Governments spent astronomical sums in the past 2 years, all with the ultimate goal of “flattening the curve.”

Governments spent astronomical sums in the past 2 years, all with the ultimate goal of “flattening the curve.” But none of it went to increasing hospital capacity, and they’re still trying to flatten the curve with destructive and ineffective measures. Governments spent astronomical sums in the past 2 years, all with the ultimate goal of … Read more

Former Twitter CEO Jack: “damn Santa didn’t take the transitory inflation away”; “CPI for December over 7%, 40-year high”

damn Santa didn't take the transitory inflation away https://t.co/P1CFEIQyNV — jack (@jack) January 12, 2022 Rent and owner's equivalent rent continue to be key drivers of headline and core CPI, and they're operating with a lag vs actual rent and housing price increases.https://t.co/HsYOaA4Rsn pic.twitter.com/TOo6yp2Snx — Lyn Alden (@LynAldenContact) January 12, 2022 Hyperinflation is going to … Read more

Now space heaters are racist…

It just doesn’t stop…. As an alternative, she said, tenants are piling on layers of clothing and using hot showers so steam fills their apartments, or they do “the old-school thing and open the oven.” Portable electric heaters are also extremely common. The deadly fire that claimed the lives of 17 people in a high-rise … Read more

Warning: Taxes May Double in CA If This Bill Passes

The bill to create single payer healthcare by doubling taxes just passed the Assembly Health Committee on an 11-3 vote. I wish I were making this up. — Kevin Kiley (@KevinKileyCA) January 12, 2022 Single-Payer Healthcare Makes a California Comeback Sacramento Democrats are back, this time with huge tax increases. https://www.wsj.com/articles/single-payer-medicine-makes-a-california-comeback-gavin-newsom-xavier-becerra-healthcare-11641853914 California Democrats’ single-payer healthcare … Read more

Prince Andrew to face civil court case – judge dismisses Prince’s legal representation…

The Duke of York is being sued by Virginia Giuffre, formerly known as Virginia Roberts, who claims he “committed sexual assault and battery” upon her when she was a teenager. Andrew vehemently denies the allegations. A judge has rejected Prince Andrew’s attempt to have the sexual assault lawsuit against him thrown out. US judge Lewis … Read more

Another Board Member Flees the Fed

by Martin Armstrong As I reported in November, Federal Reserve members are fleeing the central bank. Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida announced that he is resigning this Friday before his term ends in the midst of scandal. Similar to other Fed members who resigned in 2021, Clarida has come under harsh scrutiny for what many … Read more

Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise 51.2% From Previous Week Despite Rising Mortgage Rates (Refi Apps Up 42.77%)

by confoundedinterest17 US mortgage purchase applications rose 51.2% from previous week, despite mortgage rates rising. Of course, the first weeks of most years see large increases in mortgage purchase applications. Mortgage refinancing applications were up 42.77% from the previous week. Here is the MBA data. So, the US housing market is off to a fast (and … Read more

What will happen to interest-rates in 2022?

by Shaun Richards Today’s topic has become something of a hot subject as 2022 has begun. Some of you may recall that it was to some extent as 2021 opened but there was a difference as back then bond yields were rising but central banks had no intention of raising interest-rates. Indeed there were times … Read more

Almost like every recessions just makes the yields more and more volatile

by  laflammaster If you take a closer look, recession happens when the yield rates converge. By historical metrics, recessions should have started mid-late 2019 (which it kind of did). Sauce: https://www.federalreserve.gov/datadownload/Chart.aspx?rel=H15&series=bf17364827e38702b42a58cf8eaa3f78&lastobs=&from=&to=&filetype=csv&label=include&layout=seriescolumn&type=package&pp=Format  

Manchin Sends Warning To Senate

Biden to push Senate rule change in bid to pass voting-rights law The president will address the issue in a speech in Atlanta on Tuesday Jen Psaki said Biden would bring up the idea of changing Senate rules At present, 60 senators must back most legislation for it to pass Psaki said the president was … Read more

One year later, Gamestop enters Death Cross. As the year of the pump and dump heads for final explosion.

One year later, Gamestop enters Death Cross. As the year of the pump and dump heads for final explosion. pic.twitter.com/StfazK2mBA — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) January 12, 2022 Large cap internet stocks just had a death cross, similar to Bitcoin. This is the wave count. I expected system test in December, but the market bounced in wave … Read more

EU to hold large-scale cyber attack drill simulating a major attack on supply chains

The European Union will soon stage a far-reaching cyber security exercise intended to prepare for an attack that affects the continent’s distribution networks, Bloomberg reported, noting the drill will be held over several weeks. EU members will begin the exercise sometime in the coming days and continue for six weeks, according to a report in Bloomberg on … Read more

U.S. Government Suddenly Stops Paying People

The Treasury Department is warning that tax refunds and other services may be delayed this year because of “enormous challenges” including the coronavirus pandemic and previous budget cuts made at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Treasury officials told reporters during a phone all on Monday that they are predicting a “frustrating season” for taxpayers and tax preparers … Read more

US CPI inflation 7%. Highest in 40 years! Real earnings down by 2.4%. The Fed is still running an extremely aggressive monetary policy.

BREAKING: U.S. inflation hits 7%, highest in 40 years pic.twitter.com/oumNsoCsca — Javier Blas (@JavierBlas) January 12, 2022 https://twitter.com/NorthmanTrader/status/1481264500519194627 #Fed Balance Sheet @ $9 trillion UNSUSTAINABLE !!!! pic.twitter.com/kf9znIB9b3 — MrTopStep (@MrTopStep) January 12, 2022 Inflation is running at 7% and the Fed is still running an extremely aggressive monetary policy. The Fed is talking the talk … Read more