Appointment of a new FED Chairman caused me to dig into what is known as Financial Repression. For another explanation of the term check out the following quote. “The term “financial repression” was coined in 1973 by Stanford economists Ronald McKinnon and Edward Shaw. They introduced the concept to describe government policies—such as interest rate […]
Archives for 2026
Dirac 2026 Portfolio Review: 1 May 2026
US Equity markets reached new highs again this week and closed the week a little less than 1% higher than last week’s close. When we take a look at sector performance over this period: we see that Energy (XLE) was the clear leader.
Darwin 2026 Portfolio Review: 1 May 2026
As we go into the mid-third of the year (the lazy-hazy days of Summer), in a somewhat uncertain world, it seems as though investors don’t care about global political and economic problems any more and US equity markets continue to grind higher and to make higher highs week after week. This is exactly what happened […]
Financial Repression: Part III
If you have been reading this blog and/or following the appointment of the new FED Chairman you are aware of the potential or possibility of how the United States will work its way out of the 39 Trillion dollar debt – and growing at an alarming rate. The four ways to reduce the national debt […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 30 April 2026
“The Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review as of April 30, 2026, highlights the ongoing impacts of financial repression on investment strategies. In this environment, traditional asset classes exhibit altered risk-return profiles, necessitating a reevaluation of portfolio allocations. As we navigate these challenges, a strategic focus on diversifying assets becomes imperative to optimize performance. Continuous analysis […]
Financial Repression: Part II
Financial Repression. What is it? “Financial repression is a set of government policies—such as interest rate caps, capital controls, and bank regulations—that channel household savings into funding government debt at below-market rates. It acts as a “stealth tax” on savers to reduce high public debt burdens, often resulting in negative real interest rates where inflation […]
Gauss Portfolio Review: 29 April 2026
Yesterday the U.S. Equities market took quite a hit. This morning stocks are down again. What is going on to drive down the S&P 500, a good benchmark for monitoring the overall market? Check out this YouTube video. If the video does not start at the beginning, just move the slider back to the starting […]
Financial Repression: Part 1
This series on Financial Repression may be the most important blogs I have posted over the past 18+ years. Keep in mind that I am not providing financial advice. That is a major disclaimer. Rather I am telling readers what I am learning and how I intend to act based on information from several economists […]
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