Investor CAFÉ Newsletters
GOLD VS. STOCKS: WHICH IS BETTER?
“The magical metal is no match for the American mettle.” — Warren Buffett (2019) Like many of you, I am a big fan of Warren Buffett’s investment prowess (but not his views on taxes and government policy). In Warren Buffett’s just released annual report, he rejects the notion of market timing. He confesses, “I have no idea […]
The U.S. Economy Is NOT Slowing Down, Business Spending Soars!
“Gross Output provides an important new perspective on the economy and a powerful new set of tools of analysis, one that is closer to the way many businesses see themselves.” — Former Bureau of Economic Analysis director Steve Landefeld Is the U.S. economic boom coming to an end? The federal government last month reported that real […]
The Truth About Global Warming: Real Threat or Hysteria?
By Mark Skousen Editor, Forecasts & Strategies “Global climate change is a serious problem calling for immediate national action.” — Janet Yellen and other top economists I received an urgent letter last month from Janet Yellen, former Fed chair, asking me to join with other top economists, including 27 Nobel Prize winners, to sign a statement […]
SUPPLY SIDE TAX CUT FEVER: WHY THE RICH ARE LEAVING NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA
Supply side economics works! The 2018 massive corporate tax cut of 21% has generated lots of new jobs, higher wages and new businesses. It has been one reason the stock market is close to an all-time high, continuing the longest bull market in history. The tax cut has also encouraged U.S.-based international companies like Apple […]
The China Meltdown Is Here!
Publisher’s Note: We closed Mark Skousen’s Winner’s Circle earlier this month but have decided to open up eight more slots — and once they are gone, we will close membership again until June. Winner’s Circle is a lifetime membership to all five of Mark’s services. Call Grant Linhares directly at 844-419-4548 to learn the details and find out what your […]
What Can We Learn From Jack Bogle, the Conscience of Wall Street?
Publisher’s Note: We closed Mark Skousen’s Winner’s Circle earlier this month but have decided to open up eight more slots — and once they are gone, we will close membership again until June. Winner’s Circle is a lifetime membership to all five of Mark’s services. Call Grant Linhares directly at 844-419-4548 to learn the details and find out what your […]
Are Government Shutdowns Good for the Economy?
“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe when the legislature is in session.” — Judge Gideon Tucker The stock market has been soaring ever since the federal government shut down on Dec. 22 in a budget dispute between President Trump and the Democrats who now lead the U.S. House. Ironically, the Dow has climbed […]
Better Than Stocks and Real Estate!
“The business of investing is not the same as investing in a business.” — Maxims of Wall Street Are you worried about losing up to half your money in the stock market? It happened twice in the past 18 years. And in the final three months of 2018, the average stock index fell over 15%. What about […]
Why Inflation Is Here to Stay – the Case for Gold
“Fiat money and fiduciary credit are the pillar and post of our age of inflation.” — Hans F. Sennholz “The establishment of central banking removes the checks of bank credit expansion and puts the inflationary engine into operation.” — Murray N. Rothbard When the Federal Reserve was created in December 1913, it had two purposes: (1). To […]
Wall Street’s Yo-Yo Ride Surprised Investors
The market can do ANYTHING.” — Jesse Livermore “It was the worst of times…and the best of times.” –Charles Dickens In my entire 40-year career on Wall Street, I’ve never seen anything like it. On Monday’s shortened Christmas Eve session, we witnessed the worst down market in history. The Dow fell more than 600 points to […]
