The Vital Connection Between Oil and The Economy Revealed in Two Simple Charts by Chris Martenson There’s a huge, glaring defect at the core of our financial and economic system, and it’s sitting in plain sight. Surprisingly, few people are aware of it, and I can reveal it in just two simple charts. One of the growth in debt, the other in the relationship between economic growth and oil consumption. It’s […] The Vital Connection Between Oil and The Economy Revealed in Two Simple Charts by Chris Martenson There’s a huge, glaring defect at the core of our financial and economic system, and it’s sitting in plain sight. Surprisingly, few people are aware of it, and I can reveal it in just two simple charts. One of the growth in debt, the other in the relationship between economic growth and oil consumption. It’s […]
Oil Makes a 12-Month Low; Guidance from Col. Hackworth by davefairtex There were a pair of economic reports this week: The Producer Price Index by Commodity (PPIACO): -0.72% month over month (m/m), +9.07% year over year (y/y). Producer price inflation is falling – it is less than half of what it was at the peak (23%) in October, 2021. Durable Goods: Orders +1.06% m/m, New Orders: […] Oil Makes a 12-Month Low; Guidance from Col. Hackworth by davefairtex There were a pair of economic reports this week: The Producer Price Index by Commodity (PPIACO): -0.72% month over month (m/m), +9.07% year over year (y/y). Producer price inflation is falling – it is less than half of what it was at the peak (23%) in October, 2021. Durable Goods: Orders +1.06% m/m, New Orders: […]
Why The Windfall Oil Tax Will Backfire by Chris Martenson Those greedy oil companies! Time to tax them good and hard! The only problem with this view is it is so short-sighted and unsophisticated it will actually produce the exact opposite of what it (supposedly) intends. So, get ready for a future of lower oil supplies and higher prices along with related economic harms that […] Why The Windfall Oil Tax Will Backfire by Chris Martenson Those greedy oil companies! Time to tax them good and hard! The only problem with this view is it is so short-sighted and unsophisticated it will actually produce the exact opposite of what it (supposedly) intends. So, get ready for a future of lower oil supplies and higher prices along with related economic harms that […]
Madness! Europe’s Energy Crisis PREVIEW by Ivor While the markets ignore the European self-sanctioning of energy resources, fully expecting a new money printing party by the central banks, real life Europeans and businesses are suffering. Chris digs in. Madness! Europe’s Energy Crisis PREVIEW by Ivor While the markets ignore the European self-sanctioning of energy resources, fully expecting a new money printing party by the central banks, real life Europeans and businesses are suffering. Chris digs in.
ALERT: CURRENCY CRISIS! PREVIEW by Chris Martenson This is the worst currency crisis and inflationary environment of most people’s lifetimes, but this time in multiple areas at the same time. We could be facing a Peso crisis in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Argentina all at once. Along with a Yen and an Asian currency crisis at the same time. Oh, and a […] ALERT: CURRENCY CRISIS! PREVIEW by Chris Martenson This is the worst currency crisis and inflationary environment of most people’s lifetimes, but this time in multiple areas at the same time. We could be facing a Peso crisis in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Argentina all at once. Along with a Yen and an Asian currency crisis at the same time. Oh, and a […]
No Energy, No Economy PREVIEW by Chris Martenson One does not simply take a massively complex system like oil refining and jerk it about with sanctions and supply cuts without creating massive whiplash effects. But this is what Europe has done with Russian oil and gas and the knock-on effects are going to be exceptionally painful and long-lasting. For their part Saudi Arabia […] No Energy, No Economy PREVIEW by Chris Martenson One does not simply take a massively complex system like oil refining and jerk it about with sanctions and supply cuts without creating massive whiplash effects. But this is what Europe has done with Russian oil and gas and the knock-on effects are going to be exceptionally painful and long-lasting. For their part Saudi Arabia […]
“I Have A Bad Feeling” on Informed Consent by Ivor Tonight, Chris and Evie dissected the latest energy, economic and health news and why the road downhill looks more perilous each day. The U.S., EU and Russia are signaling more hostile intent through backchannel diplomatic moves and front facing resource and economic attacks, and now a new military base near Russia’s border in Poland. Is it […] “I Have A Bad Feeling” on Informed Consent by Ivor Tonight, Chris and Evie dissected the latest energy, economic and health news and why the road downhill looks more perilous each day. The U.S., EU and Russia are signaling more hostile intent through backchannel diplomatic moves and front facing resource and economic attacks, and now a new military base near Russia’s border in Poland. Is it […]
The Planned Crisis Continues To Unfold PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Today, we’re going back over The Great Reset. I initially produced this video back in November of 2020 and it’s worth revisiting today. Why? Because it’s hard to get our hearts and minds around the level of ignorance or depravity, or both, that the WEF/Davos crowd are exhibiting. They really are either as dense or […] The Planned Crisis Continues To Unfold PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Today, we’re going back over The Great Reset. I initially produced this video back in November of 2020 and it’s worth revisiting today. Why? Because it’s hard to get our hearts and minds around the level of ignorance or depravity, or both, that the WEF/Davos crowd are exhibiting. They really are either as dense or […]
Inside Take: Macron Schools Biden on Current Saudi, UAE Oil Production Limits PREVIEW by Ivor Chris takes a dive into the unlikely news that it took a French prime minister to educate an American president on the state of oil production capabilities (or lack of) in the Middle East. Inside Take: Macron Schools Biden on Current Saudi, UAE Oil Production Limits PREVIEW by Ivor Chris takes a dive into the unlikely news that it took a French prime minister to educate an American president on the state of oil production capabilities (or lack of) in the Middle East.
Fatal Distractions PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Having a delusional story that’s at odds with reality can be harmless. Or it can be fatal. Or somewhere in between. If Covid has taught me anything, it’s the power of a delusional story to bend otherwise intelligent people away from the truth. In the case of the ivermectin “horse dewormer!” saga, a perfectly harmless […] Fatal Distractions PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Having a delusional story that’s at odds with reality can be harmless. Or it can be fatal. Or somewhere in between. If Covid has taught me anything, it’s the power of a delusional story to bend otherwise intelligent people away from the truth. In the case of the ivermectin “horse dewormer!” saga, a perfectly harmless […]
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