


The Australian derivatives landscape, centered on the ASX 24 (the former Sydney Futures Exchange or SFE), represents a high-stakes arena where volatility, leverage, and regulatory complexity converge. Success in this market is not merely about predicting price movements; it is predicated on institutional-grade risk management, psychological rigor, and deep technical knowledge of local contract specifications […]

In a more serious presidential administration, the decision to spend $11 billion bailing out American farmers might inspire a moment of introspection. Why is such a bailout necessary? It could be that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating higher prices for farmers and making American agricultural products less competitive on the global market—as the Farm […]

NA The Cato Institute has posted a non-paywalled version of my recent Washington Examiner article on “Foot Voting, Housing, and Affordability.” I don’t see a paywall blocking the article on the Examiner website. But some readers have told me they have encountered one. Regardless, you can now avoid any paywall by reading it at the […]

I. The Essential 14 Income Funds: Your Blueprint for Reliable Cash Flow The pursuit of reliable income in the current economic landscape requires a sophisticated, multi-faceted strategy that transcends simple yield chasing. A truly robust income portfolio must diversify across asset classes and investment structures to mitigate single-asset risk and manage volatility across various economic […]

Executive Summary: Why Now is the Time for Commodities Commodities—basic, interchangeable materials such as gold, crude oil, and agricultural goods—serve as foundational inputs for the global economy . Investing in these raw materials is historically regarded as a vital strategy for portfolio stabilization. Commodity Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) provide a liquid, exchange-traded mechanism for gaining exposure […]

The agencies responsible for regulating Colorado’s oil and gas industry are underperforming when it comes to reporting and enforcement, according to a recent performance audit by the Office of the State Auditor. The OSA audit reviewed 2023 data on oi

The agencies responsible for regulating Colorado’s oil and gas industry are underperforming when it comes to reporting and enforcement, according to a recent performance audit by the Office of the State Auditor. The OSA audit reviewed 2023 data on oi

Trump is pressuring Indiana Republican senators to pass a congressional redistricting plan that will create two more right-leaning House seats for the 2026 midterms.

Allred will instead run to return to the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’s 33rd Congressional District.

Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, explained her decision to step down in a post on social media, citing the decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which found that the Trump administration violated the law when it insta