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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 […]
Prelude to Crisis
Prelude to Crisis “The Federal Reserve is running the risk of fomenting an eventual financial crisis by easing banking regulations at the same time that it’s cut interest rates…say some former Fed officials, including ex-Vice Chairman Alan Blinder and financial stability experts Daniel Tarullo and Nellie Liang.”– Bloomberg article on December 17th, 2019 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION […]
How the Fed Created a QE “Monster” for the Markets
How the Fed Created a QE “Monster” for the Markets Like Victor Frankenstein, the Fed may have created its own monster. It’s been called many things, such as Quantitative Easing (QE), QE Lite, QE/Not QE, “Organic” Balance Sheet Growth, and more. But no matter what you choose to call it, the bottom line is this: The Fed […]
Fed Trying to Stop Global Economic Contagion – Martin Armstrong
Fed Trying to Stop Global Economic Contagion – Martin Armstrong Legendary geopolitical and financial analyst Martin Armstrong says, “The Fed is trapped. If it stops (injecting money into the repo market by billions of dollars daily), interest rates will rise.” Armstrong goes on to explain, “The Bank of Japan came out and said we’re going […]
The Debate Is Over: In Two Months “Not QE” Officially Becomes QE 4
The Debate Is Over: In Two Months “Not QE” Officially Becomes QE 4 While Neel Kashkari may be theatrically appealing to the intellect of “QE conspiracists” – which as of today in addition to Robert Kaplan, Larry Kudlow and James Gorman also includes as per the chart below Bank of America, in addition to any other person with […]
Are Consumers Nearing the End of Their Road of Debt?
Are Consumers Nearing the End of Their Road of Debt? Are consumers getting close to the end of their road of debt? There are some indications that they might be and that’s not good news for an economy built on consumers spending money they don’t have. Total consumer debt grew and set yet another new […]
Opinion: The Federal Reserve is stuck in quantitative-easing hell
Opinion: The Federal Reserve is stuck in quantitative-easing hell The central bank’s short-term buying of securities could morph into long-term easing Imagine doing the same thing over and over again, with little progress and no relief. Sounds like most people’s vision of hell — or the Federal Reserve’s current predicament. Since September, the central bank, through […]
944 Trillion Reasons Why The Fed Is Quietly Bailing Out Hedge Funds
944 Trillion Reasons Why The Fed Is Quietly Bailing Out Hedge Funds On Friday, Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari, who just two months earlier made a stunning proposal when he said that it was time for the Fed to pick up where the USSR left off and start redistributing wealth (at least Kashkari chose the proper entity: […]
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 […]
Localism in the 2020s (Part 2) – Facial Recognition, Psilocybin and Beyond
Localism in the 2020s (Part 2) – Facial Recognition, Psilocybin and Beyond Contrary to popular opinion, I think a loss of faith in Washington D.C. and its institutions is entirely rational and healthy. Maintaining faith in something due to tradition or the fumes of hope won’t lead to anything productive, rather, it’s preferable to honestly […]
David Stockman on What Triggers the Next Financial Collapse
David Stockman on What Triggers the Next Financial Collapse International Man: You have sounded the alarm on a coming financial crisis of historic proportions. How do Trump’s trade policies figure into your view that a crisis is coming? David Stockman: Trump’s trade policies only create more risk and rot down below. They’re just kicking the […]
“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 […]
Hedge Fund CIO: Will The Fed Ever Be Held Accountable For Turbocharging Inequality That Poisons America
Hedge Fund CIO: Will The Fed Ever Be Held Accountable For Turbocharging Inequality That Poisons America “I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the […]
Central Bankers Are Quietly Freaking Out About How To Fight The Next Recession
Central Bankers Are Quietly Freaking Out About How To Fight The Next Recession The world’s top central bank officials are rightly concerned that politicians in rich economies missed one key lesson of the last recession: Interest rate cuts can help to moderate a downturn, but aggressive fiscal policy is key to a healthy recovery. It […]
