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 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...
by irdadmin | Sep 11, 2017 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
The U.S. Government is following the propaganda formula used by Joseph Goebbels that was devised by Sigmund Freud’s nephew, Edward Bernays. The basic idea is to keep repeating a lie enough times so that eventually the masses believe it. The “Russia hacked...
by irdadmin | Sep 9, 2017 | Financial Markets, Gold, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
“Paper Money Eventually Returns To Its Intrinsic Value – Zero” – Voltaire Set aside all other financial, economic and political concerns continuously shoved in our collective faces by the mainstream media. It’s a distraction – to a...