Employment data show job declines in California and New York diverging from national trends, raising concerns about regional labor market weakness, structural shifts, and the impact of policy and migration on two of the largest US state economies

Apple’s long-awaited artificial intelligence strategy, coupled with strong iPhone 17 sales, could reshape investor sentiment and unlock billions in new value

A look at high-yield derivative income ETFs and risk-parity funds exploring how options income leverage and multi-asset strategies aim to balance yield risk and long-term portfolio stability

Enthusiasm for Bitcoin has faded in 2025 as price appreciation vanishes. After hitting a high of $123,900 on Oct. 7, Bitcoin slid into a sharp 32.2% drawdown and broke through the $100,000 support level. ETFs like CBTJ can help,

An overview of an aggressive short-selling portfolio targeting overheated stocks and ETFs with clear topping patterns, especially in AI semiconductors, consumer cyclicals, and expensive names, while managing risk through strict stop loss discipline

I recently recorded a podcast with Richard Hanania and wrote a post on my Great Depression book to introduce new readers to my views. I’ve authored three books on monetary economics including The Midas Paradox with more to discuss ahead.

Fed week reinforced the core trading lesson: stops are not failures but protection. Accepting risk means honoring exits waiting after losses and staying sidelined when conditions are poor until the market offers clear opportunity again

Since I opened my position in August 2019, the stock has delivered a total return of 84%.