By 2022, money market funds have deposited $1.7trn in the fed’s overnight reverse-repo facility. They agree to buy a security from the fed and resell it back later at a given price (usually higher). But the rates on overnight transactions have jumped from 0.05% in February 2022 to 4.8% today, offering better rates and higher-qualityContinue reading “Reverse Repo and Bailouts – April 2023”
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Ford Analysis – March 2023
Ford motor company (NYSE: F) is in the midst of a transformation. The company is evolving into an electric vehicle leader. Although its EV segment is very slowly taking off, its investments towards a gas-free world will emerge over the next few years. Ford can tap into recently legislated tax credits of up to $7,500Continue reading “Ford Analysis – March 2023”
Paramount Global Analysis – February 2023
Paramount Global (NASDAQ : PARA), a media company formerly known as ViacomCBS, missed earnings estimates in its most recent quarter losing nearly 6%. Is it a buying opportunity? Lets look at the company. Paramount Global is a multi-faceted company. It has instantly recognizable cable networks, movies and shows. To name a few: Paramount Pictures, Miramax, CBSContinue reading “Paramount Global Analysis – February 2023”
Car subsidies and ride-hailers – October 2022
After passing the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government now requires that a tax credit for electric vehicles must have 60% of its parts made in the United States, Mexico or Canada, along with final assembly in North America. Manufacturers also have a 200,000 EV tax credit limit (all Tesla cars have hit it). IContinue reading “Car subsidies and ride-hailers – October 2022”
Europe’s Upcoming Energy Affordability Crisis – September 2022
Electricity prices are set to soar in Europe over the upcoming months. It is expected to hit lower-income families hardest with utility bills going up steeply. Europe uses the merit order principle, a mechanism designed to determine the price of electricity. The price is linked with demand, starting with low cost power sources such asContinue reading “Europe’s Upcoming Energy Affordability Crisis – September 2022”
Specific and General Droughts Worldwide – August 2022
Droughts are the latest piece of news that will affect growth prospects and inflation. According a to Global Drought Observatory report, Europe is having its worst drought in 500 years. According to BBC: “Compared with the average of the previous five years, EU forecasts for harvest are down 16% for grain maize, 15% for soybeansContinue reading “Specific and General Droughts Worldwide – August 2022”
Australia’s Housing Market – May 2022
Australia’s housing market is about to burst. Inflation and inflation expectations are both going up and becoming slowly entrenched causing Australia’s central bank to worry about its effect on consumer prices and raising interest rates to try to tame it. Rate increases along with a high percentage of variable-rate mortgages are set to deflate houseContinue reading “Australia’s Housing Market – May 2022”
Italian Bonds Upcoming Crisis – May 2022
Italian bonds are headed towards trouble. A possible ending of bond-buying and higher interest rates by the European Central Bank has brought fresh light into Italy’s government debt. Low employment rate, stagnant productivity, lack of investment in education and technology, an extensive bureaucracy and a north-south divide have affected Italy’s ability to reform in pastContinue reading “Italian Bonds Upcoming Crisis – May 2022”
Russian Foreign Debt Default Possible by May 4 2022
Al-Jazeera says that Russia and Russian companies owe about $150bn in foreign-currency debt. According to Globe and Mail, Russia has until May fourth to fix its payment method on foreign bonds otherwise Moodys might consider it a default. Russian bonds are traded at a deep discount, some offering returns of over 100% in 18 months.Continue reading “Russian Foreign Debt Default Possible by May 4 2022”
Nutrien Analysis – March 2022
Nutrien (TSX:NTR, NYSE: NTR) is a publicly-listed potash, nitrogen and phosphate producer. With all three being above their ten-year average price, potash and nitrogen are set to gain further (phosphate may gain a little too but to a lesser extent). Belarus and Russia are the second and third, respectively, biggest producers of potash worldwide behindContinue reading “Nutrien Analysis – March 2022”
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