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The week commenced with yet another “flash crash.” The August 2015 version was notable for its ferocity and impressive global scope. Then there was the Dow’s 1,200 point “buy the dip” (and rip the bears’ faces off) rally from Monday’s lows. At Wednesday’s low point, the Shanghai Composite had sunk 18.7% from last Friday’s close, […]
The McAlvany Weekly Commentary with David McAlvany and Kevin Orrick “What’s next? I think there are tremendous opportunities. If you have a significant position in cash and a significant position in metals, I think you are perfectly poised to put those assets to work for you in productive assets in the years ahead. And I […]
About this week’s show: David heads to China where financial crises accelerates China dumps 180 billion in U.S. Treasuries Income starved retirees forced to take risks they WILL regret The McAlvany Weekly Commentary with David McAlvany and Kevin Orrick “What’s next? I think there are tremendous opportunities. If you have a significant position in cash […]
August 17 – Reuters Breakingviews (Edward Chancellor): “Financial markets, like religions, are faith-based networks. The complex structures of assets and liabilities that comprise markets are held together by a set of underlying beliefs. Unlike religions, however, financial dogmas are occasionally shown to be false. We experienced such a moment last week, when the Chinese authorities […]
The McAlvany Weekly Commentary with David McAlvany and Kevin Orrick “We are in an 18-24 month window where there is likely to be real hell to pay in the financial markets. We’re talking about the government finance bubble. And what is the simple conclusion, to reiterate last week’s conclusion? Keep your powder dry. Is that […]
About this week’s show: Too little too late: Will Yellen raise rates? UK’s Jeremy Corbyn wants to hand out money Credit markets sending an “All is NOT well message.” The McAlvany Weekly Commentary with David McAlvany and Kevin Orrick “We are in an 18-24 month window where there is likely to be real hell to […]
I figured I would surprise readers this week and focus on China. There’s been a lot written and spoken this past week. My challenge is to put Chinese devaluation into perspective and offer unique insight. August 12 – CNBC (Fred Imbert): “China’s decision to depreciate the yuan was presented (albeit surprisingly) to the world as […]
I figured I would surprise readers this week and focus on China. There’s been a lot written and spoken this past week. My challenge is to put Chinese devaluation into perspective and offer unique insight. August 12 – CNBC (Fred Imbert): “China’s decision to depreciate the yuan was presented (albeit surprisingly) to the world as […]
