“‘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...

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...

The former head of Hamas called for a “Day of Jihad” today, October 13th. Source

Oregon Travel Advisory

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...

Increased Domestic Military Activity

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...

New York City Travel Advisory

Recommendations: Avoid if possible. Be aware of elevated crime risks and unpermissive self-defense laws. Be extra cautious not to provide a pretext for a traffic stop or law enforcement encounter. Practice good situational awareness at all times. Keep values well...