Commodities, Business & Shipping

Bitcoin Vs. Gold: Which Will Beat Inflation?​

Suddenly inflation worries are on the table again. That’s a bullish sign for putative inflation hedges like gold and Bitcoin—although worried investors shouldn’t overlook a simpler solution: stocks.

While the Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark federal-funds rate for the third time this year on Wednesday, policymakers walked back rate-cut expectations for 2025, triggering worries up and down Wall Street and sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 1,000 points. At issue: Economic growth remains strong and inflation stubbornly high. Inflation fears are a key reason 10-year Treasury yields spiked, despite the cut to short-term rates.

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Five Key Facts About the SHIPS for America Act​

Dec 19, 2024 #supplychain #martime #strategy

The Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the new Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act introduced by a bipartisan group in Congress that aims to create a National Maritime Strategy, expand the U.S. Merchant Marine, provide Shipyard Investments, facilitate Workforce Development and lead to the Next-Generation Innovations in shipping.

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00:00 Introduction
03:43 1. National Maritime Strategy
06:08 2. Fleet Expansion
09:30 3. Shipyard Investments
13:14 4. Workforce Development
16:40 5. Next-Generation Innovation
19:12 Conclusion

- Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Revitalize US Shipbuilding and Commercial Maritime Industries https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom...
- SHIPS Act Bill https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-conte...
- SHIPS Act Section by Section https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-conte...
- Bipartisan SHIPS Act Aims to Revitalize U.S. Maritime Industry, Counter China’s Dominance https://gcaptain.com/bipartisan-ships...

Dow closes nearly 500 points higher on cooler inflation data, but index posts third straight losing week: Live updates​

The Dow Jones Industrial Average bounced on Friday to close out a tough week that saw the index plunge 1,100 points in a single day and complete its longest losing streak since the 1970s. Some cooler-than-expected inflation data helped fuel the session’s bounce.

The 30-stock Dow gained 498.02 points, or 1.18%. The S&P 500 added 1.09%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.03%

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Holiday Season Insights With Eric Relph​

Dec 20, 2024 #GrainMarkets #CattleMarket #HolidayTrading

Eric Relph from Comstock Investments dives into the latest trends in the grain and cattle markets, shedding light on how the holiday season impacts trading volumes and market movements. In this comprehensive market analysis, he explores:
Read more below the vid on youtube.

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