Recent content by Country Lad

Nope, doesn't qualify - too intelligent, too much logic

It probably doesn’t belong here in the CSL thread ,so I hope nobody minds if I respond over here.

I have posted the reply here because it doesn't really belong in the CSL Thread People will look at long term holds, yields, opportunity cost etc quite differently depending on their circumstances, what part of their life currently, their requirement for the future and of course their age. I...

Having gone through the saga of the completely blocked right artery and the 75% blocked left one (the widow maker) I can empathise with your journey. Good to see you up and about even if temporarily limited. Going by the experience of friends & neighbours who have pacemakers, it does not seem to...

China retaliated against President Trump's tariffs on Wednesday with a new 84% levy on exports from the U.S., threatening American jobs and industry that rely on the crucial trade partner. Why it matters: There's very little modern precedent for one of the largest importers of U.S. goods...

U.S. exports to China account for hundreds of billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs — but that's all now caught up in a fast-escalating trade war. Why it matters: If sky-high tariff rates announced Wednesday remain in place, many U.S. companies will no longer be able to compete...

Indeed. The actions taken should e dictated by the time frame. In my case, I was happy to unload all my trading (playing) shares on April 1 on the basis that Trumps actions and the reactions by other nations were likely to sink the market. I have always been a strong advocate of selling when...

It really doesn't matter @qldfrog - EBG is dead and buried anyway ;)

@qldfrog you forgot to tell me which blend was the best - more than a few to choose from. The .44 calibre I had there was quite good.

This bit is an excellent summary

Not only that, China has retaliated and if if some of the other countries also do the same Trump is likely to double down.

Once upon a time…….. Nero fiddled while Rome burned. In current time……, Trump played golf while America tanked.

Lower chance of dementia then. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/02/study-finds-strongest-evidence-yet-that-shingles-vaccine-helps-cut-dementia-risk

P&F showing the real extent of the retracement, for the very few who are interested