The global economy, already in a vulnerable period, is susceptible to shocks – that is what #coronavirus is

the global economy, already in a vulnerable period, is susceptible to shocks – that is what #coronavirus is – shocks are what tilts economies into recession – world trade growth to be hit – commodities and bonds already repricing slower growth ahead. pic.twitter.com/76914NYUCd — Alastair (@StockBoardAsset) February 8, 2020 Zero pickup in manufacturing hours worked … Read more

The silence of the press: the censored Spanish flu

History never repeats, but it sure does rhyme sometimes. History never repeats, but it sure does rhyme sometimes. The silence of the press: the censored Spanish flu#coronarvirus pic.twitter.com/mbNJsjs08U — SolidusMax (@SolidusMax) February 9, 2020 WHO said As long as it happens to others, no need to worry https://t.co/OTz4yMQGj6 — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) February 9, 2020 https://twitter.com/inteldotwav/status/1226267582740811777

Coronavirus case updated update and forecast(s)

by statsymcstatsface   Data source: WHO Situation reports Curve estimates using R (Link to free download) with prediction intervals using the propagate package. Code below (quick note – propogate function not necessary for this figure, but generates 95% prediction intervals [only means are shown on graph], but prediction intervals will be displayed if you run code): ​ library(propagate) par(family=”serif”) Y <- c(282, … Read more

New Craigslist Scam

by HandwovenBox​ Someone tried to scam me in a way I haven’t heard of before. Here’s what happened: I posted an item for sale around 9:30 pm. About 30 minutes later, I get this text: Hello!! I wanna Buy your [CL post title] . Can i call you? The fact that they asked if they could call … Read more

Reminder that a good chunk of social media is either fake or bought whether by a person or by an ideology. Here’s an overt example, but the vast majority is behind closed doors.

by FritzDarges Just a reminder to never trust anything on social media because usually it does not reflect reality. ​ https://www.cnet.com/news/new-study-says-almost-15-percent-of-twitter-accounts-are-bots/ ​ 15% of Twitter accounts are bots. Groups and individuals pay to get trends going and use bots to spread and influence politics and events.

Sanders campaign releases “discrepancies” in Iowa’s caucus. Examples: Warren County Norwalk precinct 1: In this precinct, Buttigieg recieved an extra 3rd delegate AFTER ALREADY rouding up to 2!”

by saman65     source for the screenshots The variety in cases of cheatings and riggings has become comical at this point. How on Earth is DNC getting away with this much cheating? How can you police the world, topple this dictator and that dictator when the entire world is watching how US elections (which are already … Read more

China Trying To Infiltrate And Influence State Governors! Pompeo Spills The Beans

Start at 2:00 This was from earlier today!!! This is hardcore! For those who don’t like videos, or would rather scan an article, here’s coverage of the speech by FOX. Pompeo warns governors of Chinese infiltration into US: ‘It’s happening in your state’ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pompeo-warns-governors-of-china-infiltration Some quotes: “Competition with China is happening. It’s happening in your … Read more

Coronavirus Doom-FIRST TRANSMISSION WITH NO CHINA CONNECTION-5 Brits in French Skiing Village

In other disturbing news, 5 British nationals have reportedly been diagnosed with the virus in a French ski town, according to the Telegraph. The group was reportedly infected when one of its members came into contact with an individual who had been infected in Singapore. Think about that: Five Britons have been infected with the … Read more

Beijing begins mass arrest of suspected virus patients… More quarantine centers set up at US military bases

CHINA: Is China hiding how bad the coronavirus is? Coronavirus mass arrests: Eighty-six people die of virus in a DAY in China as Beijing starts rounding up sufferers and videos show hazmat suit-clad goons dragging people from their homes while death toll hits 724 A clip believed to be taken in Changqing Garden, Wuhan, shows a … Read more

The Next “Minsky Moment” Is Inevitable

Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, In 2007, I was at a conference where Paul McCulley, who was with PIMCO at the time, was discussing the idea of a “Minsky Moment.”  At that time, this idea fell on “deaf ears” as the markets, and economy, were in full swing. However, it wasn’t too long before the 2008 “Financial Crisis” brought the “Minsky … Read more