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by Money Metals The world is in the midst of one of the strangest asset bubbles of all time. Instead of being fueled by the hope of bigger and bigger gains, it is being driven by a resignation to incurring lower and lower… and ultimately negative, yields on capital. This summer, the global inventory of bonds … Read more
via breitbart: Swing voters — by a large majority — say they are unlikely to support 2020 presidential candidates who support more illegal and legal immigration to the United States, a new poll finds. The latest Harvard/Harris Poll reveals that about 69 percent of swing voters said they are somewhat unlikely or very unlikely to support a 2020 … Read more
by Lance Roberts On Monday, stocks took a beating from rising trade tensions as China put the brakes on imports of agricultural products following Trumps latest tariff threat. As noted by the WSJ: “So much for a trade deal any time soon. Monday’s pain for U.S. investors was foretold late Sunday evening. The Chinese yuan … Read more
Via ZeroHedge A staggering 22% of millennials (aged 23 – 38) surveyed by YouGov say they have no friends, while less than 1/3 say they have at least 10 friends. Meanwhile 30% of Millennials say they ‘always or often feel lonely.’ According to the New York Daily News, Even if younger Americans are overstating their isolation, the jarring numbers … Read more
By Doug “Uncola” Lynn via TheBurningPlatform.com In his 1991 book, “Behold a Pale Horse”, former United States Naval Intelligence Briefing Team member William Cooper warned of a secret initiative by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. In this sinister plan, described by Cooper near three decades ago, a project called “Orion” was revealed whereby drugs and hypnosis were to … Read more
“Be afraid” they beg.
by howmuch The defense industry is one of the largest in the world. Nearly every country sets aside a large portion of their federal budget for military expenditures, which can have a major impact on their economies. It’s breathtaking to see that the United States and China account for nearly half of the world’s military spending! To … Read more
LOUISIANA — Officials with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office were responding to a shooting a Walmart store Tuesday. The situation was unfolding at the Walmart Supercenter — 10550 Burbank Drive. https://breaking911.com/breaking-shooting-reported-at-walmart-in-baton-rouge-deputies-say-scene-is-active/ Authorities said the scene is not an active shooter situation, but the scene is active. Detectives have the situation under control. EMS said … Read more
Bulletproof backpacks are reportedly rising in popularity as shootings increase across the nation and in the wake of two weekend massacres that left more than 30 people dead. More companies are offering bulletproof backpacks for students as they gear up to go back to school as a means of protection if a potential threat were … Read more
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by standardtissue I just read about the post about falling for a scam at a bank, and wanted to share a story with a different kind of ending. I was coming out of Costco, back when it was new and not a zoo. the parking lot was relatively empty, and this older guy was wandering … Read more
(Bloomberg) — A key measure of Japan’s economy fell to a level not seen since the wake of the financial crisis, adding to concerns about the economy ahead of an October sales-tax hike. The leading coincident index dropped to 93.3 in June, the lowest since February 2010, the Cabinet Office said Tuesday. The index is … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Want the lowdown on European markets? In your inbox before the open, every day. Sign up here. Investors have begun betting that the Bank of England will join the European Central Bank in cutting interest rates below zero. Traders bought more than 21,000 option contracts in the past month that will pay out … Read more
Department of Justice will not prosecute Comey for leaking FBI memos.
Iran unveiled three new air-to-air missiles Tuesday amid standoff with the US Said weapons prove the country ‘will not hesitate for a moment to defend itself’ President Rouhani earlier warned of the ‘mother of all wars’ if the US attacks Comes as Britain joined a US-led mission to protect ships in Strait of Hormuz … Read more
via ACTIVIST POST: By B.N. Frank Research has determined that smartphone notifications can make brains go “completely haywire.” It has also already proven that exposure to all sources of cell phone and wireless WiFi radiation can disrupt the blood brain barrier which can cause it to leak. This can also kill brain cells. Research also indicates it can cause irreversible damage on brains and kids are more … Read more
BREAKING: The Trump administration is moving to impose a total economic embargo against the government of Venezuela — Vivian Salama (@vmsalama) August 6, 2019
