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Tepper: Trump’s China Tariffs Could Trigger A 20% Pullback In US Stocks
Tepper: Trump’s China Tariffs Could Trigger A 20% Pullback In US Stocks David Tepper was probably riding high after his Carolina Panthers bested the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday’s NFL season opener until Thursday afternoon, when he was forced to reckon with the fact that he’s been underweight US equities since he predicted back in April […]
The U.S. Is The World’s Top Oil Producer, But For How Long?
The U.S. Is The World’s Top Oil Producer, But For How Long? The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday that the U.S. likely surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia earlier this year to become the world’s top crude oil producer. The EIA based its disclosure on preliminary estimates in its Short-Term Energy Outlook which […]
Pot Stocks Tumble On Report Of Possible Lifetime Travel Ban For Toking Canadians
Pot Stocks Tumble On Report Of Possible Lifetime Travel Ban For Toking Canadians Update: And just like that, marijuana stocks are careening lower after hours, following Politico report that all Canadians, especially those working in the pot sector, risk lifetime travel bans to the US, according to a senior official overseeing US border operations. Here’s exactly how it […]
The Makings of a 2020 Recession and Financial Crisis
Carl Court/Getty Images The Makings of a 2020 Recession and Financial Crisis Although the global economy has been undergoing a sustained period of synchronized growth, it will inevitably lose steam as unsustainable fiscal policies in the US start to phase out. Come 2020, the stage will be set for another downturn – and, unlike in […]
Why America Is a Dictatorship
Why America Is a Dictatorship America is a country in which dollars count far more than voters do, and that’s what all of the data shows. And that’s a dictatorship by the richest. This kind of country, this kind of country, and this kind of country, get this kind of President. And the rulers blame […]
Why the U.S. Seeks to Hem in Russia, China and Iran
Why the U.S. Seeks to Hem in Russia, China and Iran America’s three principal adversaries signify the shape of the world to come: a post-Western world of coexistence. But neolibera and neocon ideology is unable to to accept global pluralism and multipolarity, argues Patrick Lawrence. The Trump administration has brought U.S. foreign policy to the […]
Tensions Continue Rising Between Russia and The U.S. In Syria
Tensions Continue Rising Between Russia and The U.S. In Syria Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are heating up in Syria. Russia is now accusing the U.S. of using phosphorus bombs, a claim the Pentagon has denied, while the U.S. is planning for potential conflict with Russia in Syria on the ground in Al-Tanf (a key U.S. outpost […]
The US Need Not Inevitably Descend into Violent Chaos If and When Disaster Strikes
The US Need Not Inevitably Descend into Violent Chaos If and When Disaster Strikes Liberal opponents of serious, aggressive action on climate change like California Governor Jerry Brown are the strange bedfellows of right-wing survivalists on one thing: Both are quick to warn darkly that if environmentalists have their way and impose strict cuts on […]
On the Brink with Russia in Syria Again, 5 Years Later
On the Brink with Russia in Syria Again, 5 Years Later It’s deja-vu all over again in Syria, with the U.S. on the verge of a confrontation with Russia as Donald Trump faces his biggest decision yet as president, comments Ray McGovern. The New York Times, on September 11, 2013, accommodated Russian President Vladimir V. […]
The US’s Choice: WWIII or Saving Face in Syria
The US’s Choice: WWIII or Saving Face in Syria Sometimes when I step back from the overwhelming flow of geopolitical insanity I’m reminded of the old adage that coming close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. To which, I always add, “And nuclear war.” I’ve been watching the build up to the operation to […]
As Things Heat Up In Idlib, Remember: The US Empire Has A History With False Flags
As Things Heat Up In Idlib, Remember: The US Empire Has A History With False Flags Conspiracy buffs give me a hard time occasionally for not writing more about September 11; I guess when you have a following and talk about unauthorized narratives a lot it’s just something that’s expected of you. I don’t really have […]
Why Are We Siding With al-Qaeda?
Why Are We Siding With al-Qaeda? Last week, I urged the Secretary of State and National Security Advisor to stop protecting al-Qaeda in Syria by demanding that the Syrian government leave Idlib under al-Qaeda control. While it may seem hard to believe that the US government is helping al-Qaeda in Syria, it’s not as strange […]
China Halts Licenses For US Companies Amid Tariff Battle
China Halts Licenses For US Companies Amid Tariff Battle As the tariff battle between Washington and Beijing worsens, China has halted license applications from American companies in financial services and other industries until progress is made towards settling the trade dispute, reports AP, citing an official belonging to a business group. The disclosure marks the first public […]
Why The U.S. Is Suddenly Buying A Lot More Saudi Oil
Why The U.S. Is Suddenly Buying A Lot More Saudi Oil For a few months now, OPEC has been boosting production to ease concerns about high oil prices amid expected supply losses from Venezuela and Iran. The cartel’s largest producer and exporter, Saudi Arabia, has been specifically targeting an increase in crude oil exports to […]
False Flag Stage Set: US, UK, France Threaten Syria with Much Stronger Action
False Flag Stage Set: US, UK, France Threaten Syria with Much Stronger Action The US, UK and France threaten Syria with much stronger action if Assad uses chemicals. A rebel false flag stage is set. The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. Holds Talks With U.K., France on Possible Syria Strikes. The U.S. is working with […]
