March 9, 2023

The Rise and Fall of Inflation: Lessons from Paul Volcker and Today's Economic Climate

The years that Paul Volcker served as the Federal Reserve's chairman, from 1979 to 1987, are fascinating to me. For his efforts to reduce rising inflation in the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Volcker is well known.

#micro thoughts#inflation

March 2, 2023

China's Belt and Road Initiative in Africa: Impact, Criticisms, and Controversies

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a Chinese foreign policy project that aims to promote economic and infrastructural development across Asia, Europe, and Africa. One of the key beneficiaries of the BRI has been Africa, where Chinese investment and infrastructure projects have played a significan

#macro thoughts#china#africa

February 28, 2023

Investing in the Semiconductor Industry: Exploring A.N.T.S. Companies and Beyond

In addition to investing in the A.N.T.S. companies - ASML, NVIDIA, TSMC, and Samsung - it may also be worth considering investments in smaller, mid-cap and small-cap companies that are connected to one of these larger companies. Some examples of such companies include MRVL, CGNX, MLNX, XCRA, ACXC, a

#macro thoughts

February 27, 2023

The Rise of the Petroyuan

China and Saudi Arabia are two of the world's biggest players in the global oil market, and their relationship could have significant implications for the future of the Petroyuan. We will explore the reasons why the Petroyuan is gaining traction, and how China and Saudi Arabia's relationship could c

#marathon macro

February 26, 2023

Week 7 & 8 Reading Recap for 2023

Week 7 & 8 Reading Recap for 2023

#weekly reading recap

February 23, 2023

Why Proper Position Sizing & Risk Management Are Key to Trading!

The concept of position sizing, and risk management as taught by Van Tharp, is a crucial aspect of successful trading. By determining my maximum acceptable risk per trade, I have been able to set clear guidelines for the size of each trade I make. This has been invaluable in helping me to manage my

#macro thoughts

February 16, 2023

Marathon Macro Week 7 of 2023

The latest CPI reading on February 1, 2023, showed a relatively high level of inflation at 6.41, placing us in the Viper Era of the economic cycle. However, the forecasted new CPI data in March 2023 of 5.64 indicates a decline in inflation, suggesting that we are transitioning into the Hawk Era of t

#marathon macro

February 16, 2023

The UK's Economic Struggles: A Trio of Challenges

The UK's economy has been struggling with several major issues that have contributed to its current economic situation. The productivity crisis has resulted in a lack of economic growth, making it difficult for the country to keep pace with other advanced economies.

#marathon macro

February 15, 2023

The Federal Reserve's Target Inflation Rate: Will it be Raised to 3%?

I believe that the Federal Reserve might consider raising its benchmark for inflation, also known as the target inflation rate, from 2% to 3%. While this decision would not be made lightly, as it would have both potential pros and cons for the economy, I think that there are some compelling reasons

February 12, 2023

Week 6 Reading Recap for 2023

Week 6 Reading Recap for 2023

#weekly reading recap