History Rhymes. That’s because virtually everything that happens on Earth runs in cycles—our climate, the markets, political systems, societies, wars, financial ups-and-downs, etc. Our ancestors have known this for centuries. Knowing how these cycles work can keep you safe during downturns and provide you great wealth during the upswings. For example, you’ll know when to rent and when to buy. We’re currently at the end of a major business cycle. This site has been developed to provide core information about how cycles work and how you can use them to your benefit.
I’ve wanted for some time to attempt to show the correlation between temperature, rainfall, and the economy. It’s something that became obvious to me some four years ago when I saw a chart of the number of tornadoes in the US, which spiked tremendously in 1974, the bottom of the economic recession is the 1970s. [continue reading…]