German property price crash will not become a crisis Published by Hilliard MacBeth on May 31, 2024 Germany property prices are plummeting. Prices for commercial properties and multi-family buildings are dropping with insolvencies and foreclosures soaring. Even house prices are falling. The housing market in Germany is very different from the U.S.,... Read more
NVIDIA could be the most important stock on the planet Published by Hilliard MacBeth on May 24, 2024 NVIDIA, the computer chip and artificial intelligence company, announced excellent results this week, pushing the stock to new highs. The company’s share price has tripled from a year ago, making NVIDIA worth $2.5 trillion. Stock traders were pleased... Read more
The Biden tariffs against China imports are a mistake Published by Hilliard MacBeth on May 17, 2024 The Biden administration has announced increased tariffs on goods imported from China in several categories, including electric cars, batteries and solar panels. The announcement cites “China’s unfair trade practices” especially in technology transfer... Read more
The U.S. government sliding deeper and deeper into debt Published by Hilliard MacBeth on May 10, 2024 The U.S. federal government will set a new record for borrowing this year, in the trillions of dollars. Government deficits reached a record high in 2020, due to government help to the private sector during COVID. But now, even without a crisis, the deficit... Read more
Artificial intelligence is an existential threat to humans Published by Hilliard MacBeth on May 03, 2024 The excitement and hype regarding Artificial Intelligence continues to influence stock markets positively. While most people have not yet seen much impact on their lives, billions of dollars are being committed by a multitude of companies who wish to... Read more