Can The Central Banks Rescue This Mess One Final Time? PREVIEW by Chris Martenson In Part I of Episode 81, I laid out the constellation of techniques I use to parse through our overly complicated world. Here, I cover my thinking that the central banks are now facing a stark choice; either rescue the “markets” one more time at the expense of the massively higher inflation (and the quicker… Can The Central Banks Rescue This Mess One Final Time? PREVIEW by Chris Martenson In Part I of Episode 81, I laid out the constellation of techniques I use to parse through our overly complicated world. Here, I cover my thinking that the central banks are now facing a stark choice; either rescue the “markets” one more time at the expense of the massively higher inflation (and the quicker…
Time to Get Even More Prepared PREVIEW by Chris Martenson All of the trends in play are continuing this week. The Bank of England is once again on the verge of losing control of its national Gilt (government bond) market. Ukraine has upped the ante by blowing up a Crimean bridge and Russia has returned the favor by reaching deep into Ukraine to blow up… Time to Get Even More Prepared PREVIEW by Chris Martenson All of the trends in play are continuing this week. The Bank of England is once again on the verge of losing control of its national Gilt (government bond) market. Ukraine has upped the ante by blowing up a Crimean bridge and Russia has returned the favor by reaching deep into Ukraine to blow up…
The Bullwhip Effect PREVIEW by Chris Martenson In this episode, I cover “The Beer Game” and how it helps us understand the Bullwhip Effect, which I believe is going to dominate our future supply chains. Too much, then too little, then way too much, then abject scarcity, then rotting piles of inventory followed by no inventory at all…back and forth we’ll totter… The Bullwhip Effect PREVIEW by Chris Martenson In this episode, I cover “The Beer Game” and how it helps us understand the Bullwhip Effect, which I believe is going to dominate our future supply chains. Too much, then too little, then way too much, then abject scarcity, then rotting piles of inventory followed by no inventory at all…back and forth we’ll totter…
Step 1: Social Unrest…Then War & Famine by Chris Martenson The social unrest breaking out all over the world is coming soon to a theater near you. This is not a prophecy, but rather a simple extrapolation of recent trends. As the stress in the globe mounts, the trouble always moves from “the outside in.” With severe social unrest in Albania, North Macedonia, Poland, Germany,… Step 1: Social Unrest…Then War & Famine by Chris Martenson The social unrest breaking out all over the world is coming soon to a theater near you. This is not a prophecy, but rather a simple extrapolation of recent trends. As the stress in the globe mounts, the trouble always moves from “the outside in.” With severe social unrest in Albania, North Macedonia, Poland, Germany,…
We’re Under Attack on Many Fronts All at Once PREVIEW by Chris Martenson “Full spectrum war” refers to modern warfare. No longer is “war” confined to bullets whizzing about, but are conducted on many fronts at once. These include economic, cyber, information, and many other classifications. Make no mistake, we’re at war. Exactly who is pulling the strings and their true aims are unknown to me at this… We’re Under Attack on Many Fronts All at Once PREVIEW by Chris Martenson “Full spectrum war” refers to modern warfare. No longer is “war” confined to bullets whizzing about, but are conducted on many fronts at once. These include economic, cyber, information, and many other classifications. Make no mistake, we’re at war. Exactly who is pulling the strings and their true aims are unknown to me at this…
The Pace of Change Says So PREVIEW by Chris Martenson There’s nothing wrong with falling out of a plane. It’s hitting the ground that kills you. In other words, it’s the pace of change that matters more than the event itself, or any prior history. Europe is facing an extraordinary energy shock. I cannot find a historical parallel outside of a war. Interest rates are… The Pace of Change Says So PREVIEW by Chris Martenson There’s nothing wrong with falling out of a plane. It’s hitting the ground that kills you. In other words, it’s the pace of change that matters more than the event itself, or any prior history. Europe is facing an extraordinary energy shock. I cannot find a historical parallel outside of a war. Interest rates are…
More Pieces Are Moving Into Place, How to Recognize Them PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Truth be told, it’s hard not to be a little “doomsday” focused when so many negative issues rear up at the same time. At Peak, we really are about sharing insights that inform our readers and create an atmosphere for improving all our lives. It’s why we have such a focus on Resilience. It’s why… More Pieces Are Moving Into Place, How to Recognize Them PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Truth be told, it’s hard not to be a little “doomsday” focused when so many negative issues rear up at the same time. At Peak, we really are about sharing insights that inform our readers and create an atmosphere for improving all our lives. It’s why we have such a focus on Resilience. It’s why…
Technocrat Kissinger Suggests Peace; Ed Dowd’s Church Picnic by davefairtex So, the reasonably big market move this week: SPX reversed its 7-week decline, and printed a strong-looking bullish reversal candle, but it was not enough to pull the skeptical forecaster back into an uptrend. The SPX move (+6.58%) came mostly on Thursday and Friday, alongside a bullish sector map (discretionary, energy, financials, and tech led)…. Technocrat Kissinger Suggests Peace; Ed Dowd’s Church Picnic by davefairtex So, the reasonably big market move this week: SPX reversed its 7-week decline, and printed a strong-looking bullish reversal candle, but it was not enough to pull the skeptical forecaster back into an uptrend. The SPX move (+6.58%) came mostly on Thursday and Friday, alongside a bullish sector map (discretionary, energy, financials, and tech led)….
Banking on Social Unrest, Informed Consent LiveCast, May 19, Replay (Public) by Ivor This week, Chris digs into the latest news and connects the dots to give viewers a deeper understanding of the machinations of our leadership class and the policies they pursue. As always, he shows how governments, corporations, oligarchs and bureaucrats create more negative policies and push for more outcomes pointing us down a perilous road. Don’t… Banking on Social Unrest, Informed Consent LiveCast, May 19, Replay (Public) by Ivor This week, Chris digs into the latest news and connects the dots to give viewers a deeper understanding of the machinations of our leadership class and the policies they pursue. As always, he shows how governments, corporations, oligarchs and bureaucrats create more negative policies and push for more outcomes pointing us down a perilous road. Don’t…
The Next Economic Downturn Will Be Painful PREVIEW by Chris Martenson There are numerous indicators that a recession is on the way. Unfortunately, for the Federal Reserve and its slavish devotion to the stock and bond markets it values far more highly than humans, it is committed to a rate hike cycle and balance sheet reductions. If it veers off of those even before it gets… The Next Economic Downturn Will Be Painful PREVIEW by Chris Martenson There are numerous indicators that a recession is on the way. Unfortunately, for the Federal Reserve and its slavish devotion to the stock and bond markets it values far more highly than humans, it is committed to a rate hike cycle and balance sheet reductions. If it veers off of those even before it gets…