Posted on 01/05/2022 9:20:20 AM PST by Browns Ultra Fan
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting should have a Lawrence Welk bubble machine operating, particularly for their announcements.
When we look at the Buffett Indicator, we can see how The Federal Reserve’s loose monetary policies (or follycies) are driving up stocks to unsustainable levels that may not survive without The Fed’s “Do Ho Big Bubble Policies.”
How about the Shiller CAPE (Cyclically-adjusted Price/Earnings) ratio? While not up to dot.com levels yet, the Shiller CAPE ratio is climbing with the assistance of The Fed and their insane money printing.
How about house prices? The Case-Shiller National home price index is far above the level last scene during the housing bubble of 2005-2007. Again, with a little help from The Federal Reserve.
I can’t wait to see how the equity market and housing market reacts IF The Fed actually follows through with reducing monetary stimulus. Probably not just adding more stimulus, just reinvesting the Treasury and MBS proceeds (aka, not shrinking the balance sheet).
Speaking of Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music Makers, watch the blazing-hot electric guitar work worthy of Steve Morse or Jimmy Page in this video.
Here is the new logo for The Federal Reserve.
(Excerpt) Read more at confoundedinterest.net ...
They have the ultimate job of preserving America's existing social and political stability. They won't be able to pull it off.
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Gold: $1824.50
Silver: $23.25
My local coin dealer is offering spot +7 for silver eagles right now.
Make that:
Jan 5, 2022-
Time to buy some more then, eh?
I don’t like the premiums US bullion demands. There are cheaper ways to increase holdings of PMs.
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