by Viraj Shah While the stock markets thrive on uncertainty, investors are mostly unhappy with uncertain political and economic scenarios. As Trump presidency was confirmed, the world market went into an economic shock as Asian stocks fell. It is not just the election of Trump into power that raises eyebrows in the community of … Read more
by Viraj Shah A Trump presidency comes with its quirks. While Obama is busy gathering farewell messages, people believe that Trump might save American jobs, just like he did with Carrier Corporation. However, it is too early to believe that the incoming president understands the labor market and how global and local changes affect it. … Read more
by Amna El Tawil The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) published nearly 13 million pages of declassified files on its official website for the first time in its history. The declassified files were previously publicly available only at the National Archives in Maryland. According to the CNN, the documents shed some light on … Read more
by Umar Farooq The greenback fell against the GBP and its other peers after Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal its value is too high in part because China holds down its own currency. The dollar tumbled to its lowest level in a month while the Sterling posted its biggest rally against the dollar … Read more
by Umar Farooq Stagflation happens when the economy experiences stagnant economic progress, high unemployment, and high inflation. It’s a rare situation. A slow-moving economy usually reduces demand enough to keep prices from rising. As workers get laid off, they buy less. As a result, businesses lower prices to attract whatever customers remain. Slow growth in a normal market economy prevents inflation. Source: … Read more
by Pamela Williams I want to begin this report by presenting the plan of the group REFUSE FASCISM to actually stop the Inauguration of Trump/Pence. I want to thank OATHKEEPERS for the detailed report. REFUSE FASCISM – STOP THE TRUMP-PENCE REGIME BEFORE IT STARTS On the surface this stated goal may seem unclear, but when you … Read more
by Umar Farooq America’s corporate debt has TRIPLED since 2008, from £1.5trillion ($2tn) to an eye-watering around £4.6tn ($6tn). And the borrowing bonanza has pushed the company debt to earnings ratio to a record high. This huge debt bubble is no longer sustainable, according to Tad Rivelle, chief investment officer at TCW Group, who has now … Read more
by Amna El Tawil Washington state legislators said they would introduce new measures in a bid to abolish the death penalty. While almost the entire US sees the never-ending disputes between Democrats and Republicans regarding all major issues, in this state, both parties want the same. According to the Hill, attorney General Bob Ferguson … Read more
From Jim Rickards, Editor, Rickards’ Gold Speculator: The outlook for rates has taken what I call a U-turn. There’s very little doubt that the Fed is on track to raise rates. This outlook is not in response to any particular piece of economic data or the overall economic picture. In fact there are plenty of … Read more
by Amna El Tawil After last week’s scandal with Trump dossier, CNN and BuzzFeed plan to publish yet another incriminating file regarding the incoming President of the United States. This time, they are about to publish the tape about 48 hours before the inauguration. The source that has revealed the plan claims to … Read more