With the trade war with China continuing to escalate, the stakes are growing larger every day for many companies. China has seemingly abandoned trade negotiations and is preparing to hunker down and fight the United States. And with 25% tariffs on Chinese imports set to kick in soon, China has begun to unleash its own […]
Continue ReadingOnly three other times in history precious metals surged while oil plunged! All of them happened during severe bear markets and recessions. Buckle up, folks. When oil starts to drop at the same time gold takes off, it’s a sign that the economy is in danger. A slowing economy means less demand for oil, leading […]
Continue ReadingAfter nearly six years of 0% interest rates, the U.S. economy is hooked on the heroin of easy money. It can’t even tolerate a modest reduction in the Fed’s balance sheet and 2.5% interest rates, still far below historical averages. In other words, this monetary tightening cycle is over. The next move is a return to […]
Continue Reading“Morgan Stanley changed its forecast for global growth to ‘stagnation’ through the end of the year instead of a ‘continued recovery.’ “ Even the most bullish on Wall Street understand that the world economy is set for a slowdown. And while many investors may think that a Fed rate cut would keep the economy humming […]
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The trade war with China is heating up, which has both businesses and consumers nervous. But one of the biggest unknowns is what will happen when China plays its trump cards. One of those is its domination of the market for rare earth metals. These metals, which actually aren’t that rare, are used in a […]
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Most preppers understand the need to stock up on medical supplies. Whether it’s basic first aid or stockpiling trauma kit supplies, being able to bandage yourself up when medical attention is unavailable can be a lifesaver. But for the advanced prepper who may have some additional medical knowledge, EMT certification, or other advanced medical training, […]
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In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, many investors were understandably nervous about investing their money. With stock markets having lost over 50% of their value during the crisis, many investors saw years’ worth of investment gains wiped out in a matter of months. And for those close to retirement, those losses were […]
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One of the key aspects to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gaining traction is their use by more and more people. The more people understand and use Bitcoin, the greater the network effects and the greater the benefit to subsequent users. And the more people use or invest in Bitcoin, the larger the user base to […]
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With the trade war between the US and China as a backdrop, you would think that the Trump administration would be taking a closer look at the ownership of America’s natural resources by foreign individuals and corporations. Yet that doesn’t seem to be the case. More and more American farmland is being purchased by foreigners […]
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is probably shaking in his boots right now. Taking over from Janet Yellen in 2018, he inherited a bubble economy created by his two predecessors that is now on the verge of bursting. His legacy as a chairman will be judged by how he is able to juggle what is […]
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