Peter's Blog

How the Russia-Ukraine War Could Go Nuclear–By Accident

A nuclear tragedy could be “dangerously close,” according to the UN’s top nuclear watchdog. 

“The Enemy Waits:” Rocket Launch Wounds U.S. Personnel in Iraq

There’s been a “dangerous escalation” in the Middle East conflict, according to U.S. officials, who are left bandaging the wounded after a rocket detonated inside an Iraqi airbase.

Flattening Yield Curve is the Calm Before the Storm

Americans are already struggling to feed their families and pay their bills, but having predicted every US recession since 1960, the flattening bond yield curve is speaking loud and clear that an “official” downturn is nearly inevitable. With bond prices on the rise as the Fed looks increasingly likely to cut rates in September, the […]

Shock Therapy: Reforming U.S. Energy

In an era of global uncertainty and volatile energy markets, the United States stands at a crossroads. Our nation’s energy policy has long been a patchwork of regulations, subsidies, and political compromises that have stifled innovation and hindered our path to true energy independence. It’s time for a bold new approach: unleashing the power of […]

Volatility Incoming: The End of the Yen Carry Trade

Earlier this year, we discussed the likelihood of the yen carry trade unwinding under the BoJ’s decision to end decades of zero-interest rate policy, or ZIRP. That unwinding now appears to be entering full swing.

Farewell, Democracy: Venezuelan Socialism Is Here to Stay

“I speak to you with the calmness of the truth,” Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González told supporters, who had gathered outside his campaign headquarters in Caracas. “We have in our hands the tally sheets that demonstrate our categorical and mathematically irreversible victory.”

Chinese Taking Advantage of Yen Weakness as Domestic Retail Struggles

As the Chinese central bank slashes interest rates in a bid to save its floundering economy, and the Bank of Japan continually intervenes to the tune of billions to save its dying yen, wealthy Chinese consumers are headed in droves to Japan to take advantage of the exchange rate and load up on fancy goods. […]

Prepper Paradise: Gold’s Power When It All Goes Down

Society’s linear march forward is used to justify numerous seemingly innocuous lifestyle choices. The assumption that the way things have been is the way they will continue to be is the unquestionable tenet at the root of a carefree ideology that can lead to horrid unintended consequences when it all goes down.

Transforming the USPS Through Privatization

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is a cornerstone of American communication and commerce. However, it has faced mounting challenges in the form of inefficiency and waste. Privatization is a way to address these issues and transform the USPS into a more efficient, innovative, and financially sustainable entity.

Boeing, Money Printing, and the Military-Industrial Complex

Boeing’s commercial jets struggle, but its military machines thrive, all fueled by endless fiat money.