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11 Dec 2023

BREAKING >>> bitcoin prices just fell over 5% in a matter of minutes, hitting as low as $41,500

After its eight straight green week, Bitcoin is finally taking a breather. The decline comes at a time of low volume and liquidity. Source: Kobeissi Letter

11 Dec 2023

% Below All-Time High (total returns)...

Dow ETF $DIA: 0% S&P 500 ETF $SPY: -1.0% Nasdaq 100 ETF $QQQ: -1.7% Russell 2000 Small Cap ETF $IWM: -21% ARK Innovation ETF $ARKK: -68% Source: Charlie Bilello

11 Dec 2023

GOLD remains 20% below the 1980 peak inflation adjusted

Source: DB, Win Smart

11 Dec 2023

Some guys never rest...

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11 Dec 2023

Over the last 30 years, the purchasing power of the US consumer dollar has been cut in half due to inflation

At the same time, the S&P 500 has gained 764% (>7% per year) after adjusting for inflation. Source: Charlie Bilello

11 Dec 2023

Nice one by Lyn Alden -> Since the start of 2020, the United States has taken on $10.7 trillion in new public debt (i.e. accumulated deficits)

That's about $80k per household in four years. Have households received that much in deficit spending? Some did, but likely very few of them... Source: Lyn Alden

11 Dec 2023

U.S. ECONOMIC DATA THIS WEEK:

*CPI INFLATION (TUES.) *PPI INFLATION, FED POLICY DECISION (WED.) *RETAIL SALES, JOBLESS CLAIMS (THURS.) *NY FED MANUFACTURING INDEX, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION, SERVICES PMI & MANUFACTURING PMI (FRI.) Source: www.investing.com

11 Dec 2023

Losses at the Fed have now passed $125 billion

Source: Win Smart, CFA

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