by irdadmin | Sep 13, 2016 | Financial Markets, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
I got an email from a colleague today that said, among other things: “The economy is tanking and, while you may be the most pessimistic around, you may not be pessimistic enough.” To that I would say that I’m significantly more bearish than is...
by irdadmin | Sep 13, 2016 | Financial Markets, Housing Market, U.S. Economy
The FOMC can raise interest rates any time it desires, without prior approval from anyone outside the Fed. Accordingly, the ncreased hype primarily has to be aimed at manipulating the various markets, such as propping the U.S. dollar. Separately, it remains highly...
by irdadmin | Sep 6, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
Actual Monthly Change in August Payrolls Likely Was a Contraction – Though Bloated by Seasonal-Factor Distortions and Add-Factors, Annual Payroll Growth Effectively Held at a 30-Month Low – Second-Quarter Real Merchandise Trade Deficit Remained Worst Since...
by irdadmin | Sep 5, 2016 | Financial Markets, U.S. Economy
I hope everyone enjoys this Labor Day with a few beers, family, friends and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. Most Americans do not realize that they are living in the shadows cast by the setting of the American Empire’s sun. The U.S. political and economic...
by irdadmin | Aug 31, 2016 | Financial Markets, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
The Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) economic numbers are now manipulated beyond the definitional meaning of the word “absurd.” This is especially true with the housing market and auto sales reports. – Investment Research Dynamics Today...