Tue, 1 May 2018
Author Ronald Kessler has known Donald Trump for over two decades. Who better to write the real story than he? According to Kessler, Donald Trump has a warm and human side that he struggles to hide from the public. He's generous to those around him and is intensely competitive. He encourages discord and dissension among those around him, but sees it as helpful in making better decisions. He was a wild youth and that earned him a trip to military school. While wanting to be accepted by the elite, he can't help but put a stick in their eye at any opportunity. One thing Ron says is for certain, he loves the country and sincerely wants to Make America Great Again! |
Tue, 1 May 2018
Mickey observed that volatility appears to be calming down. Major US stock markets were largely flat with the DJIA up .2%. Emerging markets were down 1%. TSX up 1.6% and TSX-V -1%. Bitcoin the always volatile digital currency was up 31% for the month. Gold was down .8% and Silver was off .3% for the month. Pt down 3% and Pd was up 1.2%. Copper up 1.8%. Energy was up again this month, with WTI and Brent both up 7%. Natgas was up 4.5%. Uranium was flat. Currencies saw the Greenback up 1.9% and the Euro lost 1.2%. Rate on the 10 year T Bond spiked to 2.95%, although it had passed 3% during the month. Gold to Silver holding right around 81. The gold to platinum ratio hit an all time low at .69. Is platinum a screaming buy or will it keep sinking? Tilll next month! |
