by Spencer P Morrison, NEE President Trump Promised Tariffs, Let’s Hope he Delivers In 1988 Donald Trump told Oprah Winfrey that America was being “ripped off” by its trading partners. Between 1979 and 1988 nearly 2 million Americans lost their manufacturing jobs to cheap, government-backed Japanese competitors. The audience applauded. Three decades later and nothing has changed: America … Read more
Markets vs Centrally Planned economies – It is all about the incentives (Link to Antony’s Book Procrastination Annihilation below) https://www.beyourselfandloveit.com/e…
Peter Schiff, Released on 3/7/18 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 … Read more
John Rubino interviewed on Future Money Trends There is so much economic turmoil and uncertainty simmering under the surface that it’s hard to keep up with it all, but John Rubino can put the pieces together like few can. John says there’s a huge crisis that’s coming ahead, both for President Trump and for the economy. From … Read more
by gerold The rich are rich because they’re smart. The corollary is that the poor are poor because they’re stupid (see ‘Notes’ at end.) I admit that’s harsh. But, that’s life. Get used to it. Learn from it so you don’t become stupid and poor. We get rich by spending less than we earn. We don’t … Read more
Authored by Baruch Lev via Knowledge Leaders Capital blog, Baruch Lev is the Philip Bardes Professor of Accounting and Finance at the Stern School of Business, NYU. This article first appeared on the Lev End Of Accounting Blog and is shared here with his permission. We are inundated with great economic news: The stock market is at all-time high … Read more
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via Markos Kaminis SUMMARY Tariffs and the possibility of an escalating trade war threaten the profitability of homebuilders, the housing recovery and the affordability of homes. It appears rising costs of home construction is playing a role in rising home prices, which may be impeding sales growth. Relative tariffs and trade war appear to be a … Read more
Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, The percentage of household assets invested in stocks fell from almost 40% in 1969 to a mere 13% in 1982, after thirteen years of grinding losses. The conventional wisdom of financial advisors–to save money and invest it in stocks and bonds “for the long haul”–a “buy and … Read more
As North Kore and South Korea talk about peace the US pushes sanctions on NK, why? Dan Coats says the White House is getting ready to send in troops into Syria for a major op, this is not going to happen, propaganda. The White Helmets are at it again staging false flags, this time with … Read more
66% of Millennials have nothing saved for retirement Most Millennials are not on track when it comes to saving for retirement. That’s no surprise. After paying bills, rent and making student loan payments, there’s often not much leftover each month for young people, many of whom entered the workforce at a time of stagnant wages … Read more
SEC is now warning that crypto trading platforms might be unlawful. Job market is at full capacity, the only problem is that the quality of jobs is low and wages are declining. Trump pushes his agenda in regards to tariffs, more individuals resign their posts in government. The IMF warns not to push trade wars, … Read more
it has been almost a month and no new highs in $SPX… Something is terribly wrong. pic.twitter.com/ImErK8gJVK — Alastair (@StockBoardAsset) March 7, 2018 "A trade war would dampen growth and boost inflation, weakening both aspects of our positive view." – Barclays — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 7, 2018 h/t Bendiksel
by northmantrader What correction? 3 weeks until the end of the quarter. We’ve had a big correction in this first quarter or at least so it seems and markets continue to ping pong in a range between the January highs and February lows for the moment. Yet if you look at quarterly charts there is hardly … Read more
by Dana Lyons European equity indices are testing key levels of bull market support. The recent (ongoing?) equity correction has not merely been a U.S. event. Most stock markets around the globe have also suffered drawdowns in concert with the U.S., to varying degrees. Some have experienced mere “flesh wounds” while others have really taken it … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzOvQgNq1UQ Jim Hoft for the Gateway Pundit reports, Speaker Paul Ryan pushed back against President Donald Trump’s announcement to place tariffs on foreign aluminum and steel. Read More/Source/Credit/FairUse: http://thegatewaypundit.com/2018/03/p…
This video contains a paid promotion spot for Virtual Shield in the beginning of the podcast. In a recent press conference with Trump, Prime Minister Lovfen of Sweden stated they did no have “no go areas.” But what is a “no go zone” or “no go area” and does Sweden have them? For the longest … Read more
https://youtu.be/sH-aJ7x_ty4 “Russian ex-double agent Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, were exposed to a nerve agent, UK police have confirmed. The police are investigating their attempted murder. Assistant police commissioner for the Metropolitan Police Mark Rowley said “hundreds of detectives” are working on the case, after confirming an unnamed nerve agent has been … Read more