The Freeport Navigator

The 1600s were a golden age for the Netherlands. Apart from producing some of the finest painters to have ever picked up a brush, it was a time of economic and political advancement.  Newly independent from Spain, the Dutch Republic was one of the first to experiment with a republican government outside of Italy. And they became fantastically wealthy as traders. Until they weren’t. With all our evolution in the markets, people are fundamentally still the same. So here’s how to avoid the “tulip” trap forming today.

Gold goes through regular seasonal cycles each year. That makes some times better than others to be a gold buyer. And we’ve just entered one of the best times of the year for a particular kind of gold trade.

The S&P 500 cruised past 6,300 this week. Bitcoin flirted with $120,000. Meanwhile, inflation in services clocked in at 5.4% – with the Fed stuck watching from the sidelines, still pretending that it has this under control. All this while the real economy grows at a sluggish 1%, government debt tops 120% of GDP, and the national “credit card” is on fire. You’d be forgiven for wondering: Is any of this wealth actually real?

If the past few weeks have taught us anything, it’s this: We’re deep into uncharted waters. Between on again/off again trade talks, President Trump’s unscheduled visit to the Federal Reserve (and spar with Jerome Powell), and the U.S. and Israel withdrawing from ceasefire talks with Hamas, there’s chaos baked into every headline. But chaos is where fortunes are made. So where can we find those fortunes this week?

Everything is seasonal. Knowing when an asset or stock is heading into a strong period is invaluable as an investor or trader. Today, we consider one of the tech titans and it’s upcoming bullish season. We also look at a metal critical to said behemoth and others.

August has a bad reputation on Wall Street, and justifiably so, But, one of the most powerful tools available to retail investors is flashing a buy signal on several stocks, including my favorite.

Bitcoin may be well above the $100,000 mark, but it’s still not to late to buy. Actually, now may be a great time to invest in this disruptive technology, and here are four ways to do just that.

Smart investors today are using technology to give themselves an edge. They’re using advanced algorithms, screens, and even AI to spot opportunities to profit. So, using the latest tool from fintech company TradeSmith, here’s a stock to consider and when to maximize the potential returns.

With the debacle of the “missing” Epstein files that “never existed” is enough to make conspiracy theorists look sane… if only in this instance. But, there’s a wrinkle in the plot…

On Thursday, Congress passed the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, cementing cryptocurrencies into the financial system. They will have major implications for our spending habits, our portfolios, and even our financial freedom. So, let’s unpack these one by one. 
Then we’ll look at why I’m still wildly bullish on Bitcoin.