There is a distinct cerebral pleasure, relief even, derived from lapsing into a state of suspended disbelief. Do we care that saw-wielding magicians don’t really cut the girl in two, or that big screen good guys never run out of ammunition? Would the frightening folklore of vampires have survived the ages and still be capable of delivering a captivating bite? Poor Walt Disney would have been just another flash in the pan, and winged porcine platoons never have taken flight. Why love itself might not have survived the rigors of scrutiny without our ability to suspend disbelief. Do I detect … Continue Reading
Gold was more directly affected by the dollar rally but it held support and looks ready to resume the rally:
I’m always looking for clues about the gold and silver markets. And this one I’ve been watching keeps getting stronger.If you’re someone who’s worried about the gold price, or frustrated by its recent price action, this data says that worry is misplaced.This clue has been on my radar for several months. And as best I can tell from all the research conducted by myself and others, it is making its strongest bullish signal yet. It’s a simple measure, yet packs a powerful message for precious metals investors.
When it comes to the Fed and interest rates, there's a hidden bombshell that no one is talking about, says money manager Peter Tanous.
Restaurant companies should brace for a challenging period as consumers grapple with higher bills for rent, prescriptions and car loans, and take advantage of cheaper groceries to eat at home more.
Janet Yellen's favorite chart just went negative again! Fed Decided To Wait For Time Being For Some Further Evidence
The Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but markets are pricing in a December hike.
Private Domestic Investment Continues Near Historic Lows. Like the movie "The NeverEnding Story," the US seems mired in a NeverEnding recession. Look at real net domestic investment (annual) as a percentage of GDP. As of 2015, it has risen to ... the lowest level since the recessions of 1974, 1981 and 1990. Looking a quarterly nominal net private domestic investment as a…
Backdoor socialization, expropriated savers and asset bubbles
Rickards warns that the coming financial crisis will be unlike the 1998 and 2008 crises. There will be no massive money printing to pave over the crumbling system.
Calling an end to the correction in silver is tricky, but technical analyst Clive Maund sees an intermediate base forming for silver stocks, a "classic buy spot."
Every hyperinflation is unique. No one wants the chaos it will bring. We are not rooting for it. Monetary crisis is always part and parcel or a extension of the […]
We're sure this time will be different...
Despite the best efforts of the FED and the US Government stimulus policies, the US economy continues to show weakening conditions as new warning signs are flashing recession ahead.
Gold hit a one-month high as investors grew more concerned over the global economic outlook and started looking for safe-haven assets.
The tension in markets came as the Federal Reserve holds its two-day policy meeting, with its statement due later on Wednesday.
This is the 5th contractionary print of the last six months and the weakest streak since 2009.
The Labor Department’s fiduciary rule makes sound retirement advice harder & more expensive to get.
discussing the role of central banks in creating an unworthy financial elite, the revolving door between the Treasury Department, the Fed, and banks like Goldman Sachs
“Time to Prepare for Inflation,” I highlighted the emerging signs of consumer inflation from a tightening labor market and recent increases in energy, medical, and housing costs. Since then, we’ve seen two new developments. September Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures were released [...]