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Here’s an example of how dangerous it is to jump on board some hot-sounding idea: earlier this week, on the heels of the success of drones in the battlefield around the world, people decided to pile into American companies that make drones. These equities ripped higher, but by today – – all gone.
What has happened with the /RTY over the past fifty hours has been extraordinary. On Wednesday, based on the obviously fake government data showing inflation is gone (check your grocery store to verify this), equities absolutely exploded higher, with small caps leading the way. I figured it was game over, man.
Good morning, everyone, and Happy Friday the 13th! The Fourth Turning is ramping up stronger than ever, and over the course of just 48 hours, the market has turned into an endlessly annoying bore-fest into something electric, exciting, and fun.
Of course, the mega-news last night (for which the world was only provided ceaseless warnings for at least a full day in advance) was the Israeli attack on Iran, which sent crude oil screaming higher. As is so often the case, the reaction was overdone, and about half the “screaming” has left the building.
