Expectations were that Japan was in the midst of a major recession, with the economy declining at more than 4%. This would have made this one of the worst periods for their economy for some time.

And putting Japan right back in the doldrums that they fought last year. In fact, the economy was considered to be so bad, that it was a major reason Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, was forced from office just last week.

First up, will be the third and final estimate for Japan's Second Quarter Gross Domestic Product.

If analysts are correct, this report should drop GDP into negative territory. Down nearly 1 full percentage point.

And a sure sign that the Japanese economy is weaker than we thought.

One of the best indicators for investors and traders is the moving averages, the 50 days 100 days, and the 200 days moving average.

These give an excellent benchmark of just where an index or average may sit at any given time.

It tells you whether were in an uptrend, above the average, or a down trend below the average.

You don't talk about your favorite dessert with someone who's trying to lose weight.

Or the best whiskey, with your friend who's on the wagon.

And you certainly don't talk about a debt default, in the presences of our delicate international bankers.

And this is our review of the Week Just Past. A week when a Hurricane named IDA wreaked havoc from New Orleans to New York.

When a highly controversial withdrawal by American Forces from Afghanistan continues to divide the nation. And a time when the ever-present threat of disease continues to worry many.

But while the outside world continues to be thrown around. Here on Wall Street things continue to be calm. As the market rides near record highs.

And this is our review of the Week Just Past. A week when a Hurricane named IDA wreaked havoc from New Orleans to New York.

When a highly controversial withdrawal by American Forces from Afghanistan continues to divide the nation. And a time when the ever-present threat of disease continues to worry many.

But while the outside world continues to be thrown around. Here on Wall Street things continue to be calm. As the market rides near record highs.

This is our review of the Week Just Past. A week when a Hurricane named IDA wreaked havoc from New Orleans to New York.

When a highly controversial withdrawal by American Forces from Afghanistan continues to divide the nation. And a time when the ever-present threat of disease continues to worry many.

But while the outside world continues to be thrown around. Here on Wall Street things continue to be calm. As the market rides near record highs.

And this is our review of the Week Just Past. A week when a Hurricane named IDA wreaked havoc from New Orleans to New York. When a highly controversial withdrawal by American Forces from Afghanistan continues to divide the nation. And a time when the ever-present threat of disease continues to worry many.

But while the outside world continues to be thrown around. Here on Wall Street things continue to be calm. As the market rides near record highs.

Abdicate, it's a word that we don't hear very often. And that's because, in the annuals of history, it's a very rare occurrence.

The reason for this is simple, Kings make enemies. It's the nature of wielding power. And if a King should decide to step down, those same enemies are likely to do him harm.

Staying in power is a matter of basic survival. To do otherwise would mean physical harm and possible death.

The modern American financial System is subtle, refined. And most often is not what it appears.