by irdadmin | Sep 23, 2017 | Financial Markets, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
The “crisis” quote above originated with Winston Churchill. Several U.S. politicians have referenced it since then (most recently Rahm Emanuel when he was Obama’s Chief of Staff). I’m sure the Wall Street snake-oil salesmen and economic...
by irdadmin | Sep 20, 2017 | Financial Markets, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
To begin with, how exactly does one define “normalize” in reference to the Fed’s balance sheet? The Fed predictably held off raising rates again today. However, it said that beginning in October it would no longer re-invest proceeds from its...
by irdadmin | Sep 18, 2017 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
A consultant to GATA (Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee) brought to our attention the fact that gold swaps at the BIS have soared from zero in March 2016 to almost 500 tonnes by August 2017 (GATA – BIS Gold Swaps). The outstanding balance is now higher than it...
by irdadmin | Sep 15, 2017 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
Several representatives of the elitists have been warning about a major global financial crisis. Recently the former Head of the Monetary and Economics Department at the Bank of International Settlements, the Central Bank of Central Banks, warned that there are...
by irdadmin | Sep 14, 2017 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
I actively traded the internet stocks during the late stages of the internet/tech stock bubble in 1999 – from the short side. I will admit that I did take a few long-side day trade rides on a few internet stocks. I remember one Chinese internet stock that I...
by irdadmin | Sep 12, 2017 | Financial Markets, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
I have to believe that the Fed injected a large amount of liquidity into the financial system on Sunday evening. The 1.08% jump in the S&P 500, given the fundamental backdrop of economic, financial and geopolitical news should be driving the stock market...
