Chapter 116 Trading
Just after the Lunar New Year, the oil price of Brent in Beihai plummeted again, this time better, and closed directly at 11.98 yuan per barrel.
That's not the worst, looking at the current economic situation, this price is obviously untenable.
"Warren, welcome to Lanai, I think you're back for a great vacation. ”
Looking at the guy opposite, Buffett was a little sore. A cowboy hat, a floral shirt, and a pair of suit shorts, he really can't describe it.
This guy is completely lazy. Alas, if that group of old people saw it, they didn't know if they would vomit blood.
"Dear William, you are so leisurely, I really can't think of a suitable word of admiration. ”
"It's just a pleasure in the bitterness, you see that oil prices have fallen again, gold has fallen, the property market has also fallen, and those stocks.
Alas, except for some national bonds, how all assets are shrinking. In just a few moments, I may not have 10 million.
You say, Warren, shouldn't I be more laid-back?"
"Haha, we all know that difficulties are only temporary. What do you mean, do you want to end it all too?"
"Of course, but before you talk about this, can you tell me why you can't raise the price of oil a little bit!
Do you know, Barclays has already retreated, by the way, my gold is also falling in price, and it seems that I still need to replenish the collateral. ”
Warren Buffett has a bitter face13, I am just a middleman, and I have no decision-making power.
"Are you kidding, William, how can the current economic situation raise the price of gold and oil?"
"No, I've heard that Silly Damu hasn't been honest lately, so it's good to find an excuse to beat him up.
It's really not good, and it's also suitable to click. Just pinch it a little and the price will come up immediately. Whether it's gold or oil, it's all back.
Could it be that the old guys still have some immature ideas?"
Warren Buffett has long known that this product is difficult, but he didn't expect that it could be so difficult. It's no wonder, probably, that's why people are unscrupulous.
Yes, there is naturally a saying behind the suppression of oil and gold. Everything else can be discussed, but there are two things, the pricing power of oil and gold must be in the hands of the United States. The pricing of these two special products must also be American knife.
Whether it's intellectual property rights, cooking, even if it's a high trade deficit, Eagle Sauce doesn't care much. As long as gold and oil are in hand, the U.S. knife is the only international exchange currency.
What, you can use euros or yen directly.
Hehe, maybe there is, but it definitely won't be mainstream. If it were not for the Asian financial crisis, it seems that the yen would have been in a higher position.
You see, the status of the yen is steadily improving, and Eagle Sauce is going to teach it a lesson. The euro is also very strong, and it will not be pitted after 08.
It doesn't matter who it is, as long as it threatens its status, it will not hesitate to strike.
Actually, it's normal. A guy who has been leading the way suddenly finds that there is some chasing behind him. You think about it, digging two pits with your hands, it's actually very easy to understand.
"Hahaha, you're really, I've never seen such hospitality. Shouldn't you treat me to a drink at this time?"
"Alright, alright, you go and sit in the Humble House. ”
"Humble House?" Buffett was speechless, this Nima, do you dare to be more shameless? It is rumored that this big mansion on Lanai Island can be called extravagant.
"Ahem, I'm so sorry. I've been learning Chinese recently, and there are some problems with this word, you know, in history, even if the prime minister invites you to be a guest, you will also say nonsense about visiting the Hanshe Shenma.
I asked carefully, and it was definitely not perfunctory or polite, they said this in the hope that the guests could have a peaceful and happy state of mind. ”
"Well, if it's just a humble house, oh my God, I live in a pigsty on weekdays. ”
Hahaha, hahaha, the two of them left the airport leisurely in a golf cart. One drove and the other sat next to him, like two friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time.
The subordinates on both sides actually knew that their own bosses would talk about something on the road. Therefore, they all followed from a distance, and no one came up to disturb them.
The environment of Lanai Island is very good, even if it can be regarded as having seen some of the world, Buffett has to admit that it is indeed very good. The only thing that is not good is that it is too extravagant.
Actually, this idea is actually quite nonsense. The most valuable thing on Lanai Island is actually the jadeite rough buried in the ground, and if you sell all these things, you can build two islands.
What's more, although it is a private island, it is in the nature of a business. That is to say, there is nothing extravagant or extravagant, there is output, there is taxation, and employment can be generated.
"Look, Warren, those old immortals, after so many years, don't know what they're up to. I have to run around for a meeting, how good I am here, although there is no profit, but I can maintain it. ”
Buffett was stunned, he didn't expect that this rather mysterious club could actually be self-financed. You know, if that's the case, you really can't say extravagant. Obviously, it's good business.
"William, maybe it's a little bit worse this year, right?"
"What a little bit, Soros bastard, I've got a quarter of my customers missing here. Plus those who said themselves, damn it, half of my clients were played to death. ”
"Hahaha, too, you charge cheaper, I heard that the VIP card has been fried to two million. ”
"Is it expensive? It depends on the person. If you come once a month, I'll give you one.
Warren, do you really think I'm selling VIP cards?
It's an opportunity, an opportunity to get in touch with your target customers. You're lucky enough to negotiate a deal, and you're unlucky to wander around the island every day and you can't meet the right people. ”
As an old fox, Buffett doesn't understand the truth. He quickly figured out that, as an IT giant, White Systems' annual meeting was generally on Lanai. Then, there will naturally be no shortage of related enterprises. Looking at the location chosen, although it is closer to Asia, relatively speaking, it is far easier to fly here from Los Angeles than to fly to Hong Kong.
Generally speaking, it is best not to exceed six hours for a long-haul flight. With every hour that passes, the level of fatigue doubles.
The group of ponies were a little confused, and they didn't notice that the two were talking about something. The ones we are talking about now are either flowers and plants or wind and snow. Could it be that these two guys will talk about it on the way.
In fact, the so-called big guy is pretty much that. As soon as everyone said their intentions, that's it. The bargain is an ordinary businessman.
The purpose of the consortium is nothing more than pricing power. Whether they want to or not, they can't get around William White at all.
Since it can't be bypassed, it can only be commercial competition.
Of course, if they had a way to kill William White, of course they would choose this one, because it was the safest and cheapest.
Unfortunately, this can only be imagined, they have not yet decided whether to move or not, but William White has already picked up the butcher's knife.
A group of well-dressed gentlemen, when have they ever seen such hooligans. To be honest, they really don't dare to fight. Like the state, in the early days of its establishment, it was always politically and harmoniously. After two or three generations, it is already very good to be able to guard the stall of the ancestors. Things like expanding the territory can only be YY in a dream.
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