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by visualcapitalist An estimated 90% of world trade is facilitated by maritime shipping, and as trade volumes continue to increase, the world’s busiest ports continue to grow larger and more efficient to meet demand. In fact, in just the last four years, the median annual volume of the top 50 ports jumped from 5.49 to 5.86 … Read more
via mishtalk: German, French, and Italian industrial production collapsed in November. Italy GDP is negative for 3rd Quarter. Italy GDP Italy’s GDP was negative for the third quarter. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the euro zone’s third largest economy fell by 0.1 percent in July-September due to weaker domestic demand, statistics bureau ISTAT said, the first … Read more
via Bloomberg: The 14 percent drop in the S&P 500 Index last quarter has big implications for state and local pension funds, which probably saw the value of their assets fall by about 7 percent. Investors with the benefit of a long-term horizon have the ability to ignore market dips, and pension funds are among the longest-term … Read more
via CNBC: Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen thinks the central bank may have implemented its last rate hike of this cycle. A faltering global economy whose weakness spills over into the U.S. could push the Fed into a prolonged pause, she told a gathering of retailers in New York. The Federal Reserve already could … Read more
by bolivious I’ve used TurboTax Free for the past 7 years to file my taxes. This year, when I got to the student loan interest portion, I got this notification. TurboTax now requires you to upgrade to deluxe for $39.99 in order to take this incredibly common deduction. There doesn’t seem to be a work around … Read more
by FlashbackUniverse My state is trying to make Personal Finance a required class for graduation. I think this is something we’ve needed for a long time. — it made me wonder if any other states are doing this. via wistv: COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – A pre-filed bill in South Carolina would make it a graduation requirement … Read more
TSA Staffing Shortages Spread… The partial government shutdown rippled through the U.S. transportation system Monday as staffing issues closed a security checkpoint at Houston’s largest airport and the world’s biggest hub in Atlanta suffered unusually long lines. The issues at several airports stem largely from a shortage of Transportation Security Administration staff, who have been calling in … Read more
Less sitting, more moving tied to living longer (CNN)Doing less sitting and more moving is tied to living longer, according to a new study. Replacing 30 minutes per day of sedentary time with 30 minutes of physical activity at a light intensity was associated with a 17% lower risk of early death in a study … Read more
BREXODUS? Fresh blow for Theresa May as pro-Brexit Tory whip Gareth Johnson QUITS 24 hours ahead of crunch vote on deal – with more set to follow Gareth Johnson blasted the deal as ‘disrespectful’ to the people as the PM battles to win last-minute support for her hated agreement today ANOTHER member of Theresa May’s … Read more
https://youtu.be/5Hm8-OQSG18 Controversial journalist Laura Loomer has brought an “illegal alien caravan” to Nancy Pelosi’s house to highlight the House Speaker’s hypocrisy after she called walls immoral. https://t.co/PieonwNDPe — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) January 14, 2019 From the PJW article: Controversial journalist Laura Loomer has brought an “illegal alien caravan” to Nancy Pelosi’s house to highlight … Read more
by COMPUTER1313 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-14/pg-e-ceo-is-said-to-leave-with-utility-at-brink-of-bankruptcy?srnd=premium The San Francisco-based company has begun a search for a new CEO following Williams’ departure, according to a statement issued Sunday. PG&E general counsel John Simon will take the helm in the meantime. Williams, 57, took over as CEO in March 2017 and is leaving after a catastrophic three months for PG&E. Her … Read more
by TFittonJW Was on Fox this am making some big points: And from our Weekly Update:
Was the drop a DEAD CAT BOUNCE? Or is this the right time to BUY THE DIP? The U.S. stock market briefly fell into a bear market or just about, depending on which you look at. Globally, stocks have come off of their lows after being severely punished from October onward. Since the Fed meetings … Read more
by T3Baron 116th Congress, 1st Session To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States. HR 25 the ‘‘Fair Tax Act of 2019’’ This bill was introduce and cosigned by; Reader, … Read more
by salvia_d Keep in mind, from what I understand, that the people behind this project are trying to make this mandatory for all schools, libraries, universities as well as computer/mobile devices sold in the United States (and I’m assuming elsewhere). This is one of the major pillars of the end game. via newsguardtech: How It Works … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRqiAFYeFzI As of Mon. Jan. 14th, 2019, the U.S. Government has now officially reached its 24th day of shutdown and going into the 4th week — the longest in recorded U.S. history. Ever since the shutdown commenced as of the evening of Sat. Dec. 22nd, 2018, more reports suggest that the government shutdown could continue … Read more
by Shaun Richards This morning has brought more news on the economic theme of late 2018 and early 2019 which is of a slowing. As ever at the beginning of the week it comes from the Far East as eyes turn to China. From the South China Morning Post. Total exports fell to US$221.25 billion … Read more
via Sara Tipton: Not everyone is on board with the flu shot once winter rolls around. If you are one of those who doesn’t want to get the shot, this guide is for you! It is possible to boost your immune system naturally and give your body the extra edge this cold and flu season without … Read more
by DCG Newsom not wasting any time in quickly creating new taxes for Californians. Elections have consequences. As reported by SF Gate: In order to help disadvantaged communities obtain safe and affordable drinking water, California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a new statewide water tax. In the newly-released 2019-20 budget, Newsom calls for the creation of a “safe … Read more
by Dr. Eowyn Why do conservatives feel so marginalized and besieged when we actually outnumber liberals? A new Gallup poll found that, in America, conservatives still outnumber liberals by at least 9 percentage points of 35% to 26%, but the trend is not in our favor, with the number of conservatives decreasing and the number of liberals increasing since … Read more