This afternoon a robust discussion about M2 and monetary velocity projecting future economic growth and stock market activity began on FinTwit (Financial Twitter) this afternoon, […]
A Preparation for Hyperinflation or Worse?
While these pages were busy recovering from surgery, a story broke about Walmart initiating a change of its price labeling system from "paper" to digital. This video from ABC-36 WTVQ is a sample of what was rolled out to little concern: While this might seem innocuous enough as Kohl's has had this system in place for years to offer "flash" discounts to customers, this was before the era of commodity shortages, rapid inflationary surges, and economic instability that has happened long since that was the norm. Is this something new? No, not really but now that it has appeared in stores, the story gets media coverage. It actually was announced via Walmart's website on June 6, 2024: New Tech, Better…
A Preparation for Hyperinflation or Worse?
While these pages were busy recovering from surgery, a story…
Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Stocks Hit Another All Time High
But Where oh Where Have I Seen this Before Before…
Trucking’s Pre-Recession Warning or Impending Recovery?
The recent recessionary directional indication from the 4th quarter GDP…
It’s TACO Tuesday And Trump is Chickening Out Again; Or is He?
The proverbial "fog of war" continues to descend faster than…
The Credit Crash Approaches: A Warning Video
A lot of people accuse me of crying wolf over the years, even though when I hosted a radio show and was a lot more […]
It’s All Falling Apart, Sudan Edition (Video)
As much as this author used to enjoy the Pax American, it’s now become obvious that the Western imposed order is disintegrating before the world’s […]
Goodbye Parler
So much for that link in my Social Media links…. From the link at Parler.com: That’s too bad. It had potential. Then again selling one’s […]
Bitcoin Surges Above 30,000
The news for the Cryptogeek community is noting but good news as Bitcoin surged last night above 30,300 and as of 4:30 a.m. this morning […]
Welcome to the Stock Market Danger Zone
There is the absurd, as highlighted by James Cramer on CNBS: Then there is reality. There is a good chance for some wild action this […]
The Widowmaker Trade is Alive and Well
Having been a participant in the “widowmaker trade” allow me to introduce my readers to it with a little background into what makes it work. […]
The Fed’s CPI Problem
On Wednesday, April 12th, the BLS will release the latest data set for the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) which consensus seems to think will be […]
The US Military is Preparing for War: On the American People
There was a period in time when even the craziest conspiracy theories use to drip down my back like water off a duck’s butt. I […]
A Hint of Trouble as Indicated by Gold and Bonds Today
The bear market rally in equities hit a speed bump today but the reality of what is happening in our economy can no longer be […]
Real Inflation as Reported via PCE was Far Worse than Reported
Another week passes, another rally in make believe land, and another inflation report being pumped by the Bubblevision mafia as “better than expected” as per […]
Q1 2023 Stock Market: On the Road to Nowhere
Before I hit the charts and explain my thread from March 24th, a brief musical summary of the stock market in the first quarter of […]
Inflation Warning Shot: OPEC+ Cuts Oil Production Until 2024
In what can be considered a warning shot to the Western economies, the announcement within the last hour of production cuts by numerous members of […]
How to Recognize a Cult
Sorry for the enforced absences this week but due to work and personal affairs to deal with concerning my Mother, it does restrict how much […]
03.30.23 BREAKING NEWS: Trump (Finally) Indicted by NY Grand Jury
Yes, all that fundraising and fleecing from trailer park Trump supporters was apparently necessary (via PIQ/Reuters): Trump hit with criminal charges in New York, a […]