by irdadmin | May 24, 2018 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
Rising energy prices and collapsing emerging currencies are two developments that are not receiving much attention in the mainstream propaganda narrative. But either development which could end up “pulling the rug” out from underneath the markets. I pieced...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by irdadmin | May 17, 2018 | Financial Markets, Gold, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
The dollar is said to be “soaring,” though I take issue with that characterization for now (see the chart below);  10-yr Treasury yields are also rising, though the yield on the 10-yr is only up about 67 basis points if you measure from January 1, 2017. ...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by irdadmin | May 11, 2018 | Financial Markets, Housing Market, U.S. Economy
Other people’s money is always more fun to play with recklessly than your own.  As such there’s been a quiet escalation in number of  private capital pools offering mortgage (and auto) financing to subprime quality borrowers.  “Special Circumstance...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by irdadmin | Apr 12, 2018 | Financial Markets, Gold, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
The recent stock market volatility reflects the beginning of a massive down-side revaluation in stocks. In fact, it will precipitate a shocking revaluation of all assets, especially those like housing in which the price is driven by an unchecked ability to use debt to...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by irdadmin | Apr 7, 2018 | Financial Markets, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
This commentary is emphatically not an endorsement of Trump as President.  I have not voted since 1992 because, when the system gives the public a Hobson’s Choice, voting is pointless. An  age-old adage states that “people vote with their wallets.” ...