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DAVID STOCKMAN Americans Living On Borrowed Time

David Stockman | Americans Living On Borrowed Time

Feb 11, 2019 04:25 pm
By Remy Blaire

David Stockman, Author of Peak Trump
January was a month of extremes. The broader market managed a strong advance for the first month of 2019. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq and S&P 500 surged last month to notch their best monthly gains for January, in years – if not decades. On the other side of the spectrum, extreme weather patterns brought a blast of Arctic air that caused temperatures to plummet across the central and eastern U.S.
It was politics as usual and the partial U.S. government shutdown came to an end after 35 uncertain days. The January Federal Reserve meeting came and went with no change in rates but a notably dovish shift that emphasized the FOMC’s intention. The Fed stated that it would be “patient as it determines what future adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate may be appropriate.”
There was some resolve at the end of January but plenty of questions still hung in the air.
The final month of 2018 had been a dismal one for Wall Street. The major stock indexes posted annual losses that were the worst since the deep tumble of 2008. Yet the turnaround that came after the year-end slump of 2018 saw the S&P 500 tack on 7.87% in January. The performance marked the index’s best advance since 1987.
BUBBLE READY TO BURST
David A. Stockman, former congressman and budget director for President Ronald Reagan, remembers 1987 very well. It was the year that Greenspan kicked off the “era of bubble finance.” This era simply kicked the can, or what Stockman calls “the day of reckoning,” down the road. Indeed, the balance sheet has gone from $200 billion to topping the trillion-dollar mark.

Stockman spent his early days in Washington D.C., engaging with several administrations of the White House and changes in Chairmanship at the Federal Reserve. He is quick to point out that the current “dysfunction in government” is worrisome and that there is “nothing but bad stuff ahead.”

Some things change while other things stay the same. In the case of borrowing by the federal government there have been no signs of a slowdown since Stockman first warned Americans about deficits during the Reagan years. While the debt-to-GDP ratio of the U.S. may not be at the very top of the list of worst offenders, it has cleared the 100% mark.
Stockman joined me at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York to discuss his top concerns for the U.S. economy. He says that it’s not the trade deals or funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall that are the most worrisome of issues. Instead, he remarks that Americans are living on borrowed time and the root of the problem lies in “bad” money.
Sept. 20, 2018, is indicated as an important date. He delves further into the significance of that day in another interview and in his latest book, Peak Trump. In case you’re wondering about Stockman’s prediction for the next stock market correction – listen closely to his answer and learn how he is planning for his grandchild’s financial future:
Interview segment with David Stockman on January 24, 2019: CLICK HERE.
THE BIG FREEZE
Winter usually brings colder and shorter days and plenty of inclement weather. While most of the country is thawing out from the recent bout of wintry weather, forecasts for slower economic growth continue to be issued by global institutions and investment houses.
The 2019 State of the Union did not address specific policy solutions to the problems that Trump says would endanger the national economy. Yet the immediate potential crises on the horizon include: the short-term government funding measure set to expire on Feb. 15 and the clock is ticking for the debt ceiling reinstatement on March 2.
In addition, the expiration of the U.S.-China trade tariff truce is March 1. U.S. officials will be heading to Beijing on Feb. 14-15 with the delegation comprised of Robert Lighthizer, Steven Mnuchin and David Malpass.
Whether March welcomes a balmy environment for market sentiment – time will deliver the outcome of the negotiations.

Stockman wonders how the nation will fare in the aftermath of these risk events and remarks that Americans will “reap the consequences of the money-printing spree … and massive borrowing by the public and private sectors.”  Even cautious optimism isn’t convincing enough to drag gold lower.

As the equity markets recovered in January the bond market did not reflect risk-on behavior. At the same time spot gold extended gains last month and held above the $1,300 per ounce level. Gold has managed to hold onto multi-month highs as the Fed rate outlook hit the “pause” button.
In the short-term, the precious metal is caught in a tug-of-war between a stronger dollar and fundamental risks. At the very least the dovish Federal Reserve should provide support for gold prices.
According to the World Gold Council, holdings of gold ETFs last month marked their highest level since March 2013. The spotlight was shining on inflows into global gold ETFs that increased 72 tonnes in January. The WGC pointed out that net longs are below historical averages. In the beginning of February, the outflows of global gold ETFs were notable.
Amid rising gold prices and increased M&A activity among the mining majors, the outlook for the yellow metal may be brighter.
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FRANCO-NEVADA Declares Quarterly Dividend, Provides Update on 2018 Preliminary Financial Performance and Details for Upcoming Release of Financial Results Franco Nevada Corporation

Franco-Nevada Declares Quarterly Dividend, Provides Update on 2018 Preliminary Financial Performance and Details for Upcoming Release of Financial Results

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NEVADA COPPER Pumpkin Hollow Progress and Construction Update


February is now upon us and it’s time to share another construction update and some recent photos. Once again, we remain on schedule to enter production in Q4 of this year.

(The New Headframe for the EN Vent Shaft at Pumpkin Hollow)

East Main Shaft
We have temporarily stopped lateral development on the 2770 and 2850 levels in order to install utilities in the shaft.
The utilities installed to date include two, very impressive, 350 hp ventilation fans and the accompanying ventilation ducting that runs down the entire length of the east main shaft. This provides a strong, constant flow of fresh air to the 2770 and 2850 levels.
We have also installed a 10-inch dewatering line from surface down to the 2850 level for future dewatering pumps.
Up next: The resumption of lateral development mining on both the 2770 and 2850 levels

The new vent fans – fully up and running
Installing the new ventilation ducting
(EN Vent Shaft Headframe)

East-North Vent Shaft
The headframe has been installed along with the jumbo nest. This is used to swing the drill jumbo in and out of the shaft during shaft sinking activities.
All hoist sheave wheels have been installed and all ropes have been wound onto the main hoist as well as the three Galloway winches and the emergency auxiliary hoist. All headframe support backlegs are installed and the electrical and safety systems have been installed

Up next for the East-North Shaft: Installation of the dump chutes, commissioning of the hoist and starting to sink shaft.
Surface Works
We have successfully finished the dry stack tailings test pad. We are continuing to finish off the drainage and surface-water run off ditches and ponds. The power poles and switch gears arrived and we’ve completed the 25 KV power line move. The comminution area (responsible for crushing and grinding ore) and the flotation areas of the process plant are undergoing foundation work.
Up next for the Surface Works: Continuing foundation work for the process plant and continued engineering work for the permanent 120KV power line.

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LIMONEIRA Enters Agreement to Expand Global Presence with Strategic Joint Venture and Land Acquisition in Argentina

SANTA PAULA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

-Expected to be Accretive for Fiscal 2019-

-Expands Company’s Lemon Holdings by 1,200 Acres-

-Further Enhances the Company’s One World of Citrus™ Initiative-

Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (LMNR), a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with FGF Trapani (“FGF”), a multi-generational, family owned citrus operation in Argentina. Beginning in 1937 with Ignacio Trapani, Ricardo Trapani (3rd generation) and his sons, Fabricio, Gabriel, and Franco (4th generation) have grown FGF into an enterprise of over 3,200 acres of lemons and oranges in the Provinces of Salta, Jujuy and Tucuman as well as owning and operating a juice processing facility in the Province of Tucuman.

As part of the agreement, Limoneira will create a subsidiary in Argentina under the name Limoneira Argentina S.A.U. (“Limoneira Argentina”) and will acquire 25% of the parcels of Finca Santa Clara, approximately 1,200 acres of planted lemons, upfront with an additional 25% to be acquired over a three-year period. Limoneira Argentina and FGF’s agreement will operate under the name Trapani Fresh, with Limoneira Argentina as the managing partner and responsible for all fresh fruit sales, holding a 51% interest and FGF holding a 49% interest. The agreement is expected to close in the middle of March 2019. FGF Trapani will maintain 100% ownership and control of the juice processing facilities and operations.

Alex Teague, Senior Vice President, stated, “It’s very exciting for us to expand our global footprint into Argentina and thereby strengthen our ability to become a 365-day, 24/7 global supplier of fresh citrus to our valued customers around the world. This joint venture fits in nicely with our One World of Citrus™ initiative and we are looking forward to welcoming FGF’s family owned business to the Limoneira team. This relationship will provide Limoneira with access to new markets and distribution networks, increase production and technical capacity and also reduce impact on operating results.”

Harold Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer, added, “We are excited to add FGF’s rich supply of citrus to our global production and increase our competitive position. Our two companies have a long history with a combined 205 years in the business and this joint venture is bringing together years of industry knowledge and expertise. We expect the deal to be accretive in fiscal year 2019 and we will provide more information on our first quarter call in early March.”

About Limoneira Company

Limoneira Company, a 125-year-old international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has grown to become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (pronounced lē mon΄âra) is a dedicated sustainability company with 14,500 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties, and water rights in California, Arizona, and Chile. The Company is a leading producer of lemons, avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other crops that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including guidance for fiscal year 2018 and 2019, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Limoneira’s current expectations about future events and can be identified by terms such as “expect,” “may,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should be,” “will be,” “is likely to,” “strive to,” and similar expressions referring to future periods.

Limoneira believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable but cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, Limoneira cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors which may cause future outcomes to differ materially from those foreseen in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in laws, regulations, rules, quotas, tariffs and import laws; weather conditions that affect production, transportation, storage, import and export of fresh product; increased pressure from crop disease, insects and other pests; disruption of water supplies or changes in water allocations; pricing and supply of raw materials and products; market responses to industry volume pressures; pricing and supply of energy; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; availability of financing for land development activities; political changes and economic crises; international conflict; acts of terrorism; labor disruptions, strikes or work stoppages; loss of important intellectual property rights; inability to pay debt obligations; inability to engage in certain transactions due to restrictive covenants in debt instruments; government restrictions on land use; and market and pricing risks due to concentrated ownership of stock. Other risks and uncertainties include those that are described in Limoneira’s SEC filings which are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Limoneira undertakes no obligation to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this press release, except as required by law.

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JAYANT BHANDARI Avoid Commodity Price Speculation; and about Resource Stocks

Maritime Resources (MAE)

I have never met anyone who succeeds in speculating in commodities. Most commodity speculatorscome to believe in the bright future of a certain commodity using oft-repeated slogans and soundbites entering a sort of trance and calling themselves contrarians while staying in the emotional “safety” of their echo chamber. And then the situation gets worse, much worse. They then “invest” in mining companies for leverage. This is a very dangerous cocktail, something that is responsible for so many people losing their homes and making the mining industry a loss-making sector of the economy.
I spoke on the above at the recently held Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC). Here is a discussion, I had with Fergus Hodgson on the same theme:

On investments…
Maritime Resources (MAE; C$0.09) has done a pre-feasibility study (PFS) on a small, high-grade deposit they have in Newfoundland. Last year, Anaconda Mining made a failed attempt to takeover MAE. In the same area as that of MAE is another company, Rambler Metals. According to their PFS, MAE is expected to use the process plant of Rambler Metals.
A few months back, Sprott Capital Partners and Dundee Resources financed MAE at C$0.11 per unit. Since then the index of early-stage mining companies has gone up nicely, but MAE has stagnated.
MAE has a market capitalization of C$12 million. It has C$2.5 million in cash. Based on my calculations there is an easy 50% upside in owning MAE. There is also enough evidence that the project can be looked at differently than it has been in the PFS, to improve the economics. Moreover, the company changed its management last week, an event that went unnoticed by the market. The new management will likely find it easier to give another look at a merger with Anaconda. Perhaps they should also invite Rambler to the negotiation table.
The combined market capitalization of the above three companies is less than C$100 million. There should be a lot of synergies—operational, scheduling, tax-related, and in terms of financing required for the projects—in combining the three companies. Just the savings in administrative expenses will be huge. If such a merger happens, there is extra money to be made in owning MAE.
On other matters…
In my view, the US is lucky to have Trump as its President. The US is one of the best countries in the world, but there are forces at play—given democracy and the resulting rapid rise of culturally Marxist values in the institutions—that means that Trump can succeed in only delaying the degradation of the US. As Doug Casey says “America” is an idea whose home has so far been the US.
Next month, I will be speaking at PDAC, on how East Asia is the future of humanity. This is not just about economic growth, which I see continuing to happen, but more importantly about how the idea of America and the western civilization is setting its roots in East Asia.
Warm regards,

Jayant Bhandari

Associate: Rajni Bala

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MARITIME Announces Board and Management Changes

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 1, 2019) – Maritime Resources Corp. (TSXV: MAE) (“Maritime”) announced that effective January 31, 2019 the following board and management changes have occurred to reflect the continued evolution and development of Maritime as it works to further advance the high-grade Hammerdown gold project and its Whisker and Orion exploration projects in Newfoundland:

  • Mr. Douglas Fulcher will no longer serve as Maritime’s President and Chief Executive Officer and has resigned as a member of the board;
  • Mr. Andrew Pooler will no longer serve as Maritime’s Chief Operating Officer and has resigned as a member of the board; and
  • Mr. Garett Macdonald, currently a member of the board, will serve as Maritime’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Maritime’s Chairman, Mr. John Hayes, stated, “I would like to thank Doug and Andrew, on behalf of Maritime and Maritime’s board, for their service as Maritime’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as Maritime’s Chief Operating Officer, respectively. The company has benefited from Doug’s efforts in guiding Maritime’s operations and has also benefitted from Andrew’s technical expertise as reflected in the progress the company has made to date on its projects.”

Mr. Hayes continued, “On behalf of Maritime and Maritime’s board, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Garett as Maritime’s President and Chief Executive Officer. With his diverse and extensive engineering experience in project development and mine operations, including both open pit and narrow vein underground settings, the board believes that Garrett will provide the necessary technical and corporate leadership to Maritime as the company examines and advances development opportunities at Hammerdown. His innovation and commercial focus have earned him the reputation for producing results which will benefit Maritime at this important stage in its history and in the development of the company’s projects.”

About Maritime Resources Corp:

Maritime Resources holds a 100% interest in the Green Bay Property, located near Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

John Hayes
Chairman

For further information, please call: 
John Hayes
Telephone: 1-866-991-7004
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GRANITE CREEK COPPER Appoints Mathew Lee as Chief Financial Officer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Granite Creek Copper Ltd. (GCX.V) (“Granite Creek” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr. Mathew Lee to the role of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately.

Mr. Lee is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of British Columbia and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia. Mr. Lee brings broad depth of financial experience in both public and private company operations across various sectors, including mineral resources and financial services. Mr. Lee replaces Mr. Michael Rowley who has stepped down from his role as CFO for Granite Creek in order to concentrate on his responsibilities as President and CEO of fellow Metallic Group company, Group Ten Metals. Mr. Rowley will continue as a Director of Granite Creek.

Mr. Timothy Johnson, President and CEO, stated, “We are very pleased to have Mr. Lee join Granite Creek and to take another positive step forward in developing our corporate team. The Company anticipates release of substantive, project-related updates over the coming weeks and sustained news flow with respect to the Stu Copper project and operational fundamentals.”

Granite Creek further announces it has granted 2,900,000 incentive stock options (the “Options”) to Directors, Officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The Options are exercisable for up to five years, expiring on February 1, 2024, and each Option will allow the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.15 per share, being the closing price of the previous trading day.

About Granite Creek Copper

Granite Creek is a newly-launched copper-focused exploration company. The Company’s flagship project is the 111 square kilometer Stu Copper project located in the Yukon’s Carmacks copper district, adjacent to Capstone Mining’s high-grade Minto Cu-Au-Ag mine and Copper North’s advanced-stage Carmacks Cu-Au-Ag project. More information about the company and the Stu Copper project can be viewed on the Company’s website at www.gcxcopper.com.

About the Metallic Group of Companies

The Metallic Group is a collaboration of leading precious and base metals exploration companies with a portfolio of large, brownfields assets in established mining districts adjacent to some of the industry’s highest-grade copper, silver, and platinum/palladium producers. Member companies include Granite Creek Copper (GCX.V) in the Yukon’s Carmacks copper district, Metallic Minerals (MMG.V) in the Yukon’s Keno Hill Silver District, and Group Ten Metals (PGE.V) in the Stillwater PGM-Ni-Cu district of Montana. Highly experienced management and technical teams at the Metallic Group have expertise across the spectrum of resource exploration and project development from initial discoveries to advanced development, including strong project finance and capital markets experience and have demonstrated a commitment to community engagement and environmental best practices. The founders and team members of the Metallic Group include highly successful explorationists formerly with some of the industry’s leading explorer/developers and major producers and are undertaking a systematic approach to exploration using new models and technologies to facilitate discoveries in these proven historic mining districts.

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Timothy Johnson, President
Telephone:  1 (604) 235-1982 E-mail: info@gcxcopper.com
Toll Free:  1 (888) 361-3494 Website: www.gcxcopper.com
Metallic Group: www.metallicgroup.ca

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SPROTT’S THOUGHTS State Of The Union: The Art Of No Deal

State of the Union 2018. The White House from Washington, D.C. Wikimedia Commons.

The partial government shutdown barreled into Day 35 with no immediate end in sight. Airports in the northeastern U.S. announced major delays much to the dismay of travelers who meandered through the long lines at TSA checkpoints.
The FAA temporarily halted flights on the morning of Friday, Jan. 25, as regional air traffic control centers reported a staffing shortage. With more workers calling in sick at the nation’s airports, the threat of further disruption to the aviation system raised additional questions about security and the overall shutdown impact.
As furloughed federal employees missed their second paycheck, the worries mounted for many Americans. How long would the longest shutdown in history last? What are the long-term implications for the affected services? And will the strain on air travel result in perpetual delays?
The web sites for the affected federal agencies displayed the message: “Shutdown Due to Lapse of Congressional Appropriations.” As days extended into weeks, weeks surpassed a month, Americans were reminded of the extent of government involvement in the infrastructure of the nation.
The partial shutdown officially came to an end before the sun set on Friday, January 25. President Trump signed a bipartisan continuing resolution that concluded the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Yet, the action was a temporary stopgap measure that would reopen and fund the government until Feb. 15.
CHIPPING AWAY AT SENTIMENT
According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the shutdown cost the U.S. economy an estimated $3 billion while the overall damage totaled $11 billion – although the majority of the latter estimate is expected to be recovered as federal workers return to work. The CBO estimates that the economy will lose 0.4% from the annual growth rate in Q1 2019.
Separately, S&P Global Ratings says the shutdown cost the nation’s economy an estimated $6 billion. Some critics were quick to point out that the costs to the U.S. economy surpassed Trump’s request for border funding security.
Meanwhile, the State of the Union did not be take place as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 29.  The Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, invited Trump to deliver the SOTU on Feb. 5. With Trump’s acceptance, the annual event will take place a week later than originally scheduled.
Earlier this month, Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO of Quill Intelligence, and former adviser to the President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, sat down with me. She weighed in on the partial U.S. government shutdown and its ramifications on the economy and stated that the drag on confidence and growth are detrimental:

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FEDERAL RESERVE OUTLOOK
The central bank’s January meeting came and went with the Fed indicating that rates won’t be rising soon. The FOMC announced no change in its benchmark rate with a continued pledge to be “patient.” All eyes and ears were on the statement issued by Fed Chair Jerome Powell in the post-announcement press conference. When asked if the Fed is on pause, Powell stated that “This patient period is going to depend on incoming data and its implications for the outlook.”
Danielle DiMartino Booth also graded the performance of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell since he has taken the helm. There is nothing like a progress report from the author of “Fed Up: An Insider’s Take on the Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America.”

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With limited data being released by the government due to the partial shutdown it’s been difficult to assess the health of the economy. In January, several data points considered “primary” economic data were not published.
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis did not release Q4 U.S. GDP data for 2018 as scheduled on January 30. The U.S. employment report for January is scheduled for release on Friday, Feb. 1.
One thing is for certain: disruption to “business as usual” is not favorable. But it is more concerning that this type of disruption does not seem to be backed by strategy for a new alternative order. As earnings season continues, the major technology and industrial companies are issuing guidance that are lower-than-expected. With bellwether firms easing back on forecasts it’s apparent that the shadows being cast on the global growth outlook could darken.
GOFUNDME: CROWDFUNDING FOR THE MODERN ERA
In the era of social media, online fundraising platforms and convenient electronic payments, the stories of assistance for federal contractors and furloughed workers during the shutdown are plentiful. It’s difficult not to grimace when hearing dire stories of Americans struggling to make ends meet and listening to some of the tone-deaf responses coming out from politicians.
If you’ve been paying close attention to some of the GoFundMe campaigns, you’re aware of some of the obscure and bizarre pages that have popped up. Some of the campaigns could be deemed as extreme, leading to many late-night comedians and pundits mocking the huge donations and how one can raise funds for just about anything. Of course publicity and hype can help direct eyeballs to certain campaigns.
The shutdown pain was immediate for those who missed their second paycheck and the pain spilled over into the U.S. economy. It can be surprising to see how quickly donations poured in for some GoFundMe campaigns but it is also a sign of the changing times. Social media and crowdfunding platforms have changed how citizens voice their support as well as opposition.
SHUTDOWN AFTERMATH
When the partial government shutdown finally came to an end, Americans let out a collective sigh of relief. Yet there are risk events on the horizon. The countdown clock is ticking for the major fiscal deadline of the debt ceiling on Mar. 1. Don’t forget that the that date also marks the hard deadline for a U.S.-China trade deal. The SOTU address may mark the dwindling days until another shutdown is avoided.
Many Americans hope that the 15th of February brings no surprises. There is nothing worse than the bite into the unexpected piece of unpalatable chocolate.
Forrest Gump is known for his famous quote, “My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
Feb. 15 is the day after Valentine’s Day but love may not be in the air in Washington D.C. There are concerns that Shutdown 2.0 could become a reality. It is too soon to tell whether Trump and lawmakers will reach a compromise by the deadline or another standoff will commence. The President stated that if Democrats and Republicans can’t reach an agreement on border security, then he would bypass Congress for funding.
The stock market doesn’t like uncertainty and investors sure don’t like the accompanying instability. Yet, the Dow Industrials, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled higher in January. The major equity averages advanced over 7% for the month.
Shutdown 2.0 on the horizon? We will all have to wait and see if an agreement is negotiated and whether Congress passes another continuing resolution.
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