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European Heat Wave Shatters June Records in 6 Nations and France Set a New All-Time Record A major heat wave continues over western Europe. The all-time record highs for June have already been topped in six European nations. An area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere is responsible for the extreme heat. A heat … Read more

  The recalls include consumer fireworks brands under dozens of product names. All were made in China.   Tens of thousands of fireworks are being recalled for packing too big of a bang. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the “overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards … Read more

Authored by Jot Dantong Ma via MacroPolo.org, Since the first shot in the US-China trade war was fired in March 2018, markets have gyrated and negotiations have sputtered. Yet few have closely examined the extent of China’s retaliatory tariffs on US exports, and more importantly, what a full-blown trade war could mean for US exports. As of today, … Read more

by Troy The stock market has rallied significantly over the past 6 months. Yet every single day we are bombarded with more things to “worry about”. Macro worries, trade worries, yield curve worries, etc. While there are certain pockets of weakness in the U.S. economy, overall the economy is still growing (but at a slower … Read more

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Earlier this week, James O’Keefe and Project Veritas confirmed the suspicions of many: Google has plans to meddle in the upcoming 2020 election, as a disturbing new report proved. A senior Google executive was the whistleblower in question, and the report also included leaked documents. Apparently, the company’s goal is to “prevent a Trump situation … Read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yJKE8DOqa4 Scott Morefield from The Daily Caller reports, Author and researcher Heather Mac Donald discussed the inconsistencies, timing, and politics surrounding the latest allegations against President Donald Trump on Tuesday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” Read More/Source/Credit/FairUse: https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/25/he…

If the Fed is watching inflation and employment indicators, then there’s no need to cut rates. If they’re watching the stock market then there’s definitely no need to cut rates. So why is the market pricing in a 100% certainty of rate cut for July?   By the numbers: Best June for the Dow since … Read more

From Birch Gold Group Is gold on the rise? According to Maggie Fitzgerald over at CNBC, investors are piling into gold. But she isn’t the only one who sees that. Lobo Tiggre over at Kitco shares why he believes the metal is on the rise: After years of failed attempts to break out of its trading rut, gold … Read more

by Dana Lyons While stocks recently soared to new highs, the volatility market stubbornly held its ground; similar situations have – at times – marked significant tops in the past. Some stock market highs are better than others. And at times, the volatility market can give us clues as to the nature of such new … Read more

by Hollywood Rob I was perusing a post from Bill Blain on Zero Hedge this morning at he was discussing the shenanigans that were likely going on in Osaka.  That’s not what interested me.  What amazed me was the group photo. The Saudi is front and center, trump beside and then Turkey.  Merkle is all the … Read more

Would a Falling Stock Market Take Gold Stocks With It?  

by Simon Black Here’s our Friday roll up of the most absurd and concerning articles we came across this week. Jail time for offensive image in Great Britain Recently some idiot teenager in Britain edited an image of Prince Harry into something that was stupid and racist. This moron clearly intended to be offensive. His photo … Read more

By Harry Dent I’m coming to you today from Myrtle Beach, where my entire family gets together for their annual reunion. It doesn’t matter where I am though, I watch the stock markets like a hawk. And right now, the markets are in a crucial place… We’re back to testing the highs and things can go either … Read more