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NOTE: This is the FINAL report for 'The week that was'. All numbers for the shortened week and final totals for the 2024 year ending data is accurate, to the best of my knowledge, from sources.
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Hi @Old_Joe. That was a 'word test' to help determine cognitive skills. And you, kind SIR , are at the top of the excellence scale. Have a glass of wine with my blessings. :) Be sure your dear spouse knows that "I said so".
ADD #1: SOME BOND funds had distributions this week, which should be reflected in this weeks numbers, as provided by their sources.
ADD #2: This is directed towards possibilities into the new government period arriving January 20, and monetary/f…
Hi @MrRuffles
Thank you for this inclusion here. We had watched a discussion on a news program about this favorable section of the bill for the co-president elect.
Hi @Observant1
Thank you again. This particular program is worth at least one and perhaps two views for full absorption; depending on one's mood or schedule this holiday period.
Remain curious,
Catch
I've placed this comment here for a wide exposure and not a real buy/sell statement. Don't yell at me too much.
Depending upon one's available viewed tv stations, this 30 second ad pops up often. It is a full on marketing ploy, aimed mostly (IMHO)…
Thanks @AndyJ for finding a current (less than 1 day old) write about this legislation. This article clears the confusion about the bill going back to the House for another vote. I wasn't able to finish viewing C-SPAN as to what took place.
We watc…
Hi @sma3
xxx(The pediatric cancer research funding was indeed cut from the spending bill.)xxx
CORRECTION: My initial write on this is incorrect, apologies. I had followed voting on C-SPAN and missed this.
The pediatric cancer research funding w…
ADD: A reported gauge monitored by the FED, the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) slowed somewhat, may have helped support positive pricing on Friday for bond NAVs, via lower yields.
ADD #2: MANY BOND funds had distributions this week, which…
@FD1000 U.S. house speaker Johnson had obtained a bi-partisan agreement with the U.S. Senate, being both Republican and Democrat; as well as the Democrat house. Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump intervened, with Mr. Musk presenting numerous postings on 'X' r…
@FD1000
I'm sure the proclamation by Mr. Trump had impact upon the markets for December 18.
You, of all people; should be fully aware that bonds, notes, bills and other forms of credit are the 'lubrication' that allows the smooth flow of 'cash' that…
After one month of being on the edge, a new NO confidence vote today (Dec. 16) has thumped the German government. Europe is having a nasty period, too.
Article
@BaluBalu
if my statement sounds incomprehensible or improbable even after a week, send me a PM, I am more than happy to share examples of how we are the enablers.
There won't be a PM from me. If the topic is worth discussing, you may start a new t…
@BaluBalu
I have no idea about others here, but we don't have a need for online banks. We have enough accounts, as is. Our local CU is for parking monies for current needs. If a larger balance is needed, we have a two day transfer from Fidelity from…
@BaluBalu You noted:
Of course, we are the enablers of both those category of abusers. We are stupid enough to be hypnotized into doing their bidding.
I'm likely too tired after a way long day; but I hope others or you offer more clarity and bet…
So, what are the bond kids thinking??? A .25 rate cut this coming week and then FINI for a length of time due to inflation. Perhaps there is concern with required skillsets for proper restructuring of multiple departments within the U.S. government …
Discover what the 'big thinkers' were thinking in 2023 to 'guide' you, the investor, for the 2024 investing year. ONLY 4 minutes of your time. The whole video program is worth watching, but you may start just past the 5 minute mark, named PRICE TARG…
From my wee brain. A lot of 'Never Never Land' I do believe in our future. Hopefully, we'll be able to maintain our 40% equity/60% bond-MM positions properly.
I offer two quick area thoughts below. M&A can be played with some funds. I'm hoping …
@Crash The 'Big Chains'. By the end of September, all 186 Rite Aid stores closed in Michigan. While this may be a blip in the corporate world, this caused problems in the small communities. Rite Aid was the place to have a medical prescription fil…
"Markets will fluctuate." YES.
My ongoing challenge is to keep 'my' fluctuations tempered.
I need more ponder time today, to provide something reasonable.
1. There have always been those who thought mediation will take them to some magic place mentally within a matter of months. For some, I am sure this happens. My point being, is that if one has never meditated, it would be difficult (for me) to exp…
@yogibearbull Good for you; and we're so very pleased that you arrived HERE.
TM for me, I do believe; has made a difference. Although, I can't compare to another me, as I've meditated for 50 years. And no, for those who do not meditate; I've not…
@WABAC Agree with you. I discovered interesting uses of Y'all, etc. being exposed to various regions of the U.S. I'm a Michigan born and live. We have our own 'tones' according to others. Moreso an Ontario accent, with the exception being the U.P.,…
@BaluBalu
where in M* do you go to pull the comparative fund performance data? I assumed you created a dummy portfolio / watch list with all the funds in your weekly post.
--- We don't have a watch list that we use for the data numbers for the list;…
@BaluBalu As to TLT, the I-Shares web site indicates a -1.09% YTD vs the M* data I use; which indicates for this week's numbers, as a -1.02% YTD. NOTE: TLT also had a December 2 monthly distribution. I do not go to each vendor page for performance …
@Mark Excellent suggestions for a 'younger' person who has time and can ride some market turns over the years.
FBALX has maintained a high percentile ranking over many years for its category. FPURX is better yet !!!
But, can those be purchased out…
Hi @BenWP Hoping she didn't have other than mental injuries. Still an unwanted event in one's daily life. Convince her to get a 2023 Camry SE. About $27K + tax, here and there, when having less than 20K miles, which leaves some mileage room to the …
@BaluBalu
Is there a typo in the sentence before the sentence in bold?
A few of the associated words please. Thank you.
Is there confusion about the weekly changes and then the total YTD, which would include the current week???
.....For the WEEK/…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the selected bond sectors, as listed; through the end of the year (2024). This 'end date' will take us through the U.S. elections period, pending actions/legislation dependent upon the ele…
Thank you again, @Observant1.
Everyone here should be watching these presentations; and saving them for further/future reference.
Especially important for this #39 report, IMHO; is Lesson #2 starting at the 5 minute mark, titled 'Price Targets'. A…
French government a NO confidence vote. Government effectively 'toppled' at this time, and not since 1962.
The grand reopening of Notre Dame, on Saturday; may not be as joyful for some folks.
ARTICLE HERE.
December 4, Wednesday, 7AM EST update article
At this time: Opposition parties submitted the impeachment motion just hours after parliament unanimously voted to cancel Yoon’s declaration, forcing him to lift martial law about six hours after it beg…
