ThomasVmarino
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Wealth inequality is huge. Since 201o HNW has capture more. Those over 65 are controlling over 75% of the wealth.
April 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Wealth inequality is huge. Since 201o HNW has capture more. Those over 65 are controlling over 75% of the wealth.
real-world example of a bottle I use called Bivo. A VT company Sells at stores like REI.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
April 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
real-world example of a bottle I use called Bivo. A VT company Sells at stores like REI.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.
Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.
April 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.
Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.
April 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.
The average price of ground beef in March rose to $5.79 per pound vs. $5.13 a year ago and $4.81 two years ago. 12.87% inflation from one year ago ($5.13 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
April 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The average price of ground beef in March rose to $5.79 per pound vs. $5.13 a year ago and $4.81 two years ago. 12.87% inflation from one year ago ($5.13 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
The best return days almost never come during sunny bull markets. They show up amid chaos. All 10 of the S&P 500’s biggest one-day gains occurred during bear markets — as did its 10 worst days. In fact, both extremes clustered in the darkest moments when the market was down at least 20% from peak.
April 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The best return days almost never come during sunny bull markets. They show up amid chaos. All 10 of the S&P 500’s biggest one-day gains occurred during bear markets — as did its 10 worst days. In fact, both extremes clustered in the darkest moments when the market was down at least 20% from peak.
speaking of broken records, Trump has actually managed to break several in the past few days. Here is a list of the five quickest 10% drops in stock-market value in U.S. history
April 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
speaking of broken records, Trump has actually managed to break several in the past few days. Here is a list of the five quickest 10% drops in stock-market value in U.S. history
Maybe some people in the WH that understand MATH. WTF WH appears to have gotten its constants wrong. In fact, ¼ is the elasticity of retail prices. The elasticity of imports is 0.945. If the correct number had been used, the tariff rates would all have been 10% -14%, not crazy pants numbers
April 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Maybe some people in the WH that understand MATH. WTF WH appears to have gotten its constants wrong. In fact, ¼ is the elasticity of retail prices. The elasticity of imports is 0.945. If the correct number had been used, the tariff rates would all have been 10% -14%, not crazy pants numbers
Maybe some people in the WH that understand MATH. WTF WH appears to have gotten its constants wrong. In fact, ¼ is the elasticity of retail prices. The elasticity of imports is 0.945. If the correct number had been used, the tariff rates would all have been 10% -14%, not crazy pants numbers
April 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Maybe some people in the WH that understand MATH. WTF WH appears to have gotten its constants wrong. In fact, ¼ is the elasticity of retail prices. The elasticity of imports is 0.945. If the correct number had been used, the tariff rates would all have been 10% -14%, not crazy pants numbers
2026 CPR House Race Ratings. living in PA-01 I think it's closer.
April 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
2026 CPR House Race Ratings. living in PA-01 I think it's closer.
Trump doesn't like being 4th. Just wait...
April 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Trump doesn't like being 4th. Just wait...
Trump wants to be the best and #4 on this list isn't good enough.
April 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Trump wants to be the best and #4 on this list isn't good enough.
S&P Futures starting to approach the GFC sell off levels.
Isreal running to the White House to make a deal at 2:30pm EST 4/7. If they can't get a deal markets will continue to fall.
Isreal running to the White House to make a deal at 2:30pm EST 4/7. If they can't get a deal markets will continue to fall.
April 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
S&P Futures starting to approach the GFC sell off levels.
Isreal running to the White House to make a deal at 2:30pm EST 4/7. If they can't get a deal markets will continue to fall.
Isreal running to the White House to make a deal at 2:30pm EST 4/7. If they can't get a deal markets will continue to fall.
White House press corps to explain how the new tariff rates were calculated:
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
April 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
White House press corps to explain how the new tariff rates were calculated:
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
White House press corps to explain how the new tariff rates were calculated:
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
April 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
White House press corps to explain how the new tariff rates were calculated:
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
total exports (xi) total imports (mi), "elasticity of import demand" (ε) and "elasticity of import prices" (φ). Problem one of them = 4, while the other = ¼, so they cancel out. Fancy-looking equation is just scam.
HNW households control more than 50% of all assets and it has accelerated since the bank bail outs of the GFC!
March 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
HNW households control more than 50% of all assets and it has accelerated since the bank bail outs of the GFC!
Since 2010 the curve has accelerated.
March 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Since 2010 the curve has accelerated.
March 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
BREAKING Is Elon Musk even registered to vote? He's not even a republican??
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
BREAKING Is Elon Musk even registered to vote? He's not even a republican??
U.S. Debt The House resolution projects a rising debt, public debt surging from $30.4 trillion in FY2025 to $48.6 trillion by FY2034—resulting in a 125% debt-to-GDP ratio (117% present law).
Senate aims to stabilize debt at 99% of GDP through stricter spending controls and tax policy adjustments.
Senate aims to stabilize debt at 99% of GDP through stricter spending controls and tax policy adjustments.
February 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
U.S. Debt The House resolution projects a rising debt, public debt surging from $30.4 trillion in FY2025 to $48.6 trillion by FY2034—resulting in a 125% debt-to-GDP ratio (117% present law).
Senate aims to stabilize debt at 99% of GDP through stricter spending controls and tax policy adjustments.
Senate aims to stabilize debt at 99% of GDP through stricter spending controls and tax policy adjustments.
LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial, and Raymond James Financial have reduced emphasis on DEI in their recent annual reports. This shift aligns with a broader trend among financial firms. If you want a firm that aligns with your values, reach out to me. Team Osaic here!
February 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial, and Raymond James Financial have reduced emphasis on DEI in their recent annual reports. This shift aligns with a broader trend among financial firms. If you want a firm that aligns with your values, reach out to me. Team Osaic here!
"Is it rising sun or a setting sun" - Ben Franklin, 1787
I can't think of a better metaphor for the state of our country right now than a ship named the S.S. United States being dragged out to sea, soon to be blown up and sitting at the bottom of the Gulf of "America".
I can't think of a better metaphor for the state of our country right now than a ship named the S.S. United States being dragged out to sea, soon to be blown up and sitting at the bottom of the Gulf of "America".
February 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"Is it rising sun or a setting sun" - Ben Franklin, 1787
I can't think of a better metaphor for the state of our country right now than a ship named the S.S. United States being dragged out to sea, soon to be blown up and sitting at the bottom of the Gulf of "America".
I can't think of a better metaphor for the state of our country right now than a ship named the S.S. United States being dragged out to sea, soon to be blown up and sitting at the bottom of the Gulf of "America".
wealth concentration among HNW households has doubled its investable assets from 27% in 2010 to an estimated 51% in 2023. Those with less than $100K in investable assets decreased from 6% to just 2% over the same period. >60 yrs old now control 75% of the nation's wealth, up from 50% 10yrs ago.
December 18, 2024 at 1:15 PM
wealth concentration among HNW households has doubled its investable assets from 27% in 2010 to an estimated 51% in 2023. Those with less than $100K in investable assets decreased from 6% to just 2% over the same period. >60 yrs old now control 75% of the nation's wealth, up from 50% 10yrs ago.
Yup. A cat5 financial storm is coming. It started with bailing out oligarchs in 2008.
December 5, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Yup. A cat5 financial storm is coming. It started with bailing out oligarchs in 2008.