Poland signs a missile deal by Chris Martenson Sometimes geopolitical events warrant a comment or two. This is one of those times. With things still quite unsettled in the Russia-Georgia conflict, it would seem like a good time to take a deep breath and let some subtle diplomacy do its work. Unfortunately, this approach is well outside the of the skill set of the U.S. executive branch. Poland signs a missile deal by Chris Martenson Sometimes geopolitical events warrant a comment or two. This is one of those times. With things still quite unsettled in the Russia-Georgia conflict, it would seem like a good time to take a deep breath and let some subtle diplomacy do its work. Unfortunately, this approach is well outside the of the skill set of the U.S. executive branch.
National City Bank in trouble by Chris Martenson The current crisis is a credit crisis. Period. I don’t really care if the stock market is trying to signal a bottom, or help keep confidence up; the real problem is that we have a debt-based money system in which the engines of debt have stalled out. National City Bank in trouble by Chris Martenson The current crisis is a credit crisis. Period. I don’t really care if the stock market is trying to signal a bottom, or help keep confidence up; the real problem is that we have a debt-based money system in which the engines of debt have stalled out.
Fannie and Freddie melt down by Chris Martenson The stock of Fannie (FNM) is down -30% as I write this. There are rumors that the CEO of FNM is headed over to the Treasury for some ‘discussions.’ I am shocked that the US stock market (currently up on the day) is simply shrugging its shoulders at the complete capital destruction of the largest financial company in the world. Fannie and Freddie melt down by Chris Martenson The stock of Fannie (FNM) is down -30% as I write this. There are rumors that the CEO of FNM is headed over to the Treasury for some ‘discussions.’ I am shocked that the US stock market (currently up on the day) is simply shrugging its shoulders at the complete capital destruction of the largest financial company in the world.
Banking Crisis – April 18th by Chris Martenson As this article by Michael Hudson (former Wall Street economist and current professor) makes clear, in the US more than $1 trillion in official money has been applied to the ‘situation.’ A Trillion Dollar Rescue for Wall Street Gamblers Banking Crisis – April 18th by Chris Martenson As this article by Michael Hudson (former Wall Street economist and current professor) makes clear, in the US more than $1 trillion in official money has been applied to the ‘situation.’ A Trillion Dollar Rescue for Wall Street Gamblers
Germany is in shock as subprime gets worse by Chris Martenson Once again, we find what seems to be a more honest appraisal of the potential impact of this crisis from foreign sources; this time from Germany. Germany is in shock as subprime gets worse by Chris Martenson Once again, we find what seems to be a more honest appraisal of the potential impact of this crisis from foreign sources; this time from Germany.
World inflation fuelled by surge in farm, energy prices by Chris Martenson Inflation is caused by excess money chasing too few goods and services. A symptom of inflation is rising prices. Separating cause from effect is very important if your goal is to understand something. Merely being aware of something is often insufficient to take effective action(s); it is only through understanding that specific tactics can be properly assembled into a coherent strategy. So, let’s see if we can move beyond awareness of rising prices and into understanding of the causes so that we can properly prepare our portfolios, and communities, for what’s coming next. World inflation fuelled by surge in farm, energy prices by Chris Martenson Inflation is caused by excess money chasing too few goods and services. A symptom of inflation is rising prices. Separating cause from effect is very important if your goal is to understand something. Merely being aware of something is often insufficient to take effective action(s); it is only through understanding that specific tactics can be properly assembled into a coherent strategy. So, let’s see if we can move beyond awareness of rising prices and into understanding of the causes so that we can properly prepare our portfolios, and communities, for what’s coming next.
Federal Reserve Ignites Food Panic by Chris Martenson Lots of articles have recently come out about food shortages, riots, and rapidly climbing prices. Last August the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank started lowering interest rates, pouring liquidity into the world marketplaces, and trading prized treasuries for near-worthless debt. Food riots and central bank maneuvers are more closely linked than you might suspect. Federal Reserve Ignites Food Panic by Chris Martenson Lots of articles have recently come out about food shortages, riots, and rapidly climbing prices. Last August the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank started lowering interest rates, pouring liquidity into the world marketplaces, and trading prized treasuries for near-worthless debt. Food riots and central bank maneuvers are more closely linked than you might suspect.
Basic groceries up 8%, farm report says by Chris Martenson The US government says that food inflation is up 4% over the past year. The Farm Bureau, which simply measures prices and does not statistically manipulate prices via substitution or hedonic adjustments, measured an 8% gain in just the last three months. Basic groceries up 8%, farm report says by Chris Martenson The US government says that food inflation is up 4% over the past year. The Farm Bureau, which simply measures prices and does not statistically manipulate prices via substitution or hedonic adjustments, measured an 8% gain in just the last three months.
Credit crunch triggers $2 trln drop in debt underwriting by Chris Martenson Our money system requires that ever larger amounts of new credit be issued or else the banking system becomes really unhappy. Consumers with credit cards is one form of credit, mortgages another, but the a really, really huge piece of the credit pie is the corporate debt markets. This article points out that a massive shortfall in this arena has happened. Credit crunch triggers $2 trln drop in debt underwriting by Chris Martenson Our money system requires that ever larger amounts of new credit be issued or else the banking system becomes really unhappy. Consumers with credit cards is one form of credit, mortgages another, but the a really, really huge piece of the credit pie is the corporate debt markets. This article points out that a massive shortfall in this arena has happened.
Recession Indicators, Part II by Chris Martenson Are we in a recession, heading towards one, or not? The stock market seems unconcerned with the Dow rising 3.2%, S&P up 4.2%, and the Nasdaq 4.9%. This collection of news items will help you sort this out. Recession Indicators, Part II by Chris Martenson Are we in a recession, heading towards one, or not? The stock market seems unconcerned with the Dow rising 3.2%, S&P up 4.2%, and the Nasdaq 4.9%. This collection of news items will help you sort this out.
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