September 2017

Trump and Kim are determined to start a nice big nuclear world war for reasons known only to them. (Think overpopulation) The infantile insults and fear of self-worth and rivalry keep escalating demonstrating the need for world leaders to undergo a psychiatric evaluation before attempting to lead countries. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-25/havens-climb-on-north-korea-as-stocks-point-lower-markets-wrap

Although there is some proof that hermits, monks, and recluses live longer, this longevity researcher may have found a connection between long life and close personal relationships. http://upliftconnect.com/the-secret-to-living-longer-may-be-your-social-life/

Yellen keeps hinting at a rate hike but so much easier to just be able to read charts. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-20/yellen-brushes-aside-inflation-mystery-as-fed-eyes-rate-hike

Bitcoin news oscillates daily from Doom and disaster to irrational elation over the certain eternal dominance among the endless supply of competitors. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-20/-bitcoin-jesus-ver-sees-the-digital-currency-splitting-again

All traders are tuning into the possible outcome of today’s FOMC statement. Many factors now come into play including Trump’s address to the U.N. and Fed current economic strategy. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-19/asia-markets-point-to-mixed-start-amid-trump-fed-markets-wrap  

When it comes to market sentiment and social mood we have seen that when there is fear or “risk off” sentiment the Yen increases as well as the CHF and Gold. That’s what happens when there is a threat of war, natural disaster etc. Here is another more educated view of what the pundits at

Bitcoin was an ingenious plan to make a lot of money for the people who created it while pretending the digital coins had some value beyond being an anonymous way to exchange real currency which the creators got from gullible buyers. People are still buying Bitcoin always using real currency to buy them. Pretty good

There have been some challenges since the idea of Brexit first got going. Apparently, Theresa May is now back on track with taking some actual steps to making Brexit happen. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-11/may-s-brexit-law-passes-first-hurdle-as-rebels-demand-re-writes

Estonia is becoming a very attractive country with its “e-residency” option and their own cryptocurrency. They seem to be creating their own worldwide citizenship with common goals and bonding through a new vision of online wealth management. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/23/estonia-cryptocurrency-called-estcoin.html

I can see that the Yen might increase due to natural disasters in the U.S., but I’m not sure Irma has anything to do with the value of the EUR. Certainly, you can see that Draghi’s talk during the ECB press conference caused some wild fluctuations in both directions which are typical for the emotional