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The Real Causes for the Oncoming Economic Collapse
The Real Causes for the Oncoming Economic Collapse This Thursday, the markets took a 1000 point hit which was more than a little startling for many investors since the last 1000 point fall only happened three days prior… all in all bringing the financial markets to lows not seen since April 2011, and veering dangerously […]
Peter Schiff: They’re Going to Need a Bigger Rate Cut!
Peter Schiff: They’re Going to Need a Bigger Rate Cut! Stop and pause for a moment and think about what just happened. The Federal Reserve says the US economy is strong, but it just initiated emergency monetary policy last seen during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Something doesn’t add up. The Fed […]
The Fed “Is Complicit In Creating Fragilities In The System”
The Fed “Is Complicit In Creating Fragilities In The System” When the Fed cut interest rates this week, everyone had an opinion about it. The economy needs it to fend off recession. The economy has been hanging in well and they shouldn’t have rushed to spend dwindling monetary policy resources. They were responding to the […]
Rabobank: What Level Of Interest Rates Will Incentivize You To Risk The Death Of Yourself And Your Family
Rabobank: What Level Of Interest Rates Will Incentivize You To Risk The Death Of Yourself And Your Family “Tonight the super trouper lights are gonna find meShining like the sun (sup-p-per troup-p-per)Smiling, having fun (sup-p-per troup-p-per)Feeling like a number one…” So sang markets yesterday in excitement as we enter what I am dubbing “Super Trouper […]
Schiff: “US Is In A Gigantic Bubble… & Covid-19 Is Going To Be The Pin”
Schiff: “US Is In A Gigantic Bubble… & Covid-19 Is Going To Be The Pin” While yesterday’s collapse in stocks has been broadly blamed on worsening Covid-19 headlines; Peter Schiff, the CEO and chief global strategist at Euro Pacific Capital, dug a little deeper into the real problems behind the market’s fragility on RT’s Boom Bust […]
Peter Schiff Doubles Down on the Dollar
Peter Schiff Doubles Down on the Dollar Last year at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, Peter Schiff bet Brent Johnson a gold coin that the Fed’s next move would be a rate cut. At this year’s conference, Peter collected his gold coin. Brent and Peter went on to debate the future of the US dollar. Brent […]
The Turn?
The Turn? Did markets just hit a key wall and are ready for a much overdue turn? That’s the question we want to explore from a technical perspective following the sudden reversal action on Thursday and Friday as action at a key technical juncture may suggest a shift in character. Let me make perhaps a […]
Truth
Truth Every once in a while the truth shines through and we got a few doses of it today. Recently critics who suggested that the Fed’s QE policies artificially elevate asset prices were dismissed as QE conspiracists, but the truth is that central bank policies are directly responsible for the asset price levitations since early […]
The Fed “Just Let The Cat Out Of The Bag”, Admits Being Forced To Fuel Asset Bubble
The Fed “Just Let The Cat Out Of The Bag”, Admits Being Forced To Fuel Asset Bubble Well the cat’s out of the bag… The worst kept secret in the financial world is now not only accepted orthodoxy, but finally being discussed openly by, at least some, authorities. Central bank policies are directly driving asset […]
“This Is Insanity!” – Jim Rogers Warns Of “Horrible Time” Ahead
“This Is Insanity!” – Jim Rogers Warns Of “Horrible Time” Ahead The Fed has increased its balance sheet over 500% in the past decade; The Bank of Japan is printing money to buy bonds and stock ETFs; and The European Central Bank is mired in insane negative interests. And, according to legendary investor Jim Rogers, they […]
Peter Schiff: Jerome Powell Is Resurrecting the Inflation Monster Paul Volcker Slayed
Peter Schiff: Jerome Powell Is Resurrecting the Inflation Monster Paul Volcker Slayed Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker passed away last week. Volker was appointed by President Jimmy Carter, but served most of his term under President Ronald Reagan. Volker was best-known for fighting inflation with interest rate hikes. At the peak, Volker pushed rates […]
The Fed Is on High Alert
The Fed Is on High Alert It’s hard to believe the end of the year is upon us and 2020 is right around the corner. In many ways, it went by very quickly. For economies and markets, it was a year marked by uncertainty over economic slowdowns, trade wars and a complete pivot in “dark […]
Is A Global Crash Just Around The Corner? Central Banks Are Cutting At The Fastest Rate Since The Financial Crisis
Is A Global Crash Just Around The Corner? Central Banks Are Cutting At The Fastest Rate Since The Financial Crisis There is something very fishy about the world’s economic situation. On one hand, US president Trump keeps repeating that the US economy is the strongest it has ever been, with global strategists, economists and officials […]
Trapped
Trapped What? You thought a 850+ point drop in the $DJIA would result in a down week? No Sir. The unholy alliance has struck again. Massive jawboning by multiple administration officials about how well the China trade deal was going, a favorable jobs report and above all, the US Federal Reserve, all contributed to a furious rally to […]
Costs Are Spiraling Out of Control
Costs Are Spiraling Out of Control And how do we pay for these spiraling out of control costs? By borrowing more, of course. If we had to choose one “big picture” reason why the vast majority of households are losing ground, it would be: the costs of essentials are spiraling out of control. I’ve often […]
