Commodity Market Circuit Breaker and Nickel for Electric Vehicles
The story about a commodity market circuit breaker and nickel for electric vehicles starts with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the fact that an electric vehicle battery contains about 80 pounds of nickel.
What Cryptocurrencies Are Inflation Proof?
The buying power of the one US dollar in 1970 is equal to 7.31 today according the CPI Inflation Calculator. But, what cryptocurrencies are inflation proof? Not all of them have limits on how many may be mined or produced.
Inflation Heal Thyself
Back in 1979 when inflation approached 15% the Fed under Paul Volcker raised rates by 4% in one month to 15%. The belief was that low employment would not be solved until inflation was under control and the problem was primarily the result of previous monetary policy. Today the Fed’s much more gradual approach essentially says inflation heal thyself. Why is this?
Rational Cryptocurrency Investing
Cryptocurrencies did not exist until 2009 and today their total value comes to between $1 trillion and $3 trillion in US dollars depending on whether crypto is in a bull or bear market. Is there a manner of rational cryptocurrency investing that helps you take advantage of the growth of this market and not get sideswiped by its inherent volatility?
Nationalization of Western Assets in Russia
Western sanctions against Russia made in an attempt to stop the invasion of Ukraine will likely result in nationalization of western assets in Russia. Nationalizing foreign companies or companies of political opponents has long been a practice of dictators like Putin.
Future of US Money and Payment Systems
Bitcoin spiked up briefly on the news that President Biden issued an executive to submit a comprehensive report on the future of US money and payment systems. Is this good or bad for cryptocurrency investors? Is it good or bad for the US financial system?
Economic Impact of War
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues the news is full of death and destruction. Refugees leave their homeland. As this plays out we consider the economic impact of war.
Blockchain Investment Opportunities
Blockchain investment opportunities are not limited to cryptocurrencies. We have looked at such opportunities which include ways to use the blockchain for your own business and stocks in which one can invest.
Intel and Chip Making in America
We see similarities to when Steve Jobs was forced out of Apple and then came back to introduce smart phones and eventually be a company with a $2.74 trillion market cap. So, we began to think about Intel and chip making in America.
Can Russia and Ukraine Weaponize Cryptocurrencies?
As inflation hit its highest levels in forty years cryptocurrencies did not seem to be safe haven investments. Crypto has paralleled digital tokens and stocks in value for months. That may be about to change if Russia and Ukraine can weaponize digital currencies.