source It is absolutely never a good thing when markets ignore reality. They can do so in the day to day noise. But prolonged issues should be reflected in the markets. That’s a historical fact. However, because of what former Fed president Bill Dudley said, the stock markets are being juiced up by easy money. […]
source The [investing] world has ignored Warren Buffett for his lack of mega purchases throughout 2020 and even beforehand. There is a desire to always buy more, no matter what the conditions are. Buffett’s philosophy is one of patience. Only buy a stock when it makes sense [and] for the most part, Charlie and Warren […]
source The Federal Reserve may need to step it up. With the next round of trillions in stimulus from the government delayed until further notice, the economy will desperately need a boost since it can’t do so on its own. And what’s the best way to boost a very sick and weak economy? By buying […]
source The fake recovery is stalling in most countries around the world. In fact, we are way passed the point where it was supposed to have been back into growth mode. All growth up until now has been because of stimulus from governments and central banks. Nothing else. And now that the injections are not […]
source While many are distracted by everything in the media, the real powers are maintaining their control over the system. The Financial Crisis should have taught everyone a lifelong lesson. The central banks do whatever they want, when they want. Oddly, there has been a suggestion that the Federal Reserve has been overtaken when it […]
source As the economy erodes, governments are trying to fill the void. They can do this by creating work. Infrastructure. Bridges to nowhere. Ghost cities. If they want to simply maintain the current standards and have only the elite class feel any benefits, they print money. Public works and unnecessary activity is obviously not beneficial […]
source One of the most dangerous aspects to the financial system are derivatives. It’s not as simple as you think. You make grape juice by squeezing grapes. The juice is a derivative of the fruit itself. A secondary product made from the original. A financial derivative can literally be nothing tangible. Nothing more than a […]
source Shops shutter as Covid continues Shops shutter as Covid continues In the third quarter of 2020, the overall GB vacancy rate increased to 13.2%, from 12.4% in Q2. This was the ninth consecutive quarter of increasing vacancy rates, from Q2 2018. All locations saw an increase in vacancies in Q3, with Shopping Centre vacancies […]
source Let’s face it: Most people are completely unprepared. They’re oblivious to facts. Store shelves will empty in 72 hours after a crisis hits, if you’re lucky. Many cases it will be upended before closing time. So the answer is quite obvious: Be prepared. That has different meanings to different people. But there are basics […]
source In any country, in any city, you will find inequality. Some areas are more obvious than others. Today, we are seeing a growing gap in between those who have it all, and those who have nothing. Prosperity is an essential component of a healthy economy. If people are feeling confident, they will save, spend, […]
