The Impact of Sanctions on Russia U.S. sanctions on Russia may cause a move away from the dollar creating price inflation in the U.S. and causing the U.S. to spend more on social programs. Podcast Summary: 0:00-7:00 Introduction What if they Held a Recovery and No One Came? 7:00 – 17:15 Discussion of the lack … Read More →
U.S. Bank Bail-Ins In 2013 The Bank of Cyprus required depositors to bail-in the failing bank. The U.S. is drawing up plans to allow TBTF Banks to do the same if necessary. How To Buy Gold Fractional American Gold Eagles in 1/10, 1/4 and 1/2 oz Sizes for Smaller Budgets How To Buy Silver 10 … Read More →
Bitcoin: A Tragedy of the Commons? Mining Risks to The Bitcoin Block Chain How does Bitcoin thrive without an owner? What happens if a 51% mining group takes control of the Bitcoin Blockchain? A Lack of a Controlling Entity or Owner Sustains the Bitcoin System The Tragedy of the Commons The tragedy of the commons … Read More →
The Media’s Economic Recovery The economic recovery has been a six year media event with no real economic gains. Podcast Summary 0:00-5:14 Introduction GDP 2nd Quarter = +4.0% 5:15-11:00 The job recovery, the housing recovery and the economic recovery have been a six year media event. The Fed prints dollars 24/7 for six years, keeps … Read More →
Is the Stock Market Ready to Collapse With the stock market at all time highs in a weak economy, is the stock market fixing to collapse? Podcast Summary 0:00-4:14 Introduction The Housing Market is Dead. 4:14-11:49 Even though interest rates are low and the weather is fine, the housing market is not improving. House prices … Read More →
Two Interpretations of Economic Data Is the Economy Improving as the main stream media claim, or do the alternative media have it right- there is no economic recovery? The mainstream media claims the economy is accelerating; the alternative media isn’t having any of it. Who’s right? Podcast Summary: 0:00-3:54 Introduction 3:54-4:45 Review of the five … Read More →
The Fed and the U.S. work in tandem to ensure dollar hegenomy. Podcast Summary: 0:00-3:47 Introduction The Fed on GDP, Inflation and The Economy. Is the Fed Just Applying Palliative Care to the Economy or Are They Delusions Doctors? 3:47-8:36 discussion of the Fed President statements on the economy. All are projecting an accelerating economy … Read More →
The Fed met this week and delivered the news: the economy is recovering & the end of QE is near. The end of QE may be near but the economy is not recovering. Don’t Call it an Economic Recovery. Podcast Summary: 0:00-4:05 Introduction Could Just About Anyone Do Janet Yellen’s Job? 4:05-5:05 discussion of Janet … Read More →
The Fed met yesterday and announced a continued tapering to its QE program citing improvement in the economy. Fed keeps faith in recovery, bumps up expected rate-hike path. Fed Says Economy Rebounding as It Trims Bond Purchases Reuters and Bloomberg headlines June 18, 2014 post Federal Open Market Committee meeting of the Federal Reserve Board. … Read More →