Monthly Archives: June 2019

The Atlantic: The Boomers have ruined everything

It is important for those of us over age 50 today to understand the socioeconomic tensions sweeping the developed world, because younger generations are increasingly aware of how status quo policies and decisions are harming them. Present conditions and systems … Continue reading

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Consolidation has rendered a self-defeating system

After rising sharply between 1984 and 2000, US productivity gains have weakened since, averaging less than 1% a year since 2013–the lowest since 1980-84 (source: Hoisington Management) After 20 years of industry consolidation we have enabled a self-defeating economic system.  … Continue reading

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Equity market valuations are horrifying, don’t kid yourself

This tweet and chart from Economist David Rosenberg last Friday is worth a ponder for all those still holding and hoping for the miracle of perpetual levitation in the stock market. You are here. What’s your plan? How expensive are … Continue reading

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