Burning the Boats PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Can you feel it? Something wicked this way comes. That’s the summary of a dozen or so anecdotes I’ve harvested over the past week. People all over the Western world, and across all sorts of socioeconomic groupings are now on alert to the idea that “something is wrong…” I track these anecdotes because those are… Burning the Boats PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Can you feel it? Something wicked this way comes. That’s the summary of a dozen or so anecdotes I’ve harvested over the past week. People all over the Western world, and across all sorts of socioeconomic groupings are now on alert to the idea that “something is wrong…” I track these anecdotes because those are…
The Crash Course Chapter 3 – THE FED by Chris Martenson If you don’t understand what the US Federal Reserve is, How it operates, or who owns it, you’re flying blind. The Fed is the most powerful entity in the world. Far more powerful than the Department of Defense, far more powerful than the CIA, and far more powerful than all of the politicians put together…. The Crash Course Chapter 3 – THE FED by Chris Martenson If you don’t understand what the US Federal Reserve is, How it operates, or who owns it, you’re flying blind. The Fed is the most powerful entity in the world. Far more powerful than the Department of Defense, far more powerful than the CIA, and far more powerful than all of the politicians put together….
Livecast Today: Sunday, May 21st, at 5:00 ET by Chris Martenson Evie and I have decided to commit to another Livecast today. Check out the Peak Prosperity Channel on Youtube to tune in. I’ll post a direct link here as soon as we have one. Today’s topics may include: Drug shortages (which are still bad) and what that might portend for millions if that condition worsens… Livecast Today: Sunday, May 21st, at 5:00 ET by Chris Martenson Evie and I have decided to commit to another Livecast today. Check out the Peak Prosperity Channel on Youtube to tune in. I’ll post a direct link here as soon as we have one. Today’s topics may include: Drug shortages (which are still bad) and what that might portend for millions if that condition worsens…
Term Spread Predicts Recession; Confidence in Childhood Vaccines Plunges PREVIEW by davefairtex There were 3 reports and a balance sheet this week: Industrial Production (INDPRO): +0.48% m/m, +0.24% y/y. Short term: recovery. Retail Sales (RSAFS): +0.42% m/m, +1.57% y/y. Short term: recovery. Housing Starts (HOUST): +2.14% m/m, -29% y/y. Single Family house construction has been crushed (HOUST1F), down 39% y/y, while Multifamily 5+ (HOUST5F) fell just 13%. … Term Spread Predicts Recession; Confidence in Childhood Vaccines Plunges PREVIEW by davefairtex There were 3 reports and a balance sheet this week: Industrial Production (INDPRO): +0.48% m/m, +0.24% y/y. Short term: recovery. Retail Sales (RSAFS): +0.42% m/m, +1.57% y/y. Short term: recovery. Housing Starts (HOUST): +2.14% m/m, -29% y/y. Single Family house construction has been crushed (HOUST1F), down 39% y/y, while Multifamily 5+ (HOUST5F) fell just 13%. …
The End of Money PREVIEW by Chris Martenson “They” know. They know that the green energy future is a delusion. They know that our debts can never be repaid. They know that innumerable promises both explicit and implicit can never be kept. Most people also know on some level, and that’s why so many are now ‘freaking out’ or displaying signs of anxiety,… The End of Money PREVIEW by Chris Martenson “They” know. They know that the green energy future is a delusion. They know that our debts can never be repaid. They know that innumerable promises both explicit and implicit can never be kept. Most people also know on some level, and that’s why so many are now ‘freaking out’ or displaying signs of anxiety,…
Crash Course 2.0 – CHAPTER 2: MONEY, WEALTH and BANKING by Chris Martenson Understanding the characteristics of money, its role as our social glue and trust-at-a-distance, and especially where it comes from are absolutely vital things to know. Which is probably why they are almost never taught anywhere within the educational system nor in our mainstream press. Most importantly, everybody should be tracking how much money is being… Crash Course 2.0 – CHAPTER 2: MONEY, WEALTH and BANKING by Chris Martenson Understanding the characteristics of money, its role as our social glue and trust-at-a-distance, and especially where it comes from are absolutely vital things to know. Which is probably why they are almost never taught anywhere within the educational system nor in our mainstream press. Most importantly, everybody should be tracking how much money is being…
More Hints of Economic Decline; June 1 Default Deadline Approaches PREVIEW by davefairtex Two economic reports, and a Balance Sheet: Producer Price Index (PPIACO): +0.08% m/m, -3.08% y/y. Deflationary. Consumer Price Index (CPIAUCSL): +0.37% m/m, +4.72% y/y. Inflationary. Fed Balance Sheet (WALCL): -0.01% w/w, -5.16% y/y. Neutral. I believe that the drop in PPI y/y is explained by oil’s $45 plunge over the past 12 months. Check out… More Hints of Economic Decline; June 1 Default Deadline Approaches PREVIEW by davefairtex Two economic reports, and a Balance Sheet: Producer Price Index (PPIACO): +0.08% m/m, -3.08% y/y. Deflationary. Consumer Price Index (CPIAUCSL): +0.37% m/m, +4.72% y/y. Inflationary. Fed Balance Sheet (WALCL): -0.01% w/w, -5.16% y/y. Neutral. I believe that the drop in PPI y/y is explained by oil’s $45 plunge over the past 12 months. Check out…
U.S. Faces Significant Risk of Running Out of Cash in June by Chris Martenson U.S. Faces Significant Risk of Running Out of Cash in June by Chris Martenson
Crash Course 2.0: Chapter 1 – Setting The Table by Chris Martenson The Crash Course remains a solid work of framing. One of the best of my life (so far). Because so few people have taken it lately, beginning with today’s ‘Chapter” I am redoing the entire Crash Course, piece by piece, as my weekly public videos from now until it’s done. I think everybody should see… Crash Course 2.0: Chapter 1 – Setting The Table by Chris Martenson The Crash Course remains a solid work of framing. One of the best of my life (so far). Because so few people have taken it lately, beginning with today’s ‘Chapter” I am redoing the entire Crash Course, piece by piece, as my weekly public videos from now until it’s done. I think everybody should see…
Fed Raises +25 bp, Happy Payrolls, and Be Like Djokovic PREVIEW by davefairtex Two reports and a balance sheet: Payrolls: headline +253k, expected +178k; avg hourly earnings +0.5%, expected +0.3%. Expansionary. PMI Manufacturing: 50.2, expected 50.4; weak – contractionary. Fed Balance Sheet: -58.7B w/w, previous -30.5B. Deflationary. The Fed raised rates at this week’s meeting by 25 bp to 5.08%. Is Powell going to raise rates again? CME… Fed Raises +25 bp, Happy Payrolls, and Be Like Djokovic PREVIEW by davefairtex Two reports and a balance sheet: Payrolls: headline +253k, expected +178k; avg hourly earnings +0.5%, expected +0.3%. Expansionary. PMI Manufacturing: 50.2, expected 50.4; weak – contractionary. Fed Balance Sheet: -58.7B w/w, previous -30.5B. Deflationary. The Fed raised rates at this week’s meeting by 25 bp to 5.08%. Is Powell going to raise rates again? CME…