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Why Europe Will Collapse: Schultz’s Outrage at Poland
Why Europe Will Collapse: Schultz’s Outrage at Poland A huge protest against the Europe Union has taken place in Poland. When I was there, everyone I spoke to was against joining the euro. They all said that the euro would destroy Poland as it did in Greece and the rest of Southern Europe. European Parliament […]
My Cyclical Approach
My Cyclical Approach QUESTION: Marty, I just watched ‘The Forecaster’ on demand, I just wanted to say it was an exceptional movie. I really enjoyed seeing your story played out, and following your journey to the discovery of pi in economic cycles. As an avid trader myself, although not nearly as successful as you [yet, […]
Are Negative Rates Fueling Deflation?
Are Negative Rates Fueling Deflation? Those in power never understand markets. They are very myopic in their view of the world. The assumption that lowering interest rates will “stimulate” the economy has NEVER worked, not even once. Nevertheless, they assume they can manipulate society in the Marxist-Keynesian ideal world, but what if they are wrong? By lowering […]
Money v Fiat
Money v Fiat QUESTION: Why do you do not see that money must be backed by something tangible? ANSWER: That is a barter perspective which is so antiquated you are blind to reality. Your proposition is only gold has value and you yourself are worthless. This idea of fiat money is just out of line with […]
ECB & The Failed QE Stimulus
ECB & The Failed QE Stimulus The central banks are simply trapped. They have bought in bonds under the theory that this will stimulate the economy by injecting cash. But there are several problems with this entire concept. This is an elitist view to say the least for the money injected does not stimulate the […]
Population Decline in Industrial Countries Requires Immigration?
Population Decline in Industrial Countries Requires Immigration? The United Nations projects that over the next 50 years, the population in the industrialized world (US-Europe-Japan) will DECLINE, not expand. The population is suffering from growing old and the youth are so burdened with taxes they are not getting married (marriages off by 50%) and are not having children. The decline […]
The World Economy – A Balancing Act Soon to Collapse?
The World Economy – A Balancing Act Soon to Collapse? COMMENT: Dear Martin, From reading your blog and other news I can conclude that the low interest rate has failed to increase the private business activities to the level that normally would require an increase in interest rates. The arguments now are to increase interest […]
Europe – Here we GO Again
Europe – Here we GO Again The European economic crisis just keeps getting worse. The European Commission is now planning to pool all money for bank bailouts among nations. That means the funds set aside in Germany to weather German bank failures can be used in France. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing for relaxing the stability policy (austerity) because […]
USA Losing Sovereignty to World Fiscal Mismanagement
USA Losing Sovereignty to World Fiscal Mismanagement The IMF and many economists (domestic and foreign) are now warning that a rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve, no matter when, will spark a major economic crisis in the emerging markets. They see this crisis being ripe for countries with high budget deficits, such as Turkey, […]
It is Time to Knock off the Bullshit About Surveillance for Terrorism
It is Time to Knock off the Bullshit About Surveillance for Terrorism The worldwide collection of phone calls, emails, text messages and our total loss of privacy is all about taxes – NOT terrorism. With all this power and the demand that encryption be outlawed, not any of this surveillance has stopped one terrorist act. […]
Market Manipulation Confusion
Market Manipulation Confusion QUESTION: You say that long-term manipulations are impossible while short-term manipulations have been the focus of the bankers. Do you mean to say that not even governments can manipulate the economy perpetually? Are central banks buying US equities to manipulate the US stock market higher? It would seem that the Fed would then […]
Putin & Military Establishment
Putin & Military Establishment The strategy of the Obama Administration regarding Russia and foreign affairs has been a total disaster. They have achieved quite remarkably in bringing back the Cold War and placing the world at risk all for their power-plays that American citizens are ignorant about. This issue in Syria illustrates how once politicians […]
Catalonia votes to Separate from Spain by 2017
Catalonia votes to Separate from Spain by 2017 The regional parliament of Catalonia has now approved a plan to set up road map for independence from Spain by 2017. This is in direct defiance of the central Spanish government. The question will be, does this lead to civil war given the history of Spain. Additionally, […]
Yellen Tells Congress Negative Interest Rates Are Possible
Yellen Tells Congress Negative Interest Rates Are Possible Reuters has reported that Yellen told a House of Representatives committee when testifying before Congress: “Potentially anything – including negative interest rates – would be on the table. But we would have to study carefully how they would work here in the U.S. context.” Yellen may have been placating […]
Money is also Perishable – Debasement & Devaluation Easier than Taxing or Defaulting
Money is also Perishable – Debasement & Devaluation Easier than Taxing or Defaulting QUESTION: Martin; Why in the world anyone would invest in government debt when they all default in the end? GH ANSWER: Honestly, most people are oblivious to the fact that government always default in modern times. Jean Baptiste Say took the position that a […]
