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Quantitative Brainwashing
Quantitative Brainwashing We’re all familiar with the term, “quantitative easing.” It’s described as meaning, “A monetary policy in which a central bank purchases government securities or other securities from the market in order to lower interest rates and increase the money supply.” Well, that sounds reasonable… even beneficial. But, unfortunately, that’s not really the whole […]
There’s More to China’s U.S. Debt-Dumping Rush Than Meets the Eye
There’s More to China’s U.S. Debt-Dumping Rush Than Meets the Eye Unprintable Alternative to Debt, De-Dollarization, Not Just China, Leaving the West for the East “Gold is money. Everything else is credit.” ~ J. P. Morgan Earlier this week, I told you how China has accelerated its de-dollarization efforts with rapid-fire sales of U.S. debt. The country […]
The Thermodynamics of Degrowth | Tim Garrett
The Thermodynamics of Degrowth | Tim Garrett Collapse and Recovery What’s the relationship between our energy consumption, our material footprint and our economies? Tim Garrett and I come to refer to these as “the holy trinity”. Tim is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah, and over two years ago, he joined me […]
The Renewables Farce
The Renewables Farce The renewals transition is a lie. Here’s why. Photo by CHUTTERSNAP / Unsplash Let me say this loud for the people in the back: RENEWABLES ARE NOT A PANACEA FOR CLIMATE CHANGE Sure, wind, solar or geothermal energy might reduce carbon intensity per unit of output. Indeed, an EV, for example, emits less […]
David Stockman on the Continual Rise in the Cost of Living… And Why the Fed has No Shame
David Stockman on the Continual Rise in the Cost of Living… And Why the Fed has No Shame Subscribe to International Man Jay Powell did it again assuring the 1% that he has their back. Markets recovered their poise over the last 24 hours, as investors were relieved after Fed Chair Powell stuck to his recent […]
Usury: The Crime of the Ages. “Bankers’ Greed”
Usury: The Crime of the Ages. “Bankers’ Greed” Many historians believe, as do I, that the happiest period of history in the Christian West was during the High Middle Ages within the towns that had grown up most notably within Germany, Italy, France, and England. Probably the most accessible chronicle of what life was like […]
Unconventional War
Unconventional War At home and abroad War isn’t limited to tanks, aircraft carriers, and drones. Much of war is fought by unconventional means. Looking at last week’s headlines, it’s easy to conclude that war is already upon us and ramping up. Consider what’s happening both at home and abroad, then look at the summary of unconventional warfare […]
Today’s Contemplation: Collapse Cometh CLXXIX–Archaeology of Overshoot and Collapse
Today’s Contemplation: Collapse Cometh CLXXIX–Archaeology of Overshoot and Collapse It’s been a few months since I last posted a Contemplation. There are a variety of reasons for this. I’ve been ‘distracted’ by the preparations in my gardens for the upcoming growing season. The unseasonably warm weather here north of Toronto allowed me to get outside […]
Titillating Tidbits
Titillating Tidbits Photo by Alice Donovan Rouse on Unsplash It’s a slow-news day today in terms of any one big story, so I don’t have much to comment on, other than a few news tidbits of interest: Fed Governor Waller adds to the weight of statements by other Fedheads who have spoken since the FOMC meeting, saying he will need […]
Menace on the Menu: The Financialisation of Farmland and the War on Food and Farming
Menace on the Menu: The Financialisation of Farmland and the War on Food and Farming Between 2008 and 2022, land prices nearly doubled throughout the world and tripled in Central-Eastern Europe. In the UK, an influx of investment from pension funds and private wealth contributed to a doubling of farmland prices from 2010-2015. Land prices in the US agricultural […]
The “Old Money” Secret to Wealth
The “Old Money” Secret to Wealth I believe that we’re heading for another liquidity crisis or financial crisis. That doesn’t mean it’ll happen tomorrow, but there are disturbing signs that it might not be too far off. It doesn’t mean the world’s going to end. But investors who aren’t prepared could see large portions of […]
The Incoming Commercial Real Estate Crisis No One Seems Prepared For
The Incoming Commercial Real Estate Crisis No One Seems Prepared For ‘I think that there’s more to come,’ said Peter Earle, research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. It has been a year since a string of U.S. regional bank failures, together with the collapse of global heavyweight Credit Suisse, caused many to […]
Where You (Shouldn’t) Store It: Nine Places
Where You (Shouldn’t) Store It: Nine Places Think like a thief… A marketing email just came from Michael Major, author of a book called No Grid Survival Projects, on where NOT to hide your valuables. His ideas are sometimes counterintuitive, which makes them potentially useful: 9 Hiding Spots In Your House Where Looters Always Look First […]
China Just Dumped the Largest Amount of U.S. Debt in History
China Just Dumped the Largest Amount of U.S. Debt in History Dropping It Like a Hot Potato, the Lowest level of U.S. Debt Ownership in Decades, Not Just a “China-Leaning” Countries Problem At this point, the government is completely and totally bankrupt. It’s like Wile E. Coyote that’s walked off a cliff, but doesn’t really […]
