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No Serious Financial Repercussions from the Paris Attacks? Don’t Be Too Sure
No Serious Financial Repercussions from the Paris Attacks? Don’t Be Too Sure Global sentiment might switch decisively from “risk-on” to “risk-off” with far-reaching consequences. Goldman Sachs has helpfully announced that any financial repercussions from the attacks in Paris will be short-lived, and the political repercussions will be medium-term: Increased uncertainty likely to weigh on activity and […]
50 Ways to Leave the Euro: Greece and the Global Crisis
50 Ways to Leave the Euro: Greece and the Global Crisis A sticker reads “No” on the palm of a protester during a demonstration calling for a ‘No’ vote in the upcoming referendum in Athens on Jul 3, 2015. (Photo: AFP/Aris Messinis) The problem is all inside your head, I told the Greeks The answer is […]
The French Campaign Begins: Hollande Launches “Massive Bombardment” Of ISIS Capital
The French Campaign Begins: Hollande Launches “Massive Bombardment” Of ISIS Capital Moments ago, reports began to surface on social media that the ISIS “capital” of Raqqa was under siege from the sky. It wasn’t hard to guess whose planes were carrying out the strikes. As we noted ten days ago, in a statement by the French presidency […]
The Grand Finale: “World War III Will Be A Fight Over Basic Human Needs – Food and Other Commodities”
The Grand Finale: “World War III Will Be A Fight Over Basic Human Needs – Food and Other Commodities” As political tensions heat up it is becoming clear that the world’s super powers are vying for control of resources like oil, water, metals and food. And though developed nations have thus far avoided any significant clashes […]
IMF’s Lagarde Anoints Chinese Yuan. Will it Now Demolish the “Dollar Hegemony?”
IMF’s Lagarde Anoints Chinese Yuan. Will it Now Demolish the “Dollar Hegemony?” IMF boss Christine Lagarde is gung-ho about it. IMF staff is too. The Executive Board will consider it on November 30 and in all likelihood approve it. It will take effect in October 2016. Then it’s a done deal: the Chinese yuan will […]
How Saudi/Gulf Money Fuels Terror
How Saudi/Gulf Money Fuels Terror Exclusive: With the death toll in the Paris terror attacks still rising, French President Hollande is condemning an “act of war” by the Islamic State, but the underlying reality is that France’s rich friends in the Persian Gulf are key accomplices in the mayhem, writes Daniel Lazare. In the wake of […]
A Message to Europe – Prepare for Nationalism
A Message to Europe – Prepare for Nationalism Although everyone watching has been convinced that Europe’s disastrous economy and related debt crisis would be the spark to unravel the European Union project, it appears history has its own plans. While EU technocrats have demonstrated an uncanny ability to scheme, threaten, kick the can and lie […]
Time Is Running Out For Pax Americana’s Apologists
Time Is Running Out For Pax Americana’s Apologists The paradox of the current global crisis is that for the last five years, all relatively responsible and independent nations have made tremendous efforts to save the United States from the financial, economic, military, and politicaldisaster that looms ahead. And this is all despite Washington’s equally systematic moves to destabilize […]
France is on the Verge of … What?
France is on the Verge of … What? “Is France Ripe for an Authoritarian Regime?” What is remarkable about that Op Ed piece in the conservative Le Figaro newspaper, is that it was written not in the wake of today’s horrific terrorist attacks in Paris—but the day before. As I write, it is still unclear how many […]
Blowback or False Flag in Paris?
Blowback or False Flag in Paris? It’s too soon to know for sure. Given French complicity with ongoing US state terror throughout the Middle East, North Africa and elsewhere, odds strongly favor the latter. Multiple likely well-planned Friday night attacks in Paris had a disturbing aroma to them – including France’s knee-jerk police state reaction. […]
It’s Just The Beginning: Martial Law Declared In Paris; Borders Sealed; Weapons Caches Found In Camps
It’s Just The Beginning: Martial Law Declared In Paris; Borders Sealed; Weapons Caches Found In Camps A Friday night in Paris, France turned into a bloody rampage when at least two Muslim men armed with assault rifles left 160 dead and scores wounded. Some reports also indicate that suicide bombers were to blame for multiple explosions […]
French President Declares State Of Emergency, Enforces Curfew, Closes Borders, Reinforces Army
French President Declares State Of Emergency, Enforces Curfew, Closes Borders, Reinforces Army In the wake of the stunning wave of bombings, shootouts, and hostage situations unfolding in Paris on Friday, French President Francois Hollande has closed the French border. Addressing the nation, President Francois Hollande called on everyone to remain strong and show “compassion and unity.” “There […]
EU Commissioner’s Dire Warning: “The Only Alternative To Europe Is War”
EU Commissioner’s Dire Warning: “The Only Alternative To Europe Is War” While the saying goes “good fences make good neighbors,” it appears the leadership of The EU is starting to get frustrated with the lack of acquiescence among some of the ‘union’s’ newer or more marginal members. In a somewhat stunning statement, following ongoing and […]
The European Union Is Disintegrating: Austria Builds New Fence; Germany, Sweden Resume Border Checks
The European Union Is Disintegrating: Austria Builds New Fence; Germany, Sweden Resume Border Checks It was just two days ago when we reported that Slovenia had begun to construct its own version of Viktor Orban’s now infamous razor wire, anti-migrant fences. As The New York times noted, more than 170,000 refugees from the war-torn Mid-East have crossed […]
Pacific Trade Deal Will Test Trudeau’s Resolve
Pacific Trade Deal Will Test Trudeau’s Resolve As chorus of critics sound alarm, this is PM’s chance to show us he’s listening. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau renewed his promise to listen to labour’s TPP concerns this week. Justin Trudeau has proven to be much more bold in his first couple of weeks than almost anyone […]
