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Country Risk: My 2024 Data Update

Richard Drury updated his most recent update of country risk for July 2024. He looks at political structure, exposure to war/violence, corruption, and protections for property rights. He argues that a trade-off between democracy and autocracy is more risky for investors. He says a democratic country is more likely to be stable and predictable.

Weekly Report: what happened at AFK last week (0715-0719)?

Weekly Commentary: Election On The Brink

Americans fear their country is spiraling out of control following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This week likely marked the onset of a period of de-risking/deleveraging. The S&P 500 was at record highs in Monday's trading. Doug Noland offers his weekly market commentary.

Weekly Report: what happened at AFK last week (0708-0712)?

Weekly Commentary: Houston, We Have A Bubble Problem

Weekly Report: what happened at AFK last week (0701-0705)?

Weekly Commentary: Nothing Matters

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Weekly Commentary: Nothing Matters. Two-year Treasury yields dropped 14 bps this week, to the low since March 27th. Markets reacted to weaker-than-expected June Non-Farm payroll and ADP data. The grossly imbalanced U.S. Economy may be weaker - but not weak.

Top Mining Companies Commit Billions To Zambia's Copper Industry

U.S. Global Investors' Frank Holmes talks about Zambia's economic growth. Copper's crucial role in the country's economy and its importance in renewable energy applications. Top mining companies Commit Billions To Zambian's Copper Industry. The country's main export is copper, which is crucial to its mining sector.