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Since I first started this thread almost four years ago, the DJIA has risen 23%. I hope each of you is up that much or more! :thumbsup:

In the U.S., the Dow Jones Average closed Wednesday at its highest mark in history, at 37090, up 500 points for the day. The Federal Reserve chose not to further raise interest rates, expecting the...

But the graph makes it look like 80%.

You're probably right. I just have a problem with graph constructs that greatly amplify what really happened.

According to Bloomberg's "Evening Briefing,"

Just six months ago, investors were plowing billions of dollars into (U.S.) I bonds. Now, some experts say it’s time to get out. The yield on series I...

In other words, down 5.4% from its earlier high.

Dow up 350 so far...

U.S. Treasury Bond yields, 9/26/22:


6 mo 3.95%
12 mo 4.17%
24 mo 4.27%

Would you consider adopting me?

U.S. Treasury yields are approximately 10x compared to Jan. 1. 12 and 24 month notes are now yielding over 4%.

The "silver lining" in this is that you can more easily sell watches internationally, especially to U.S. buyers.

Yeah, it's generally a losing proposition trying to time the market.

Who said I'm a good guy?

Maybe you're right. I guess I could just buy guns...

Maybe I should liquidate my holdings and invest in local strip clubs! :thumbsup:

Taking a shot with AMD.

Elon, if you die under mysterious circumstances, I will yawn and go back to my nap.

I just signed papers to engage a wealth management firm to manage my 'wealth.' :biggrin-new:

I've been sitting with the large majority of my assets out of the market in cash, just waiting for some...

Yes.

Ditched my gold holdings today and replaced them with a couple strong value funds. The gold made me some nice money, but it can also take a dive very quickly.

Yeah, I went in for ten shares on Monday. :concern:

As of Friday close, it's up 7.8%.

The markets seem to be incredibly fickle and random these days. Up and down with no clear cause. I suppose investors are just waiting for clarity on Ukraine, unless some other major twist occurs.

Oops! I wasn't figuring in the height of the pallets. That blows my garage storrage idea!

Joke time: What can you buy with 7 Russian rubles? One Mexican peso! :highly_amused: :surprise:

At the moment, I'm happy that all my non-cash investments are in gold! :encouragement:
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