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The Asymmetry of Bubbles: the Status Quo and Bitcoin
The Asymmetry of Bubbles: the Status Quo and Bitcoin Shall we compare the damage that will be done when all these bubbles pop? Regardless of one’s own views about bitcoin/cryptocurrency, what is truly remarkable is the asymmetry that is applied to questioning the status quo and bitcoin. As I noted yesterday, everyone seems just fine […]
The Time Has Come: Venezuela May Be In Default In Under 48 Hours
The Time Has Come: Venezuela May Be In Default In Under 48 Hours This past weekend, Venezuela failed to make $237 million in bond coupon payment, blaming “technical glitches” when in reality it simply did not have the money (or wish to part with it). Adding the $349 million in unpaid bond interest accumulated over […]
Gundlach Warns “The Order of The Financial System Is About To Be Turned Upside Down”
Gundlach Warns “The Order of The Financial System Is About To Be Turned Upside Down” “I’m not a big fan of bonds right now,” may seem like an odd way for the so-called Bond King to begin, but in an audience at Vanity Fair’s Establishment Summit, DoubleLine’s Jeff Gundlach told Bethany McLean, “I haven’t been […]
Creditworthiness of New York and Illinois: One is Bankrupt
CREDITWORTHINESS OF NEW YORK AND ILLINOIS: ONE IS BANKRUPT Summary Unless used for capital improvements, any new Illinois State borrowing, regardless of security structure, will amount to nothing more than kicking the can further down the road. Markets remain open to uncreditworthy government borrows longer than they should. In a low interest rate environment, investors will […]
The Endgame of Financialization: Stealth Nationalization
The Endgame of Financialization: Stealth Nationalization This is the new model of nationalization: central banks control the valuation of private-sector assets without actually having to own them lock, stock and barrel. As you no doubt know, central banks don’t actually print money and toss it out of helicopters; they create a digital liability and use […]
Too Good For Too Long
Shutterstock Too Good For Too Long Over-extended systems contract quickly & violently I’m writing this from my home in Sonoma County at the end of an intense week of witnessing firsthand the devastation caused by the many current fires burning in northern California. While it’s hard to focus on anything other than the moment-to-moment developments […]
You’re Likely A Lot Less Prepared For Crisis Than You Realize
rangizzz/Shutterstock You’re Likely A Lot Less Prepared For Crisis Than You Realize Lessons from the recent rash of natural disasters It seems as if Mother Nature is waking up. Either she’s trying to send humans an important warning, or perhaps she’s just out to kill us all. Massive storms across the globe, earthquakes, and collapsing ecosystems […]
The Cardinal Sin Of Investing: Permanent Impairment Of Capital
Victor Moussa/Shutterstock The Cardinal Sin Of Investing: Permanent Impairment Of Capital How to avoid making it Last week we presented a parade of indicators published by Grant Williams and Lance Roberts that warned of an approaching market correction as well as a coming economic recession. The key message was: When smart analysts independently find the same […]
Oh Canada: An Economic Experiment
OH CANADA: AN ECONOMIC EXPERIMENT It seems like the only time Canada makes the news is when America elects some right wing President the Hollywood elite don’t like, and they all threaten to move to Canada. We are usually too polite to say something, as it is often clear the Americans are in the midst […]
ECB – Draghi & Tapering
ECB – Draghi & Tapering The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to begin reducing its bond purchases gradually tampering its stimulation program of Quantitative Easing (QE). Nevertheless, reliable sources tell of the ECB being extremely cautious fearing what will happen if buyers do not appear and rates begin to rise sharply. The difference between […]
