There is not one single day that passes without I hear some of my Wall Street peers complain about the state of affairs of capitalism in America today and how different it has become compared to only a couple of decades ago. Is Capitalism broken or w...
Saudi Arabia has recently reacted with unusual bluntness to US moves at rapprochement with the kingdom’s enemies in Tehran and Damascus, forcing President Barack Obama to either alter his stance or risk a breakdown in relations. The Saudis are clearl...
It is clear today – five years after our last crisis of 2008 – that the Federal Reserve’s program of “Large Scale Asset Purchases” (LSAP) is a losing proposition. It is undeniable that the Fed has conducted an all-out effort to restore no...
As Congressman Ron Paul once said: “It is no coincidence that the century of total war coincided with the century of central banking”. Wise words from a wise man indeed. It is a fact that almost every Fed chairman in the past 60 years has manipulated...
This is really important message to the people who want to enter the physical oil trading business… What do you do when you receive an offer of large amounts of JP-54 and D2 requiring an ICPO with BCL or Soft Probe, NCND and IMFPA up front? Thi...
As part of Blackhawk’s close group of family and friends; and to set the record straight, I thought I’d share with you those important facts you need to know if you’re actively involved in trading Physical Gold Bullion. Please do not take this...
As part of Blackhawk’s close group of family and friends; and to set the record straight, I thought I’d share with you those important tips you need to know if you’re actively involved in oil derivatives transactions in the physical commodities tradi...
For those who haven’t done business with us in the past, Blackhawk Partners is a reliable trader and supplier of a wide range of commodities to industrial and financial consumers globally. The Firm’s customers around the world rely upon us as a sourc...
I crack up when I see people always complaining about how little time they have and how overwhelmed they are. They whine about all the interruptions and communication overload. They spend all sorts of time reading books and searching for ways to impr...
I negotiate with hundreds of people a year – both online and offline – haggling, whether it is with customers, suppliers, investors, or would-be employees. I can humbly say I learned over the years to negotiate like a “true master” though we al...