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The Barbary Pirates operated out of North Africa from approximately 1500 to 1800, capturing and enslaving an estimated 1.25 million Europeans. Between just 1609 and 1625 they captured 466 British ships. With the lifeblood of trade under siege, European nations agreed to pay tribute for free passage.
For the past 30 years, the brokerage industry has been telling you that, “You can’t beat the market and you can’t time the market.” Brokers almost universally recommend the buy and hold strategy of 60% S&P 500 index and 40% bonds, or something similar depending on your age.
The Connecticut State legislature has called a special two-day session this week, with the House meeting on Wednesday and the Senate meeting Thursday.
The Private Credit market has grown from $500 billion in 2014 to $2.5 trillion in 2024, a compound growth rate of 17.5% per year.
The Trump Administration’s recent moves against universities raises an important question for America – What is the role of government funding in research?
A Time for Caution – Anything Can Happen
The Death of the Rules Based International Order
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. – Mark Twain
To me, this unfinished, 1796, Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington reflects the unfinished nature of America itself.
“It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native criminal class except Congress.” - Mark Twain
