NBC/WSJ POLL: Pelosi’s negatives shot up during government shutdown more than any pol // now the most unpopular politician tested in the survey.

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More NBC/WSJ poll: Pelosi’s negatives shot up during government shutdown more than any pol // now the most unpopular politician tested in the survey. pic.twitter.com/pSMBFydwx7 — Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) January 27, 2019 POLL: Nancy Pelosi most unpopular national politician in America Despite the beating he takes from the mainstream media on a daily basis, President … Read more

3 Pictures That Show How Much America Has Changed Since The Old Days

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by Michael Snyder What would our founders think if they could see us today?  Every great civilization throughout human history eventually entered a period of decline, and we continue to get more evidence every single day that America’s decline is accelerating.  But even though I am constantly writing about this stuff, I was absolutely stunned … Read more

Here’s Your Global Stock Market Rally

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by Jim Quinn About that massive stock market rally since Christmas Eve – not exactly based on fundamentals and low valuations. The ECB and PBOC were told to print like there was no tomorrow – because without liquidity flooding the system, markets will collapse. How long can they keep their foot on the accelerator?

Dissent or deny, care or cry, devolve or die

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by John Ward In the coming months and years, there are three decisions for every thinking and able-bodied human on Earth to make: will I speak out or simply stay in my stockade, remaining in ideological denial mode? Will I accept the social need for civic compassion – or laugh at the idea and wind up … Read more

“Map of Deadbeat Debtors”: China Launches New App That Turns Citizens Into Snitches

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This article was written by Elias Marat and originally published at The Mind Unleashed Officials in China have launched a new app that notifies users if someone within 500 yards of them is in debt. Dubbed the “Map of Deadbeat Debtors,” the app was launched in Northern China after the Higher People’s Court of Hebei developed … Read more

Understanding what risk really is.

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by dipsis I’ve spent more time than I care to admit battling online poorly conceived notions of risk in investing. Below are excerpts from Howard Mark’s book, The Most Important Thing. This will probably fly in the face of many redditors, especially those who laugh at the idea of diversifying their portfolio into bonds or international … Read more

GLOBAL MARKETS weekly recap

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via @MacroTechnicals: wk4 1/n • RiskON continued • hope on FED total pause, PBoC, remain dovish ECB/BoJ • 76%/24% indices breadth • FX 81% vs USD, 71% vs JPY • most of EM bonds rallied • creditspreads tighter • VIX lower 2/n 1MTH performance (basically since lows near x-mas) • literally a one way street across … Read more

Government Shutdown Ends, Fed Capitulation Continues

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YouTube/PeterSchiff, Released on 1/25/19 Peter Schiff is an internationally recognized economist specializing in the foreign equity, currency and gold markets. Mr. Schiff made his name as President and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital. He frequently delivers lectures at major economic and investment conferences, and is quoted often in the print media, including the Wall Street … Read more