Nov 30, 2023 | Advisories
“‘Unrealized losses’ on securities – mostly Treasury securities and government-guaranteed MBS – at FDIC-insured commercial banks at the end of Q3 jumped by $126 billion (or by 22%) from the prior quarter, to $684 billion, according to the FDIC’s...
Nov 22, 2023 | Advisories
Home sales volume down 14.6% from last year even as prices dropped 5.1% from June 2022 peak. Analyst Comment: It looks like the housing market is breaking, which will be great news for buyers. Gov intervention can certainly interrupt a major correction though. For...
Oct 13, 2023 | Advisories
The former head of Hamas called for a “Day of Jihad” today, October 13th. Source
Aug 12, 2023 | Advisories
Recommendations: Avoid if possible. Use caution, especially in major cities. Avoid confrontations if possible due to poor self-defense laws that favor criminals. Analyst Comment:Unpermissive self-defense laws, biased judges and juries, high levels of crime, drug-use...
Jun 21, 2023 | Advisories
Recommendations: Observe and be aware of military activity in your area. Analyst Comment: There are increased reports of US military activity around the United States. During the summer, National Guard and Reserve Units conduct their annual training so it is not...