[Reuters] US isolated at G7 meeting as tariffs prompt retaliation [BloombergQ] Japan’s Aso `Feels Sorry’ for Mnuchin Amid Outrage Over Tariffs [...]

As I see it, cracks are opening in the greatest Bubble of all time. Serious fissures have developed in EM, Europe and China. Meanwhile, the stimulus-driven [...]

[Reuters] Global stocks rise, bond yields fall as political tensions ebb [BloombergQ] Treasuries Fall, Dollar Rises as Jobs Data Beats: Markets Wrap [Reuters] [...]

This week we look at how the markets reacted to the developing situation in Italy. We’ll review how the US Dollar Index, Euro, Gold, Silver, DOW, and [...]

[BloombergQ] Stocks Drop, Bonds Rise as Trade Tensions Simmer: Markets Wrap [Reuters] U.S. to impose tariffs on EU steel, aluminum [Reuters] Europe will give [...]

[BloombergQ] Treasuries Slide as Italy Panic Fades; Euro Jumps: Markets Wrap [Reuters] Italy renews attempt to form a government and end turmoil [BloombergQ] [...]

Michael Hartnett “Every Fed Tightening Cycle Creates A Crisis” A little bit of chaos worldwide gives a temporary dollar boost What does Lucille Ball [...]

[BloombergQ] U.S. Stocks Drop as Italian Woes Trigger Selloff: Markets Wrap [BloombergQ] Italian Bonds in Meltdown Spark a Global Flight to Haven Assets [...]

[BloombergQ] Risk Appetite Fades on Italy Outlook; Oil Slumps: Markets Wrap [TheStreet.com] Italy Bonds Plunge, Stocks Hit 13-Month Low as Constitutional [...]

[Reuters] Italy’s efforts to form government fail as president defends euro [Reuters] Italy president under pressure to accept euroskeptic minister [...]

[CNN] Gas prices are up 31% from last Memorial Day. Here’s why [BloombergQ] Italy’s Standoff on Finance Chief Stalls Talks on New Government [...]

Interestingly, financial crises over the ages have often unfolded during autumn. Early economic thinkers pondered and debated the sources of instability and [...]

[Reuters] Wall Street lower as oil prices slump [MarketWatch] Treasurys extend weeklong rally on Italy fears [CNBC] White House official: Trump could take a [...]

This week we discuss the price movements of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, the US Dollar Index, the DOW, & more. Gold held its $1280s level and now has [...]

[CNBC] Dow falls 100 points after President Trump says North Korean summit is off [BloombergQ] Stocks Struggle as Trade Fears Linger; Euro Gains: Markets Wrap [...]