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Formerly Stable US Treasuries Are Trading Like Risky Assets; 2008-esque in Warning to Trump, US Dollar tanks MASSIVELY
***Data sourced via Bloomberg:*** When the US does something truly self-defeating and stupid, the natural response of currency traders is to seek an Alpine sanctuary. The Swiss franc is regarded as the safest of havens. So it’s significant that the dollar just endured its worst day compared to the Swiss …
The fallacy that the Smoot-Hawley tariffs caused the Great Depression
Here's Paul Krugman (March 2016) debunking the myth that Smoot-Hawley tariffs caused the Great Depression: [https://archive.nytimes.com/krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/04/the-mitt-hawley-fallacy/](https://archive.nytimes.com/krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/04/the-mitt-hawley-fallacy/) Also, here's a good analysis from one of my favorite channels on the inflated negative view of the tariffs: [https://youtu.be/vn8uCHgTqX4?si=HPOB9\_kVwBxqa0he](https://youtu.be/vn8uCHgTqX4?si=HPOB9_kVwBxqa0he) And finally, a thoughtful analysis from Tanvi Ratna on how tariffs MIGHT work. To …
Trying to get educated on bond funds
If I buy BND, (or any long-term bond fund) should the goal be to hold +7 years. And is the Fidelity version FBNDX as good as BND. I read this on another post- "There is evidence of manager skill being an edge on the bonds side, so I'll pick a …
BONDS - how will this situation play out?
So it seems like President Trump’s goal is to lower the federal interest rate. If the federal interest rate goes down, bond prices should go up, right? (Making bonds a good investment currently). However, I am also hearing news about a “selloff” of U.S. bonds by the Chinese government. And …
So what now? (Roth) suggestions...
New investor, so still learning; please don't judge to harshly. Opened a Roth back in January, and should have the 7k max end of this month. What do I do now? I can still trade inside the Roth, just not add any more until next year, correct? How so I …
Does anyone know where I can find the cancellation button for the James Altucher program?
I no longer want to subscribe to his program and I went to the website and cannot find my account information anywhere. Even if I access it through my emails from them. There’s also no cancellation button or anyway to stop the program through the website without calling them. I …
Unpopular investing opinions & misconceptions
This is your safe zone to drop your unpopular investing opinions, raw truths you believe, or call out common misconceptions. Let’s hear the takes people usually don’t wanna admit. I’ll start with mine: The market is NOT guaranteed to always go up in the long term - and no one …
Is Gold the new Bitcoin? Insane gains the last 5 years!
Gold has outpaced Bitcoin in returns, with latest spot prices almost $3,200/oz. Bitcoin, meanwhile, has been flat for the last 5 years holistically, with the exception of the peak prior to you-know-who won the election. Gold seems to be kind of a safety trade now, and regardless of what the …
Best sources for most up-to-date general market info?
I am a buy and hold investor with 90% of my portfolio. I usually invest in ETFs (QQQ, VOO) and some Magnificent 7 stocks. For the other 10%, I enjoy actively trading and learning about companies. I have even made pretty good money day trading sometimes with that 10%. In …
Intel CEO invested in hundreds of Chinese companies, some with military ties
https://www.reuters.com/technology/intel-ceo-invested-hundreds-chinese-companies-some-with-military-ties-2025-04-10/ Reuters' review found that Tan controls more than 40 Chinese companies and funds as well as minority stakes in over 600 via investment firms he manages or owns. In many instances, he shares minority stake ownership with Chinese government entities. Several investors interviewed by Reuters expressed concern that the …