By John Mauldin Last week, the yield curve inverted for the first time since 2007. The yield for 10-year Treasuries fell below the yield for the 3-month T-Bill. The inversion set off alarm bells and US stocks fell sharply. While …
by Dave Kranzler of Investment Research Dynamics The news headlines explained the sudden jump in the S&P futures this morning by stating that “recession fears had faded.” Just like that. Overnight. I guess the fact that the housing starts report showed a 9% …
by Frank Holmes, CEO, U.S. Global Investors Bond yields are crashing in major markets all around the world as fears of a global economic slowdown have prompted investors to seek shelter in low-risk government debt. Both Germany and Japan’s 10-year …
While CNBC told everyone recession fears, have decreased, and you should buy stocks – smart money dumped into the madness pic.twitter.com/cwXbQJON3q — Alastair (@StockBoardAsset) March 26, 2019 https://twitter.com/OccupyWisdom/status/1110489039520579584 https://twitter.com/OccupyWisdom/status/1110183660911767553 Margin on stocks….and the Fed says there is no bubble. $15T …
by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard via Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA) By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard The Telegraph, London Thursday, January 24, 2019 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/01/24/imf-fears-political-rage… The International Monetary Fund has warned that the system of global cooperation that saved world finance in the 2008 crisis may break down if …
From Birch Gold Group As we enter 2019, the U.S. national debt continues to grow, approaching $22 trillion with global Government debt sitting at $72 trillion. It seems like the 21st century is hitting the U.S. with a debt “haymaker,” according to CNBC (emphasis ours): …
By Tsvetana Paraskova Oil prices plunged by more than 3 percent on Tuesday morning as rekindled fears of global economic growth slowdown put an abrupt pause to the oil price rally in recent days. At 11:20 EST on Tuesday, WTI Crude was …
The bank cites “a sharp deterioration in risk sentiment following soft macroeconomic data in December and renewed concerns about the future direction of growth.” From CNBC: Goldman Sachs has found the safe haven gold more attractive after a volatile December. The …
via etf daily news Low interest rates led companies to pile on debt for M&A, and the amount of debt rated in the lowest tier of investment grade is near a record, representing roughly 35 percent of corporate bonds and …
Wolf Richter wolfstreet.com, www.amazon.com/author/wolfrichter There were company-specific debacles that sank some of the gorillas, such as Goldman Sachs, Apple, and – oh gosh, not again – GE; and there was the general issue of fears circulating that the bull market …
The seat of power in Bill Gates’s empire occupies the top floor of an anonymous suburban office block overlooking Seattle’s Lake Washington. Here, in the inner orbit of the second richest man on earth, everything – down to the modern …
Turkish lira in free-fall, down 18% in two days. By Don Quijones, Spain, UK, & Mexico, editor at WOLF STREET. On Friday, the Turkish Lira plunged 15% against the US dollar. Over the past two days, it has plunged 18%. Over the …
via RTRS Euro zone business growth slowed more than expected this month as fears over a trade war with the United States and a weaker global expansion put another dent in optimism, a survey showed on Tuesday. But growth remained …
Authored by Federico Pieraccini via The Strategic Culture Foundation, The announced meeting between Trump and Putin has already produced a good result by revealing the hypocrisy of the media and politicians. The meeting has been branded as the greatest danger to …
by Visual Capitalist Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist Modern media does not always have the best reputation for providing complex and nuanced commentary. The news cycle is sensational enough when we’re dealing with the regular issues of the day. But add in some …
by Fabius Maximus Summary: Being fearful and forgetful makes us an easily ruled people. Easily aroused to panic, yet amnesic about it once the news shifts to a new threat — so that we never learn from experience. What a pitiful …
via thescottishsun.co.uk: The newly formed virus, named H7N9, has killed over 600 people in China A NEW strain of deadly bird flu which kills 38 per cent of those infected and could spark a global pandemic has been identified in China. …
via Anna Isaac A crisis that has hit some emerging markets risks spreading through the world economy, according to a global investment trade body. Many countries are increasingly vulnerable to economic shocks following the debt sell-off which has hit Argentina and Turkey, …
(CBS News/CBSNewYork) – The wireless industry is in a race to roll out 5G service. The network is supposed to be up to 100 times faster than current data speeds, but it requires cellphone tower equipment to be closer to users than …
by stockboardasset The Director-General of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), Jean-Marie Aurand, presented breathtaking information on the collapse of global wine production, assessment of the worldwide harvest, and the state of the overall wine industry at the organization’s headquarters in Paris …
Russia, China eclipse US in hypersonic missiles, prompting fears Russia and China are outpacing the United States in the development of super-fast missile technology, Pentagon officials and key lawmakers are warning. Russia says it successfully tested a so-called hypersonic missile …
Authored by David Stockman via Contra Corner blog, That didn’t take long. The $20 trillion national debt marker was crossed on September 8th, but it only took another 186 days to vault over the $21 trillion level last Thursday. Then again, you haven’t seen nothin’ …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncb3uBsFRqc Of course these people don’t threaten democracy, right? It’s not like they have incited riots, gotten Republicans beat up and even shot at. Their endless assault on anyone not Democrat doesn’t have any adverse effects, right? But laughing at …
Wolf Richter wolfstreet.com, www.amazon.com/author/wolfrichter “Pricing power has erupted…” The transportation industry, particularly trucking, has benefited from the rise in retail spending in the fourth quarter and in much of 2017. The surge in e-commerce with all the transportation challenges it …
When you look at the stock market you will see fraudulent manipulated prices, thanks to central banks. But we’ve seen corporations follow along and do the same using fake accounting in order to boost the confidence and of course, corporate …
From Birch Gold Group This week, Your News to Know rounds up the latest stories involving gold and the overall economy. Stories include: Gold on its way to $1,400 over dollar and equity fears, why gold and bitcoin can’t be compared, and Ethiopia …
Bitcoin’s rapid rise in value is sending a warning signal, according to former Fed insider Danielle DiMartino Booth. She says, “To me, Bitcoin is a reflection of panic. It’s a reflection of people trying to get money into a safe …
News Articles here: 1. Russia, Venezuela Sign Deal on $3.15 Billion Restructuring https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-15/russia-venezuela-sign-deal-on-3-15-billion-debt-restructuring?utm_content=markets&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-markets 2. US dollar will lose its ‘kingpin’ status – economist Jim O’Neill https://www.rt.com/business/409904-us… 3. How the Developments in Saudi Arabia May Foretell Collapse of Petrodollar https://sputniknews.com/analysis/2017… 4. …
by Jim Quinn You will find more statistics at Statista As Americans gear up to celebrate Halloween at the end of October, a recent survey has revealed the fears that really keep people up at night. The Chapman University Survey of American Fears …
A NATIVITY scene has been ‘banned’ in case it offends one of the FOUR Muslims living in a Belgian town. Town chiefs allegedly refused to include a traditional festive display in Holsbeek, Belgium over fears it could upset a member …