Category: China
Why We’re Raising Our ‘Crash Alert’ Flag
So far, the big, fat, ugly Dow has sat on the wall and refused to tumble. But last week, Donald J Trump gave it a shove.
The Upside to the Trade War: How You Could Benefit
Over the longer run, imposing tariffs can help rebalance trade and allow other developing countries a go. And allow some local manufacturers to restart.
The Government Encourages Debt and Destroys Capital
The politicians talk about the government ‘investing’ money. But it isn’t often that government spending brings a good return it usually destroys capital.
11 Signs of a Global Crisis — Part Two
It’s hard to deny it: all the signs of a potential downturn are there. We’ve had a fantastic bull run, but it’s almost certainly running out of steam.
Our Crash Alert Flag Is Still Flying
Naturally, the foreigners are learning not to trust US suppliers…and are looking for essential inputs elsewhere. Win-lose again…with little chance that the US will be a winner.
How America Goes Full-Venezuela
We suspect a big disaster is coming later in the century…and why we suspect it will be centred in the Fake Money Capital of the World – the USA.
Chinese Companies are Increasingly Venturing Outside of China
While coffee drinkers knock back around 120 cups of coffee per year, the average consumption for China is only one cup a year. But interest for coffee in China is growing.
America’s ‘Light Unto the World’ Is Now a Bonfire
The cost of living has continued to rise. By the 21st century, the typical man had to work twice as long to buy an average house and an average car as he did in 1975.
Here’s What Uber Is Really Worth
Three times, the Dow has tried to beat its October 2018 high of 2,680. And three times, it has failed. This ‘triple top’ formation is a bad sign.
Hedge Funds No Longer on Trump’s Side
China wants a deal, Trump can smell it! It’s why they’re printing yuan in the billions and pushing it out into the system.
US-China Trade War! What it Means for NZ
It will be one of the interesting events in our history as the US confronts China over its trade practices. For now, all we can do is have faith that fairness will prevail.
How ‘Megapolitics’ Destroy Wealth
In the ongoing trade war, the Chinese are unleashing their own dogs. They’re now threatening to stop buying food from the US altogether and even sell their US Treasuries.
Should Alabama Impose Tariffs on California?
Banning trade didn’t work for North Korea. Instead, it created a Hell on Earth. But how about the US? Would it create an Eden here?
The Only Real Way to ‘Fix’ Capitalism
Capitalists are conscious. They always try to get the outcomes they want…and they don’t mind cheating — when they can get away with it.
Washington’s War on Tomatoes
The stock market was rattled after Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.The Chinese replied with silly threats of their own.