Asia: Major global news today regarding the US China trade talks. President Trump tweeted on Sunday that the US and China have made substantial progress with the trade talks, extended trade talks were made during the weekend and the deadline for the tariff increase has subsequently been postponed. However, he did stress that an agreement […]
Asia: The global markets reacted to the following news of President Trump expectations to meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu later in the day to conclude US-China trade talks. Investors were really optimistic about the news, which pushed up most of the major Asian stock markets today. The Nikkei 225 was not to follow […]
Asia: Reports from Asia state that China is proposing an agricultural deal worth up to 30 bn a year. This would mean that China would have to source products from the US such as soybeans, corn and wheat. However, this news has failed to inspire any excitement in the Chinese markets today as the […]
At the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, yields an annual income of only $15,080. This is below the annual poverty line. It also reflects something that most people are unaware of — in Illinois, there are more than 19,000 retired teachers who get OVER $100,000 per […]
Asia: The markets had a stronger sense of direction today compared to yesterday with the majority of the markets in the green. After Trump’s comments alluding to the 1st of March as being a date which wasn’t necessarily set in stone, the Nikkei 225 rose 60 bps and the Shanghai added 20 bps more. […]
Asia: The Asian markets were mixed today. The Nikkei 225 rose by 10 bps and the Shanghai composite rose by 5 bps. The Kospi and Hang Seng slipped 24 bps and 42 bps respectively. A mixed day with the US-China trade deal still being a backdrop of the month. With the month end looming, […]
QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong; When I raised your name to an investor who was indeed biased toward gold, he said you were a front for bankers trying to keep gold suppressed and sent me an article where they quote you stating bankers are worth every penny they get. Do you tell the press that bankers […]
Asia: Asian markets jumped today at the idea of progression with the US – China trade talks. The event on the weekend of course helping when both President Trump and President Xi expressing pleasure regarding the progress using words such as “win-win” and “productive.” The Nikkei and Hang Seng both rallied circa 1.8% today. But […]
QUESTION: Western Civilization will collapse by 2032. I didn’t expect such a strong comment from you. Specifically, what does this mean? On the level of ancient Rome? Followed by the dark ages or just mediocrity and the rise of the East? GVH ANSWER: There is a serious risk that after 2032, this will be very […]
Asia: The week ended on a disappointing note for the Asian markets from an otherwise relatively decent weekly return. The Nikkei 225 declined 1.08%, but managed to increase 2.81% for the week. The Shanghai declined 1.37% today. US and Chinese trade talks have yet to come to a conclusion with the situation crossing the […]
