Archive - Aug 2014 - Blog entry
August 21st
The Stock Market is the Terminator
Submitted by Tim Knight from Slope of Hope on 08/21/2014 09:03 -0500It occurred to me this morning the perfect representation of this equity market: the T-1000 robot from Terminator 2.
August 20th
The Bond Market is taking Advantage of Janet Yellen`s Dovishness
Submitted by EconMatters on 08/20/2014 16:51 -0500Even Hellicopter Ben would have balanced remarks. However, Janet Yellen has taken dovishness to an all-time high or low dpending on your perspective.
Shanghai Gold Exchange Launching International Bullion Exchange In Yuan Next Month
Submitted by GoldCore on 08/20/2014 04:09 -0500Enter the Golden Dragon ... China is moving closer to positioning itself as the physical gold trading hub of the world and the world’s gold price discovery centre. It is a natural progression for the largest economy in the world and for the world’s largest gold buyer, importer and indeed producer. The Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) is launching its yuan denominated international bullion trading exchange next month.
The Founding Fathers Fought the Revolutionary War to Stop the Type of Militarized Police We Now Have In the U.S.
Submitted by George Washington on 08/20/2014 00:29 -0500But Congress Members Who Approve Militarization of U.S. Police Receive 73% More Money from Defense Industry (Bonus: Does THIS Explain the “Snipers” Shadowing the Occupy Protests?)
August 19th
Rocky Mountain High
Submitted by Capitalist Exploits on 08/19/2014 17:16 -0500As they say, you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with...
Inflation Watch: $245,000 to Raise a Child in United States
Submitted by EconMatters on 08/19/2014 14:01 -0500Good thing the Federal Reserve isn`t worried about inflation, another 2% rise is just noise. But when the Fed does start worrying about inflation, not only is it too late, it is 1970s too late!
Krugman: War Is BAD for the Economy
Submitted by George Washington on 08/19/2014 13:19 -0500“War Necessarily Inflicts Severe Economic Harm Even On the Victor”
Just What Has QE Accomplished Since 2009?
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 08/19/2014 09:45 -0500At this point, one has to wonder, just what is the point of all the Central Banks’ activities? The QE efforts in the US and Japan (two of the biggest in history) haven’t really generated jobs or GDP growth… so just what ARE they doing?
MeMoRieS OF MaRTHa'S ViNeYaRD...
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 08/19/2014 09:03 -0500BANZAI7 FOOD AND BEVERAGE WARNING...
August 18th
FaVoRiTe LooTeR SpoTTeD...
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 08/18/2014 12:22 -0500It was only a matter of time...
August 17th
New ‘LBMA Silver Price’ Farce - Still Shockingly Non Transparent
Submitted by GoldCore on 08/17/2014 16:45 -0500The farcical process and complete lack of transparency would have to make any fair minded person concerned about the new LBMA Gold Price. The Gold Anti Trust Action Committee (GATA) will allege that the LBMA and the western bullion banks are engaged in a rebranding and repackaging exercise in order to maintain a cosy gold and silver cartel of bullion banks and ultimately control over precious metal prices.
Control the Language and You Control the Mind
Submitted by Cognitive Dissonance on 08/17/2014 13:11 -0500It is the effective manipulation of our belief systems that enslaves us to the present day insanity.
Looking for the Signal? Expect No Fresh Help from Yellen and Draghi at Jackson Hole
Submitted by Marc To Market on 08/17/2014 10:25 -0500Non-ideologically laden overview of the key issues shaping the investment climate in the week ahead.
