Inspire Creative Retreats 2026

 

Inspire Creative Retreats

2026

Art Retreats in Southern France

Hello!

Just to let you know, following the success of my wife's art retreat earlier this year, she's now offering two retreats in Southern France.

Hosted at a luxurious private villa in the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel. You will be treated to a wonderful week of art, gourmet French food, and wine. Check out the retreats and book here: https://www.inspirecreativeretreats.com/2026-retreats

What Made Warren Buffett's Career So Remarkable who could be next as king or queen of investing?

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Warren Buffett, 95, the so-called Oracle of Omaha, is set to step down by year-end as CEO of investment company Berkshire Hathaway. Over 60 years, he and his deputy, Charlie Munger, who died in 2023 at the age of 99, produced outstanding investment returns that made other investors’ returns pale in comparison.

Look at the numbers: From 1965, the year Buffett took over a struggling textile company, through the end of 2024, Berkshire’s shares rose 5,502,284%. That’s an annual compounded return of 19.9%. Over the same six decades, the S&P 500 index rose just 39,054% or 10.4% annually.

“Buffett is the most legendary investor in the history of investing,” says Adam Patti, CEO of exchange-traded fund company VistaShares. “And he has changed the way people invest.” Read more here.

 

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CONTINUED Commodities, AI Demand, and UK Political Turmoil reported on market trends

 @BatchelorShow and @RealConstabke reported on market trends among many other things.

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Commodities, AI Demand, and UK Political Turmoil. Guest: @RealConstable

By SIMON CONSTABLE 

 Constable reported on market trends with energy prices significantly down but metals like copper and steel consistently higher, reflecting strong demand particularly for AI data.

Simon Constable reported on market trends with energy prices significantly down, but metals like copper and steel consistently higher, reflecting strong demand particularly for AI data center construction. 

Meanwhile, future chocolate prices are projected to rise due to "transcontinental climate change" linking Amazon deforestation to political instability in major cocoa regions like the DRC. 

And in UK politics, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces constant internal revolts and distrust due to policy flip-flops, tax increases, and failure to solve the immigration problem.

LISTEN HERE.

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@RealConstable and @BatchelorShow analyze rare earth markets, noting China’s dominance is achieved through undercutting prices and buying out competitors.

By SIMON CONSTABLE 

Prices for key industrial commodities like copper and aluminum are up

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Commodity Markets and UK Political Instability.

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

@RealConstable and @BatchelorShow analyze rare earth markets, noting China’s dominance is achieved through undercutting prices and buying out competitors. Prices for key industrial commodities like copper and aluminum are up. Listen here.

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Barron’s: Europe Is Spending Big on Defense. Rheinmetall Benefits

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Germany-based defense company Rheinmetall’s stock has soared over the past few years and appears pricey. At the same time, investors seem to be optimistic for a further rally over the next 12 months. Read more here.

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