My Thoughts on Current Events
14 Jun 2025 5 minute read 1 comment Perfectionist25
For the past 34 years, Japan has held a pretty impressive title. It was the world’s largest creditor. Simply put, this means that Japan has more money than it lends to the world, or more assets than foreigners have in Japan. See, countries can invest...
13 Jun 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Perfectionist25
Home improvement giant Home Depot (HD), one of the blue-chip icons, is generally seen as a solid investment regardless of economic conditions. It pays dividends, if not sensational ones, and its offerings are essential. However, HD stock has not perf...
12 Jun 2025 2 minute read 2 comments Perfectionist25
Microsoft (MSFT) is launching a branded handheld console for the first time in its history, competing with Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Switch 2, which was unveiled on June 5. Here are the first details: Known for its many different business segments, Microsof...
11 Jun 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Perfectionist25
The tariff talks between the US and China, which have raised concerns about global trade being squeezed, are ongoing. High-level trade talks in London are continuing with the rare earths agenda. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Ho...
10 Jun 2025 2 minute read 2 comments Perfectionist25
There are several fundamental issues that will be discussed in the next 10 years in the world in economic terms. One of these is electric vehicles and battery technology, the other is artificial intelligence, and the other is renewable energy, which...
8 Jun 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Perfectionist25
In April, China tightened export rules for rare earth minerals. Seven of the 17 major rare earths now require a special government license to leave the country. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that rare earths aren’t technically rare. They’re...
7 Jun 2025 4 minute read 3 comments Perfectionist25
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters during his election campaign, got into a heated argument with the President on Thursday. The tension in question had a very negative impact on markets already shaken by the tariff a...
6 Jun 2025 3 minute read 1 comment Perfectionist25
Money is defined in its most basic sense as everything that is generally accepted in the exchange of goods and services and the payment of debts. However, this definition does not fully meet the functions of money in the modern economic system. Becau...
5 Jun 2025 3 minute read 5 comments Perfectionist25
There are some companies where classic valuation metrics are not enough to tell their story. Stocks with extraordinary growth stories often overturn traditional valuation metrics. For example, Tesla $TSLA: At one time, its P/E ratio was above 1000. T...
4 Jun 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Perfectionist25
The Bank of Japan's interest rate hike decisions may have significant effects on the global economy. We can say that Japan is a major economy that has been following an ultra-loose monetary policy for many years. Japan, which has been implementing ne...
