Category: Economy
Real People with Real Pain Affect Real Change
We’re going to assume the name, Dr William G Lennox isn’t one you’re familiar with. He’s not exactly a household name. But he was one of the most influential doctors of the 20th Century.
So Much for the ‘Trump Boom’…
Both Republicans and Democrats now put their faith in stimulus. The Republicans aim to stimulate the economy with tax cuts. The Democrats look to bigger deficits.
America’s Real National Emergency
GDP is falling, not rising…at a 6% annual rate. And if this keeps up, it will rival America’s Great Depression in severity.
US Jobs Report — Why Kiwis Like You Just Got Poorer
The Kiwi dollar is weaker after the US jobs data was posted earlier this month. An expected US slowdown doesn’t appear to be happening. Instead, the slowdown is happening here.
The Real Threat Is in Washington
GDP is increasing at 2.5% per year. Federal debt is increasing twice as fast. No way is that going to have a happy ending.
What Are the Smartest Minds in Finance Thinking Right Now?
I’ve been extremely lucky to go on this mission. My aim: to gather as much information from some of the best minds in finance today.
It Was a Dangerous Trail… But We’re Used to Danger
Yesterday, we visited one of our distant ‘puestos’ (outposts). There are five or six of them scattered across many thousands of acres of desert, mountain, and valley.
Crash Alert
The next recession is coming fast. And based on the early data I have, it looks like the Doom Index will hit ‘8’ in our official reading this quarter.
Feeling Poorer? You Are. Here’s Why…
New Zealand, along with most Western societies, has been seduced by a sly siren. It’s a sickness. An addiction. And it never ends well.
Then He Handed Us an Envelope Full of Cash…
Three mayors. Three failures. Which just goes to show how much Baltimore has changed.
The Pot Stock Boom Is No Passing Fad
Why is cannabis illegal? Thinking about this made me want to know more…And let me tell you, what I found truly shocked me…
A Message from the Future: Thanks a Lot…You Jerks
You ran up $22 trillion in debt by 2019. Who did you think was going to pay that? Not you. Donald Trump was already 72. And the average baby boomer was in his 60s, getting ready for retirement.
Conversations with a Ghost
You’ve got a debt of $22 trillion that you can’t possibly pay. I see you’re spending 38% of GDP, but you’re only collecting about 17% of GDP in taxes.
Is This Really the ‘Trade of the Century’?
From change comes opportunity. And one hedge fund says they’ve stumbled upon the ‘trade of the century’. But I’m going to show you something even better…
Hang on Tight: Our Economy Heading for a Plunge in 2019
Well, if you weren’t sure about it…you can be now. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has confirmed our suspicions…this economy’s in for a bumpy ride.