by Martin Armstrong Around the globe, we are approaching a monumental awakening as municipal governments see their borrowing costs rise dramatically with rising interest rates. This is unfolding in Europe, the USA, Canada, South America, Middle East, and Asia. In fact, S&P …
by GoldCore Government Shutdown Ends – Markets Ignore Looming Debt and Bond Market Threat For Now – U.S. Senate pass a temporary spending plan through Feb. 8 to end shutdown – Markets shrug off both government shutdown and re-opening – …
by Anthony B Sanders US Real GDP is growing at 2.3% YoY. What’s not to like? How about the lowest unemployment rate since 2000 and the worst wage “recovery” in modern times? AND a flattening Treasury yield curve? Yes, we …
US Recession Could Be Closer Than We Think Charts Show The ratio of the Goldman Sachs commodities index to the S&P 500 shows the ratio of commodities to stocks. Commodities are as cheap on a relative basis as they were …
The biggest danger to Dr. Roberts, who has a PhD in economics, is the U.S. dollar. Dr. Roberts contends, “It seems to me that the only thing that would cause the Federal Reserve to stop the liquidity would be if …
With next Recession Looming, Central Banks Back with Negative Rates Negative interest rates are back in the spotlight. Central banks will need to be prepared to cut interest rates deep into negative territory in the next economic downturn. With U.S. …
by Michael Snyder Did you know that approximately 40 percent of all American workers have absolutely nothing saved for retirement? And did you know that pension funds in the United States are currently underfunded by about six trillion dollars? …
by Umar Farooq Amazon’s current ratio has been deteriorating regularly in the last five years. As it is not really making enough “real cash,” the company could be easily beset by a liquidity crisis subsequent to a decline in revenue …
by Umar Farooq Stagflation happens when the economy experiences stagnant economic progress, high unemployment, and high inflation. It’s a rare situation. A slow-moving economy usually reduces demand enough to keep prices from rising. As workers get laid off, they buy less. As a result, businesses …