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The Economic Pain That the Unemployment Rate Leaves Out (27% Adjusted Unemployment Rate)… American Business bankruptcies Rose 48 Percent in May

June 5, 2020 6:39 pm

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/05/upshot/what-the-pandemic-unemployment-rate-leaves-out.html The Department of Labor announced Friday that with a “limited resumption of economic activity,” 13.3 percent of Americans were unemployed in May. Though still high by historical standards, that’s down from 14.7 percent in April, and a pleasant surprise …

“Pent-Up Demand” Won’t Save Us from Economic Destruction: Mises

June 5, 2020 2:30 pm

via mises In responding to the coronavirus threat, governments around the world have committed themselves to a series of harmful and largely unnecessary policies which are likely to plunge the world into a prolonged economic depression. In the UK, the effect of …

American cities are burning, there’s a lethal pandemic and we’re in a new Great Depression. There’s still one place to go — gold.

June 5, 2020 2:30 pm

BY JAMES RICKARDS American cities are burning, there’s a lethal pandemic and we’re in a new Great Depression. Other than that, everything’s fine. People often ask me when things will “get back to normal.” Well, the answer could be never (or …

A story that has it all…6 Figure Losses…Gains…Bears…Bulls…Tough Lessons

June 5, 2020 2:30 pm

by Mister___Pickles I’m writing this story in hopes that it inspires one of you developmentally disabled “investors” that true autism can prevail…even if you get knocked out 4 or 5 times. I also hope you learn from my monumental mistakes. …

$100k in a month!

June 5, 2020 2:15 pm

by mingomangos 21 year old child that grew up with little monies. This money means nothing too me and i will be buying a house for my family. Plays have been on paypal, visa, mastercard, spy, airlines, box, and facebook. …

Boeing YOLO up 7.7x (60k -> 463k)

June 5, 2020 2:14 pm

by bmexgainporntaway View post on imgur.com It’s not like I’m smart enough to daytrade this so I’m here pumping my bags instead. 100% unrealised, I will post gain/loss porn in a few weeks time. edit: ok 635k NLV now, this …

CBOE Equity Put/Call Ratio is reaching an extreme. Bankrupt Hertz stock now trading above where it was prior to filing for bankruptcy…

June 6, 2020 2:14 pmJune 5, 2020 2:13 pm

CBOE Equity Put/Call Ratio is reaching an extreme. pic.twitter.com/mb4LVSiX2K — Mike Shell (@MikeWShell) June 5, 2020 $HTZ now trading above where it was prior to filing for bankruptcy… pic.twitter.com/R1NY7bYB0h — TC (@TESLAcharts) June 5, 2020 Hertz bankruptcy is CANCELLED by …

How Many Rabbits Can The Fed Pull Out Of The Hat?

June 5, 2020 2:09 pm

The Federal Reserve has been increasing the supply of dollars at levels not seen in at least 40 years. Even the money pump during the 2008 financial crisis pales in comparison to today’s central bank counterfeiting. Just as the lockdowns …

Today’s Job report is BS. Many unprocessed unemployment files not taken into account.

June 5, 2020 2:09 pm

$$ Market talk — BLS reported May 16th when survey was underway that 29,965,415 Americans were receiving unemployment insurance but the survey only counted 20,985,000 as unemployed leaving an unexplained gap of 8,980,415.Including those the unemployment rate stands at 19%. …

The Fall of the American Empire – Economic & Financial Collapse !! ( The economic collapse is worse than the great depression )

June 6, 2020 2:14 pmJune 5, 2020 10:57 am

by Amy S. The American empire is in crisis. The economic collapse is worse than the great depression. We have seen it all these past three months. The coronavirus deaths, the lockdowns, massive job losses, education disruptions, loneliness, depression. And …

Civil Unrest Ignites on Schedule

June 5, 2020 10:55 am

by Martin Armstrong (picture from Paris protest, credit Michel Euler/AP) George Floyd’s death has sparked civil unrest throughout the world. In Athens, Greece, protestors flung firebombs at the US embassy. In France, President Macron urged citizens not to compare France …

To Make Money, Stop Screwing Around with Stocks

June 5, 2020 10:54 am

by Jared Dillian Why do people gamble? Everyone knows the games have a negative expectation, meaning you lose money in the long run. There are two reasons: You are hoping for a short-term run of luck, or You are an …

What’s Behind Market Success Right Now? Tim Wood

June 5, 2020 10:51 am

Just how much control does the Fed have on the flow of credit?

NYC Mayor de Blasio drowned out by boos, faces calls to resign, at George Floyd memorial

June 5, 2020 10:50 am

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was drowned out by booing at a memorial for George Floyd in Brooklyn on Thursday, as the preacher who introduced him pleaded with attendees to show “respect.” “Let us welcome with respect the mayor of New York …

Former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright EXPLODES Secretary Esper: “GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PENTAGON!”

June 5, 2020 10:49 am

Democrat and Former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright says if Secretary of Defense Mark Esper doesn’t see what’s going on he should leave. #FoxNews #Tucker

Biden Echoes Mitt Romney with Claim that 10% to 15% of Americans are Not Good People

June 5, 2020 10:48 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QhjLGB47Qw Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden said most Americans are good and want to improve the country but called 10 to 15 percent of citizens “not very good people.” In a virtual town hall event broadcasted Thursday …

BLM is Not Fundamentally Interested in Racial Justice: Here’s Why

June 5, 2020 10:48 am

Reminder that white privilege is a myth.

“If Chairman Powell does not set expectations and boundaries, the reckless risk taking is a financial stability threat that will amplify the damage to the economy. “

June 5, 2020 10:47 am

"If Chairman Powell does not set expectations and boundaries, the reckless risk taking is a financial stability threat that will amplify the damage to the economy. " via Mike O'Rourke, Chief Market Strategist of JonesTradinghttps://t.co/mKK7wuZhmx — Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) June 5, …

CNN’s Anderson Cooper Has a New Nickname for Trump but Nobody is Laughing

June 5, 2020 10:40 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH8zvzOBxTs Beth Baumann from Townhall reports, CNN’s Anderson Cooper chided President Donald Trump for acting like a “wannabe wartime president” after announcing plans to mobilize all federal resources to reestablish law and order across the country. According to Cooper, Trump …

This is literally insane. The Mayor of DC criticizes FENCING around the White House saying that it’s “The People’s House”. It should be “opened up” and people “should be able to access it from all sides.”

June 5, 2020 10:39 am

#BREAKING: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser criticizes fencing around White House: "That’s the People’s House. It's a sad commentary that the house & its inhabitants have to be walled off… We should want the White House to be opened up for people …

Candace Owens: “I DO NOT support George Floyd!” & Here’s Why!

June 5, 2020 10:38 am

by Tellman125 https://youtu.be/JtPfoEvNJ74 Videos that MSM will not show you Here’s the baggie video Candace mentions – drops at 6:32 https://youtu.be/Np95Q1GoE1A?t=382 Floyd refusing to enter police car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkFqCHIJ534

Breakdown of ANTIFA Squad Tactics

June 5, 2020 10:37 am

by Brandwins found this somewhere: Step 1: Organize an EXTREMELY large gathering of peaceful protesters. Step 2: March them right into the heart of a target community. Step 3: Peacefully demonstrate during daylight hours. Get your optics on TV so …

Remember the study that got HCQ trials halted? It’s a fraud, has been retracted by the Lancet.

June 5, 2020 10:32 am

by ratioetlogicae Link to the Lancet tweet: https://twitter.com/TheLancet/status/1268613313702891523 Dr. James M. Todaro’s independent investigation into the study that got HCQ trials halted and the shady company that provided the data for said study. A Study Out of Thin Air https://www.medicineuncensored.com/a-study-out-of-thin-air …

The Insurrection Act of 1807 allows the president to use the military to save the nation.

June 5, 2020 10:28 am

The Insurrection Act gives U.S. presidents the authority to deploy active duty military to maintain or restore peace in times of crisis. The Insurrection Act was invoked numerous times in the 20th century, most famously when Dwight D. Eisenhower sent the 101st …

Tucker Carlson Breaks Down Police Shooting Statistics Like A Boss

June 6, 2020 2:14 pmJune 5, 2020 10:26 am

In 2019, there were 10 incidents where police shot and killed unarmed black suspects. In five of the incidents, officers were attacked just before the shooting occurred. One incident allegedly was an accident as the officer struggled with the suspect. …

Florida Sheriff Encourages Residents to Shoot Looters Breaking into Homes

June 5, 2020 10:25 am

“A Florida sheriff on Monday encouraged residents to open fire on violent looters who try to enter their homes. “I would tell them, if you value your life, they probably shouldn’t do that in Polk County. Because the people of …

7 Charts Show Exactly Why You Must “Own Gold” Today

June 5, 2020 10:24 am

by GoldCore In Gold We Trust via Money Week ◆ Covid-19 is accelerating many trends that were already in existence. The rising gold price is one such trend. These seven charts, says Dominic Frisby, reveal why gold could soon “go bananas” …

Why Invest in Casino Gaming Stocks

June 5, 2020 10:21 am

As the market continues to fluctuate, many individuals are seeking to invest in stocks that are either currently profitable or will prove to be profitable later on when the economy recovers. Although experts have mixed opinions regarding investments in casino …

PLEASE DON’T GO!

June 5, 2020 10:18 am

via powerlineblog Why, exactly, would major retailers choose to rebuild and re-open stores that were burned to the ground or otherwise destroyed by rioters? What is there in the current response to riots by big city politicians that provides any assurance …

People still think this is just about an election. Fools

June 5, 2020 10:17 am

https://twitter.com/calloutfortruth/status/1268642419635114000?s=21