carolina University, with participation from American Political Science Association (APSA) scholars and published experts in presidential studies. Donald Trump is ranked as the lowest-rated U.S. president, … Continue reading

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