Ed Siddell breaks down the latest economic data, noting that durable goods orders are higher and arguing the economy is heading in the right direction. “We just have to show a little more affordability.” He likes Kevin Warsh as a Fed Chair nominee, calling him “very hawkish on inflation” and anticipating lowered rates. Ed thinks we could be 75-100 basis points lower by the end of the year. He remains a “goldbug” and sees a buying opportunity in precious metals; he’s also long nuclear.