On Wire

by David Haggith While David Stockman stated early this year with resolute certainty that the debt ceiling debate would blow congress up and send the nation reeling over the financial precipice, I avoided jumping on the debt-ceiling bandwagon. While I was convinced major rifts in the economy would start to show up in the summer, I … Read more

by Mark Angelides IN light of the Harvey Weinstein revelations, a mass-media campaign has been launched whose spearhead is the hashtag “#metoo.” Ostensibly it is a way of highlighting prevalent sexism and the abuse of women. But examining the idea behind it, does it actually do anything at all? Or is it a waste of … Read more

by Mark Angelides With only a few months to go before the president begins winding down the DACA program, lawmakers are looking for a deal that will not only make them look good to their voter base, but one that will help them in the all important 2018 elections. Unfortunately for the Democrats they can, … Read more

Are you interested in investing your money in stocks or bonds? If so, you should realize that you may get yourself into a little bit of trouble if you’re not careful. If you make the wrong choices, there is a possibility that you’re going to get yourself into debt and you might even wind up … Read more

by Chris Black In a very ironic plot twist, MSNBC’s viewers-of which most are probably disagreeing with President Trump’s “big, beautiful” border wall all along the Mexico border- were given a real-life lesson on the utility of a strong border wall, as a number of illegal aliens were seen jumping the border fence in the … Read more

Here is a quick glance at the top health insurance providers that have benefited the most since the Affordable Care Act legislation was started in October of 2010. How many people knew that it would have been so generous to the stock value of these companies? The American public thought they were getting some affordable … Read more

by Simon Black US stock markets hit another all-time high on Friday. The S&P 500 is nearing 2,600 and the Dow is over 23,300. In fact, US stocks have only been more expensive two times since 1881. According to Yale economist Robert Shiller’s Cyclically Adjusted Price to Earnings (CAPE) ratio – which is the market price … Read more

by Mark Angelides Never before has such political upheaval taken place on the European continent without actual warfare taking place. Insurgent parties of all stripes are gaining seats and winning elections, and what’s the one overarching factor? Anti-Globalization. Whether their own particular form of fight back against Globalization comes as anti-mass immigration or anti-EU fervor, … Read more

Since we all know that bonds are the most worthless garbage, do you believe this is a HUGE risk? Globally we have seen bonds become the biggest bubble in history. When they crash, they will be the biggest crash in history. Previously we witnessed rates increase just marginally, and trillions were evaporated. The market simply … Read more

by Mark Angelides The stunning speech given by Steve Bannon for Californian Republicans is not only a rallying cry to action, but also far-seeing in its angle on the future of California as part of the American union. Three factors are in play that are working towards cessation, and the Globalists are fully behind it. … Read more

by Ruby Henley Yesterday I reported:  http://investmentwatchblog.com/the-middle-class-are-getting-ready-to-take-a-hit-on-their-401k-contributions/ “The Middle Class Are Getting Ready To Take A Hit On Their 401(k) Contributions. If you are considered a “middle class worker,” you are about to be sucker-punched by a Republican proposal to alter the treatment of 401(k) contributions, which could make it much harder for you to … Read more

by Thinker It’s a one man show, but Peoples Politician seeking truth no matter what party you are affiliated with. Trey Gowdy who is head of the “Oversight Committe” who job is to investigate corruption and expose it. Peoples Politician is trying to wake up sleeping Americans with every hearing and anyone who has been … Read more

Is Silicon Valley in trouble? @GlobalProTrader @jessefelder @MarkYusko @HayekAndKeynes @jtepper2 @StockBoardAsset @zerohedge pic.twitter.com/1ctf0ls5Kd — Greg (@GS_CapSF) October 20, 2017   ICYMI: Equity crowd: Yay! More all-time highs!!Fixed inc crowd: I’m scared! The 2s/10s curve is at post-crisis lows!!KCN pic.twitter.com/FdnFn3cWZC — Driehaus Capital Management (@DriehausCapital) October 21, 2017 bubbles pic.twitter.com/7rybx4TKyF — zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 19, 2017 … Read more

by Ruby Henley When they speak, they always tell us to save more and rely less on Social Security.  Pushing the narrative that Social Security is struggling with its own issues, be smart and prepare for the future by saving more. Ah, the golden years…not so golden for the American middle class.  Unfortunately, Americans have … Read more

Throughout history we have seen different stocks, different asset classes, and different regions of the world experience a bubble. Hot money flows inward and expands the bubble further and further until one day, a loud popping sound is heard, followed by the cries heard loud and clear from every investor.   bubble trouble 2.jpg (731×476) … Read more

by Dave There is a very old indicator for perceived credit risk in the market; its the interest rate spread between BAA rated bonds, and AAA rated bonds.   It represents market players moving money between 2 different trades: BAA: “I want to maximize interest payments” AAA: “I’m worried about not getting paid back.” Here’s what … Read more

https://youtu.be/svddMhFW7lU Nigel Farage Confounding the Globalists….. https://youtu.be/IM43pXyJgto Nigel Farage Begot Trump h/t Food Ninja

by Stabu I actually own a few Bitcoin that I got for about $10 end of 2012. I accepted those reluctantly as a form of payment for minor debt. I’ve actively followed the crypto currency market since, but never purchased more, because the market has always felt overvalued. Fundamentally I object the anti-social way most cryptos … Read more

by Ruby Henley There have been so many inconsistencies and changes in the timeline of the Las Vegas massacre, it has naturally made the public question the validity of what we are being told.  Also, we are seeing witnesses coming forward with varying testimonies of what they experienced the night of October 1, 2017.   … Read more

Have you ever thought about investing your money in stocks? Almost everyone has thought about it, but only a small portion of the population will ever do so. The truth of the matter is that there are tons of misconceptions associated with the stock market and this has frightened a lot of people. In actuality, … Read more

Sorry, But this is the same thing we said was wrong when N Korea and China did this. ( and still are) Sheriff likes his washed cars and wants the good work release prisoners to stay in jail. For corporate benefits. Slavery is alive and well in the USA. Video, is at link as well. … Read more