Monthly Archives: March 2022

Retirement plans for reappraisal as asset prices fall

The aging population drove a steady rise in retirees over the past decade.  The pandemic accelerated this with a surge in those opting to retire sooner than previously expected (shown below courtesy of Dailyshot.com). The motivation has been partly fear … Continue reading

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Diving loonie and treasury spreads warn of recession

Oil prices (WTIC) have doubled in just over three months. Average U.S. gas prices, up 10% in just the past week, hit a 30-year high of $4.17 a gallon ($5.44 in California), and North American LNG prices have spiked to … Continue reading

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The Problem with Jon Stewart: the stock market

The Problem With Jon Stewart’s latest show looks at deception and rigged trades in the stock market.  Here is a direct video link for Apple TV subscribers. The segment with SEC chair Gary Gensler is available separately on YouTube at … Continue reading

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