All Hands on the Energy Deck!

Mish Schneider | June 18, 2025

Even before the Israeli/Iran crisis, oil was on our radar and in our portfolio over $62 a barrel. 

Shale oil supply could be peaking. 

Rig counts were down for weeks. 

US withdrew nearly 11 million barrels from the reserves. 

Producers …


Agricultural Commodities-Where’s the Deflation in This?

Mish Schneider | June 16, 2025

On Sunday, I wrote the playbook for the Economic Modern Family 

  • Watch Granny Retail-a failure of those key levels, spells more trouble for IWM IYT KRE. (She did not fail) 
  • Watch Semis SMH-if it pulls above $260 follow growth stocks.

  • Tipping Points
    How Will Markets Respond?

    Geoff Bysshe | June 15, 2025

    Israel and Iran are at war. Marines have been deployed against American citizens, and elected US Congress members have been assassinated.

    Regardless of your political views, it’s hard not to agree that the current geopolitical environment is disturbing and filled …


    The Importance of the 50-Week Moving Average

    Mish Schneider |

    By now, I hope you listened to the 36-minute interview I did early last week with Maggie Lake. 

    In case, link to the interview.  

     “[It’s] all hands on deck for energy,” Mish said. “Every source of energy is needed.” 

    And …


    All Hands-on Deck in Energy

    Mish Schneider | June 11, 2025

    On Monday, I sat down with the incomparable Maggie Lake. 

    As she posts on her Substack page, “As ever with Mish, we got through a lot in 30 minutes” 

    Here is the link to the interview.  

    Plus, Maggie put together …


    Apple-Will the Stock Revive?

    Mish Schneider | June 9, 2025

    Apple is currently navigating a perfect storm:  

  • Soft device demand- UBS reports U.S. consumer intent to buy an iPhone in the next 12 months has dropped to a fiveyear low 
  • Geopolitical and supply-chain hurdles 
  • Poor AI response- investors bristled at

  • Silver, Small Caps & More Surprises Light Up The Leaderboard

    Geoff Bysshe | June 8, 2025

    Last week, the S&P 500 reclaimed the $6,000 mark with the help of a surprisingly mediocre monthly employment report.

    There is an important market message here, and…

    It coincided with a big breakout in silver, which has a chart that …


    “Inside” the Economy- Small Caps, Retail and Transportation

    Mish Schneider |

    Considering how much the market has absorbed and yet keeps on ticking, I thought we should look at what Druckenmiller calls the “inside” sectors of the US economy. 

    Coincidentally, these sectors are all part of my Economic Modern Family. 

    For …


    Is WTI Crude Oil About to Surprise the Bears?

    Mish Schneider | June 4, 2025

    WTI oil prices are currently facing a complex interplay of factors.  

    While OPEC+ production increases are likely to put downward pressure on prices, supply disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and seasonal demand could continue to provide some support.  

    Analysts are divided on …


    Focus on Big Brother Biotechnology IBB

    Mish Schneider | June 2, 2025

    As of the latest data available, the top three holdings in the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) are: 

  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)  
  • Amgen Inc. (AMGN)  
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX)  
  • These three companies collectively represent approximately 25.68% of the ETF's total assets.  …