investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--18 States classified as coronavirus RED ZONES by White House Coronavirus Task Force

( Natural News ) A leaked 359-page document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity shows that the White House Coronavirus Task Force , led by Vice President Mike Pence , has classified 18 states as coronavirus red zones either for their high rate of positive COVID-19 test results , high number of COVID-19 cases or both .
The 18 states listed in the document are Alabama , Arkansas , Arizona , California , Florida , Georgia , Iowa , Idaho , Kansas , Louisiana , Mississippi , North Carolina , Nevada , Oklahoma , South Carolina , Tennessee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be considered a coronavirus red zone , they need to have had more than 100 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents in the previous week .
The report also says that 11 more states can qualify to be in the red zone because more than 10 percent of coronavirus cases administered in the past seven days came back positive .
These states are Alabama , Florida , Georgia , Idaho , Louisiana , Mississippi , North Carolina , Nevada , South Carolina , Texas and Washington .
Ten out of these 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to their high number of cases , with the exception of Washington state .
Listen to this episode of the Health Ranger Report , a podcast by Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , as he talks about how the American people will likely not be able to survive a second round of lockdowns brought about by a second wave of coronavirus infections – which is exactly why the Democratic Party is aggressively pushing for lockdowns to be reimposed .
The main recommendations this task force ’ s document are giving for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county mask mandates , limiting restaurant and gym occupancy to just 50 percent of their full capacity and to enforce a lockdown of all economic activity in counties where the positive test rate is above 10 percent on a seven-day average .
They are also recommending that visits to long-term care facilities such as nursing homes should be limited , that employees of long-term care facilities should wear face coverings at all times and that workers be tested for COVID-19 every day .
The task force ’ s document specifically highlights Georgia ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brian Kemp , a Republican , “ mandate a statewide wearing of cloth face coverings outside the home.
” However , before the document leaked the governor just signed an executive order rolling back locally-enacted mask mandates in his state .
In Florida , which is now considered to be the epicenter for the coronavirus in the United States , Gov .
Ron DeSantis , another Republican , has taken a similar stance , saying repeatedly that he will not issue a statewide mask mandate .
He also said that he will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite the fact that he ordered bars to shut down in late June when the state ’ s COVID-19 cases began rising again .
The task force ’ s recommendations are in line with what many health experts , including Anthony Fauci and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) have repeatedly suggested that states implement .
( Related : CDC will no longer control coronavirus data ; hospitals to report directly to Washington . )
However , these recommendations might be ignored as both President Donald Trump and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are showing that they have no interest in shutting down parts of the country ’ s economy once more .
Read about the ways states are trying to stop the coronavirus from spreading at Pandemic.news .

by: Arsenio Toledo
(Natural News) A leaked 359-page document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity shows that the White House Coronavirus Task Force, led by Vice President Mike Pence, has classified 18 states as coronavirus red zones either for their high rate of positive COVID-19 test results, high number of COVID-19 cases or both.
The 18 states listed in the document are Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. For the state to be considered a coronavirus red zone, they need to have had more than 100 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents in the previous week.
The report also says that 11 more states can qualify to be in the red zone because more than 10 percent of coronavirus cases administered in the past seven days came back positive. These states are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas and Washington. Ten out of these 11 states already qualify to be red zones due to their high number of cases, with the exception of Washington state.
Listen to this episode of the Health Ranger Report, a podcast by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, as he talks about how the American people will likely not be able to survive a second round of lockdowns brought about by a second wave of coronavirus infections – which is exactly why the Democratic Party is aggressively pushing for lockdowns to be reimposed.
Task force’s recommendations include imposing mask mandates
The main recommendations this task force’s document are giving for these red zones include issuing city or county mask mandates, limiting restaurant and gym occupancy to just 50 percent of their full capacity and to enforce a lockdown of all economic activity in counties where the positive test rate is above 10 percent on a seven-day average.
They are also recommending that visits to long-term care facilities such as nursing homes should be limited, that employees of long-term care facilities should wear face coverings at all times and that workers be tested for COVID-19 every day.
The task force’s document specifically highlights Georgia’s situation and recommends that Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, “mandate a statewide wearing of cloth face coverings outside the home.” However, before the document leaked the governor just signed an executive order rolling back locally-enacted mask mandates in his state.
In Florida, which is now considered to be the epicenter for the coronavirus in the United States, Gov. Ron DeSantis, another Republican, has taken a similar stance, saying repeatedly that he will not issue a statewide mask mandate. He also said that he will not reimpose a lockdown of the state, despite the fact that he ordered bars to shut down in late June when the state’s COVID-19 cases began rising again.
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The task force’s recommendations are in line with what many health experts, including Anthony Fauci and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have repeatedly suggested that states implement. (Related: CDC will no longer control coronavirus data; hospitals to report directly to Washington.)
However, these recommendations might be ignored as both President Donald Trump and many governors whose states are considered red zones are showing that they have no interest in shutting down parts of the country’s economy once more.
Read about the ways states are trying to stop the coronavirus from spreading at Pandemic.news.
Sources include:
DailyMail.co.uk
Edition.CNN.com
USNews.com
Independent.co.uk


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Be Willing to Pay Up for Quality Gold Stocks in This Bull Market Says Adrian Day

Adrian Day of Adrian Day Asset Management is a seasoned investor , speaker , author , and adviser .
In @ @ @ @ @ concerning gold stocks that “ the risk in a bull market is tilted towards missing @ @ @ @ @ Thus , gold investors need to be willing to pay up for quality gold stocks @ @ @ @ @ Evrim Resources ’ proposed merger with Renaissance Gold and why he views this positively .
@ @ @ @ @ issues occurring within the gold mining sector .
Click Here to Listen to the Audio @ @ @ @ @ involved in too many companies 14:09 Near-term or new producers to be bought out soon @ @ @ @ @ Pay up for Quality Gold Stocks in This Bull Market 20:00 Hedging your gold equities @ @ @

from Mining Stock Education
Adrian Day of Adrian Day Asset Management is a seasoned investor, speaker, author, and adviser. In this interview, Adrian shares concerning gold stocks that “the risk in a bull market is tilted towards missing out rather than overpaying.” Thus, gold investors need to be willing to pay up for quality gold stocks. He provides commentary on Evrim Resources’ proposed merger with Renaissance Gold and why he views this positively. Adrian also discusses several current issues occurring within the gold mining sector.
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0:00 Introduction
1:29 Evrim Resources and Renaissance Gold’s proposed merger
6:58 Frequent obstacle to mergers
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8:36 Mining executives that are involved in too many companies
11:47 Chinese state-backed miners buying western gold projects
14:09 Near-term or new producers to be bought out soon?
16:45 Be Willing to Pay up for Quality Gold Stocks in This Bull Market
20:00 Hedging your gold equities at all?
22:00 Any major gold producers hedging now?
24:01 Feedback from Adrian’s clients


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Inflation Triggered: Higher Gas & Food Prices As Supply Chains Break

The rising costs of goods and services show that inflation is here .
Make no mistake , this is being done on purpose to further destroy the purchasing ability of as many people as possible .
The cost of consumer goods and services rose in June for the first time in four months largely because of higher gasoline and food prices , but inflation more broadly remained low and is likely to stay that way during the pandemic , reported Market Watch .
If you didn ’ t catch the irony of the soaring cost of essentials while “ economists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ re missing out .
The consumer price index jumped 0.6 % last month to match the biggest increase since 2012 , the government said Tuesday .
About half of the increase traced to higher gas prices .
Of course , it couldn ’ t possibly be the excessive money creation by the Federal Reserve… It All Comes Back To The Federal Reserve : The NWO Is Being Shoved Down Our Throats Supply and demand also play a role .
It ’ s an economic certainty that no amount of centralization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food suppliers to shut down and farmers to turn under crops and dump milk , the products that are available will be in higher demand , making the supply low , and prices for food will rise .
This is all a part of the scam , but be prepared , because the real pain hasn ’ t even hit yet .
Empty grocery store shelves are on thing , but empty shelves for an extended period of time will cause a whole other problematic situation many are wholly unprepared for .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , want you to believe some virus is causing the food shortage .
However , the food shortage is caused by people obeying those tyrants to stop the production of food .
This isn ’ t a food supply problem , it ’ s a power and a belief in government problem .
SEE ALSO : IT WASN ’ T THE VIRUS THAT CRASHED THE ECONOMY SEE ALSO : PREPPING FOR THE UPCOMING GOVERNMENT-INDUCED FOOD SHORTAGES It won ’ t be long before food will either be simply unavailable or only for those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Food can be used as a weapon to manufacture consent .
We ’ ve seen how Americans act when they want a TV for 25 % on Black Friday .
Imagine how desperate they will get when the food supply is killed .
Save yourself , and prepare while you still can .
Grab things that will be hearty , don ’ t need refrigeration , and will last at least a few years .
These are the most basic of preparedness items .
Don ’ t forget water either .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider a Life Straw or something else that can filter water straight from a stream or lake .
Do not panic or sink into fear .
This is exactly what the mainstream media wants and what their handlers are demanding .
Instead , brace yourself , and prepare your family for what is coming .

by Mac Slavo of SHTFplan
The rising costs of goods and services show that inflation is here. Make no mistake, this is being done on purpose to further destroy the purchasing ability of as many people as possible.
The cost of consumer goods and services rose in June for the first time in four months largely because of higher gasoline and food prices, but inflation more broadly remained low and is likely to stay that way during the pandemic, reported Market Watch. If you didn’t catch the irony of the soaring cost of essentials while “economists” continue to claim inflation is low, you’re missing out.
The consumer price index jumped 0.6% last month to match the biggest increase since 2012, the government said Tuesday. About half of the increase traced to higher gas prices. Of course, it couldn’t possibly be the excessive money creation by the Federal Reserve…
It All Comes Back To The Federal Reserve: The NWO Is Being Shoved Down Our Throats
Supply and demand also play a role. It’s an economic certainty that no amount of centralization can fix. As the government commands food suppliers to shut down and farmers to turn under crops and dump milk, the products that are available will be in higher demand, making the supply low, and prices for food will rise.
This is all a part of the scam, but be prepared, because the real pain hasn’t even hit yet. Empty grocery store shelves are on thing, but empty shelves for an extended period of time will cause a whole other problematic situation many are wholly unprepared for.
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The people in power in government and up, want you to believe some virus is causing the food shortage. However, the food shortage is caused by people obeying those tyrants to stop the production of food. This isn’t a food supply problem, it’s a power and a belief in government problem.
SEE ALSO: IT WASN’T THE VIRUS THAT CRASHED THE ECONOMY
SEE ALSO: PREPPING FOR THE UPCOMING GOVERNMENT-INDUCED FOOD SHORTAGES
It won’t be long before food will either be simply unavailable or only for those who have enough to pay for it. Food can be used as a weapon to manufacture consent. We’ve seen how Americans act when they want a TV for 25% on Black Friday. Imagine how desperate they will get when the food supply is killed.
Save yourself, and prepare while you still can. Grab things that will be hearty, don’t need refrigeration, and will last at least a few years. These are the most basic of preparedness items. Don’t forget water either. If you can’t store it, consider a Life Straw or something else that can filter water straight from a stream or lake.
Do not panic or sink into fear. This is exactly what the mainstream media wants and what their handlers are demanding. Instead, brace yourself, and prepare your family for what is coming.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--David Morgan: Is There A Great Depression Coming

We ’ ve only had one depression in modern times : the Great Depression , the worst economic downturn in @ @ @ @ @ and the industrialized world .
With unemployment at levels unseen since the Great Depression — @ @ @ @ @ the history of the industrialized world — one has to be wondering if the country @ @ @ @ @ major depression .
David Morgan is a world-renown precious metals aficionado .
He is the @ @ @ @ @ monthly report that covers economic news , overall financial health of the global economy , @ @ @ @ @ reasons for investing in precious metals .
A dynamic , much-in-demand speaker all over the @ @ @ @ @ educational mission also makes him a prolific author , having penned Get the Skinny on @ @ @ @ @ Manifesto and , most recently , Second Chance : How to Make and Keep Big @ @ @ @ @ and Silver Shock .

The Morgan Report, Released on 7/17/20
We’ve only had one depression in modern times: the Great Depression, the worst economic downturn in the history of the U.S. and the industrialized world.
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With unemployment at levels unseen since the Great Depression — the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world — one has to be wondering if the country will eventually dip into a major depression.
David Morgan is a world-renown precious metals aficionado. He is the creator of TheMorganReport.com, a monthly report that covers economic news, overall financial health of the global economy, currency problems and the key reasons for investing in precious metals. A dynamic, much-in-demand speaker all over the globe, David’s educational mission also makes him a prolific author, having penned Get the Skinny on Silver Investing, The Silver Manifesto and, most recently, Second Chance: How to Make and Keep Big Money from the Coming Gold and Silver Shock.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Well-Intentioned Policies That Make Life More Expensive

Demand curves slope in a downward direction .
This means that the higher the price , the less of an item , or good , or service will be sought .
The more roadblocks , hurdles , thumbtacks , placed in the way of any given action , the less likely it will occur .
Economists do not agree on many things , but on this insight there will be nary a dismal scientist who will not acquiesce .
Yet there are several public policies in place that are incompatible with this commonsense understanding .
Consider first residential rental units @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Cleveland , and another half dozen major cities are now offering free legal advice to tenants threatened by eviction .
At present this benefit is afforded mainly to those accused of a crime who can not afford a lawyer , on the ground that such legal aid is needed to provide equal justice for rich and poor alike .
Now it is being extended to renters .
Some commentators even think that this strengthens the hands of tenants and reduces homelessness .
They reckon , however , in the absence of downward-sloping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms of immediate , not long-term effects .
Yes , give them free legal advice and fewer people will be evicted ; one point for the tenant .
But look at this from the point of view of the landlord , or the would-be investor in residential real estate .
It now becomes more difficult to evict nonpaying or obstreperous tenants .
Will they be more or less likely to build , upgrade , or repair apartment dwellings ?
To ask this question is to answer it .
They will tend to seek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to convert extant dwellings into condominiums , commercial space , etc .
But with less residential housing available , the situation of renters will become more dire , not less .
Remember that downward-sloping demand curve : with a lowered supply , rents will rise , not fall , and a given square footage will accommodate fewer people , not more .
More homelessness , here we come .
The same analysis applies to other efforts to “ help ” tenants .
Under economic freedom , landlords may demand as much as several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This will indemnify them if there are damages .
It will also protect them from bankruptcy , since it typically takes months to evict nonpayers .
This problem arises especially during the Christmas season ; judges are particularly reluctant to toss people out onto the street during these times .
Curiously , they do not at all have the same attitude regarding robbers in December .
But what are nonpaying tenants other than thieves of accommodation ?
Next consider the labor market .
In France in particular , and other countries as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more difficult to fire employees .
The authorities want to protect workers and also do not relish increased unemployment statistics .
This “ remedy ” of theirs also fails to take into account downward-sloping demand curves ; it looks , only , to the immediate run , avoiding long-run effects .
For when barriers are placed in the way of laying off wage earners , less of it will occur .
How do rational profit-seeking entrepreneurs react ?
Why , by not hiring workers in the first place !
Instead of offering full-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Firms resort to contracting out to smaller firms , or to the individuals themselves .
The latter take on what are called “ gigs ” so as to escape these unwarranted legislative enactments .
These laws are also discriminatory .
Workers can quit without your leave .
Unless and until employers can sever relationships with employees as easily , justice , to say nothing of full employment , will not prevail .
Let us attempt to make this point in an unrelated arena of human interaction .
Suppose a law were passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be allowed , ever , for any reason whatsoever .
The immediate effect of course would be to preserve marriage .
Without the possibility of divorce , more marriages would stay intact than otherwise ( we abstract from the effect of such a law on the rate of infidelity ) .
But what would be the long-run effect of such a law on this institution ?
Demand curves slope downward even in this milieu .
Place more barriers against an act , weddings in this case , and fewer of them will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best interests of tenants , of employees , and , also , of spouses , it will not in effect charge higher “ prices ” for them .
The very opposite policies would be pursued .
Walter Block is the Harold E. Wirth Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics at Loyola University , senior fellow of the Mises Institute , and regular columnist for LewRockwell.com .
Click here to see an extensive online compendium of Dr. Block ’ s publications .
Click here for a complete list of Dr. Block ’ s books @

by Walter Block via Mises
Demand curves slope in a downward direction. This means that the higher the price, the less of an item, or good, or service will be sought. The more roadblocks, hurdles, thumbtacks, placed in the way of any given action, the less likely it will occur. Economists do not agree on many things, but on this insight there will be nary a dismal scientist who will not acquiesce.
Yet there are several public policies in place that are incompatible with this commonsense understanding.
Consider first residential rental units. New York City, San Francisco, Cleveland, and another half dozen major cities are now offering free legal advice to tenants threatened by eviction. At present this benefit is afforded mainly to those accused of a crime who cannot afford a lawyer, on the ground that such legal aid is needed to provide equal justice for rich and poor alike. Now it is being extended to renters.
Some commentators even think that this strengthens the hands of tenants and reduces homelessness. They reckon, however, in the absence of downward-sloping demand curves. They think only in terms of immediate, not long-term effects. Yes, give them free legal advice and fewer people will be evicted; one point for the tenant.
But look at this from the point of view of the landlord, or the would-be investor in residential real estate. It now becomes more difficult to evict nonpaying or obstreperous tenants. Will they be more or less likely to build, upgrade, or repair apartment dwellings? To ask this question is to answer it. They will tend to seek greener pastures elsewhere. They will try to convert extant dwellings into condominiums, commercial space, etc. But with less residential housing available, the situation of renters will become more dire, not less. Remember that downward-sloping demand curve: with a lowered supply, rents will rise, not fall, and a given square footage will accommodate fewer people, not more. More homelessness, here we come.
The same analysis applies to other efforts to “help” tenants. Under economic freedom, landlords may demand as much as several months’ worth of security deposits. This will indemnify them if there are damages. It will also protect them from bankruptcy, since it typically takes months to evict nonpayers. This problem arises especially during the Christmas season; judges are particularly reluctant to toss people out onto the street during these times. Curiously, they do not at all have the same attitude regarding robbers in December. But what are nonpaying tenants other than thieves of accommodation?
Next consider the labor market. In France in particular, and other countries as well, the law makes it more and more difficult to fire employees. The authorities want to protect workers and also do not relish increased unemployment statistics. This “remedy” of theirs also fails to take into account downward-sloping demand curves; it looks, only, to the immediate run, avoiding long-run effects. For when barriers are placed in the way of laying off wage earners, less of it will occur. How do rational profit-seeking entrepreneurs react? Why, by not hiring workers in the first place! Instead of offering full-time employment, they take on only part-timers. Firms resort to contracting out to smaller firms, or to the individuals themselves. The latter take on what are called “gigs” so as to escape these unwarranted legislative enactments.
These laws are also discriminatory. Workers can quit without your leave. Unless and until employers can sever relationships with employees as easily, justice, to say nothing of full employment, will not prevail.
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Let us attempt to make this point in an unrelated arena of human interaction. Suppose a law were passed and fully enforced mandating that no divorce would be allowed, ever, for any reason whatsoever. The immediate effect of course would be to preserve marriage. Without the possibility of divorce, more marriages would stay intact than otherwise (we abstract from the effect of such a law on the rate of infidelity). But what would be the long-run effect of such a law on this institution? Demand curves slope downward even in this milieu. Place more barriers against an act, weddings in this case, and fewer of them will occur.
If society really has the best interests of tenants, of employees, and, also, of spouses, it will not in effect charge higher “prices” for them. The very opposite policies would be pursued.
Originally published at LewRockwell.com
Author:
Contact Walter Block
Walter Block is the Harold E. Wirth Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics at Loyola University, senior fellow of the Mises Institute, and regular columnist for LewRockwell.com.
Click here to see an extensive online compendium of Dr. Block’s publications.
Click here for a complete list of Dr. Block’s books.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--RUMOR: Massive Riots – the Biggest Yet – Coming in a Few Days – All Charges Against Officers in Breo

RUMOR: Massive Riots – the Biggest Yet – Coming in a Few Days – All Charges Against Officers in Breonna Taylor Case to be Dropped

I have received a report that the Mayor of Louisville has met with business leaders .
An announcement will be @ @ @ @ @ Taylor ‘ s death will not be charged .
LMPD has solid evidence of their @ @ @ @ @ will be called in to control rioting

I have received a report that the Mayor of Louisville has met with business leaders. An announcement will be released that officers in Breonna Taylor‘s death will not be charged. LMPD has solid evidence of their innocence. The National Guard will be called in to control rioting
— Patriots Fight 🇺🇸 (Parler: @noevils) (@noevils) July 15, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--DeSantis: 30,000 vials of remdesivir headed to Florida hospitals

On Saturday , Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced 30,000 more bottles of remdesivir are on their way to Florida hospitals @ @ @ @ @ next 24-48 hours .
DeSantis made that announcement during a press conference at Flagler Hospital @ @ @ @ @ said those 30,000 vials can treat 5,000-6,000 patients .
“ When we got word that @ @ @ @ @ we were able to get another shipment expedited that arrived last Saturday , ” DeSantis @ @ @ @ @ you had other hospitals saying , ‘ This is good , but we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ the next shipment is scheduled to arrive .
’ ”

On Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced 30,000 more bottles of remdesivir are on their way to Florida hospitals and should arrive within the next 24-48 hours.
DeSantis made that announcement during a press conference at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
DeSantis said those 30,000 vials can treat 5,000-6,000 patients.
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“When we got word that it was running low, we were able to get another shipment expedited that arrived last Saturday,” DeSantis said. “But then you had other hospitals saying, ‘This is good, but we’re going to need more before the next shipment is scheduled to arrive.’”
www.fox13news.com/news/desantis-30000-vials-of-remdesivir-headed-to-florida-hospitals


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--U.S. CEO group calls for ‘Nationwide Mask Mandate’ at all major corporations

“ Business Roundtable applauds the many companies that are protecting their employees and customers by mandating the use of face @ @ @ @ @ guidelines , ” they said .
“ We encourage every company to adopt this practice @ @ @ @ @ will adopt the use of face coverings to protect their families , friends , neighbors @ @ @ @ @ The statement follows an announcement by Walmart CEO — and BRT chairman — Doug McMillon @ @ @ @ @ ( PPE ) be worn by all customers and employees on the premises of all @ @ @ @ @ of state guidance .
Companies that already mandate masks in all national locations include Apple @ @ @ @ @ Club , Costco , and Panera Bread .

“Business Roundtable applauds the many companies that are protecting their employees and customers by mandating the use of face coverings indoors consistent with CDC guidelines,” they said. “We encourage every company to adopt this practice and hope that all Americans will adopt the use of face coverings to protect their families, friends, neighbors, and our economy.”
BRT membership includes Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins, General Motors CEO Mary Barra, and Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson.
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The statement follows an announcement by Walmart CEO — and BRT chairman — Doug McMillon, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn by all customers and employees on the premises of all U.S. Walmart locations, regardless of state guidance. Companies that already mandate masks in all national locations include Apple, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, and Panera Bread.
www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/17/u-s-ceo-group-calls-for-national-corporate-mask-mandate/#


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Photo: Two bullets collided in the battle of gallipoli in 1915, the chances of this happening are 1

Photo: Two bullets collided in the battle of gallipoli in 1915, the chances of this happening are 1 in a billion.

These two bullets collided in the battle of gallipoli in 1915 , the chances of this happening are 1 in @ @ @ @ @ more unlikely to happen… pic.twitter.com/jWMmSjB0av

These two bullets collided in the battle of gallipoli in 1915, the chances of this happening are 1 in a billion. Name something more unlikely to happen… pic.twitter.com/jWMmSjB0av
— wen ㊙ (@ghettoflour) July 16, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--China openly talking about possibility of World War

Political commentator Deng Yuwen believes that the United States has used the South China Sea statement and China to take @ @ @ @ @ agreement to present a comprehensive decisive posture to the other side .
This spiraling escalation @ @ @ @ @ forced countries to seriously consider the possibility of a World War .
I found this @ @ @ @ @ Trump on my twitter feed .
Evidently they ’ re convinced Biden will win and @ @ @ @ @ wait .
Says a lot .

Political commentator Deng Yuwen believes that the United States has used the South China Sea statement and China to take advantage of the Sino-Iranian cooperation agreement to present a comprehensive decisive posture to the other side. This spiraling escalation of the US-China confrontation has forced countries to seriously consider the possibility of a World War.
I found this when a Chinese poster insulted Trump on my twitter feed. Evidently they’re convinced Biden will win and say they can’t wait. Says a lot.
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Tess


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Atlanta FED predicts Q2 GDP of -34.7%. New York FED predicts -14.3% Never have they been this differ

Atlanta FED predicts Q2 GDP of -34.7%. New York FED predicts -14.3% Never have they been this different just 2 weeks before official numbers come out.

I don ’ t really know what to make of this .
The two models are largely based on the @ @ @ @ @ use different mathematical models for their prediction .
See the last FAQ on the Atlanta @ @ @ @ @ market have numbers like these priced in or will this come as a surprise at @ @ @ @ @ the official numbers come out .
Disclaimer : This information is only for educational purposes @ @ @ @ @ investment decisions based on the information in this article .
Do you own due diligence @

by martinvandepas
Both models were updated yesterday:
Atlanta
New York
I don’t really know what to make of this. The two models are largely based on the exact same source data but use different mathematical models for their prediction. See the last FAQ on the Atlanta page. Does the current market have numbers like these priced in or will this come as a surprise at the end of July when the official numbers come out.
Disclaimer: This information is only for educational purposes. Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article. Do you own due diligence.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--WOW, how scary is this…?

WOW, how scary is this…?

New tax revenue data released by the Treasury Department on Monday shows that tax revenue further worsened in June ( @ @ @ @ @ from May ’ s already cratering total .
On the plus side , neither May @ @ @ @ @ April ’ s historic plunge in revenue .
Is This Why the Fed Wants Inflation @ @ @ @ @ Debt-Deflation Double-Down Corporate bankruptcies are set to soar as companies double-down on debt .
More @ @ @ @ @ Recovery Further Away Than Markets Think : BlackRock CEO Fink The U.S. economy is going @ @ @ @ @ from the hit from the coronavirus pandemic than the market expects , and more stimulus @ @ @ @ @ Chief Executive Larry Fink said on Wednesday .
Macquarie Sees the Dollar Weakening Ahead of @ @ @ @ @ s foreign exchange strategist says the currency can sometimes weaken around political events in the @ @ @ @ @ debt crisis or 2016 election .

259,848 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday, the biggest one-day increase so far, according to WHO. 27% was in the U.S. 7,360 new deaths worldwide pic.twitter.com/7oeOmBMsh6 — BNO Newsroom (@BNODesk) July 18, 2020
Despite some indicators flashing overbought, it is very likely that $ES will enter a mini parabola phase. After that – and if the market realizes what a "blue sweep" means for the economy – a significant sell off will come. $SPY $NQ $QQQ — hks55 (@hks55) July 18, 2020
PROPERTY DELINQUENCY BY TYPE pic.twitter.com/H97ZWwSIkJ — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) July 18, 2020
Stay safe out there, folks. Remember the Tech Bubble? If we include Facebook, Amazon, Netflix & Google, the tech sector now weights a record of 37% of the S&P 500! Meanwhile: Aggregate sales for the sector make up only 10% of the index. Precisely the same % it was in 3/2000. pic.twitter.com/lJfklfp2NF — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) July 18, 2020
Big 4 states continuing claims. pic.twitter.com/L8aLq4SaSy — Market Musings (@AndysCycles) July 18, 2020
Loan Loss Reserves pic.twitter.com/npUrM9cm4j — Don Draper (@DonDraperClone) July 18, 2020
WORLDWIDE
WEALTH 0.7% control $128 Trillion pic.twitter.com/lMZImrAHO5 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) July 18, 2020
New tax revenue data released by the Treasury Department on Monday shows that tax revenue further worsened in June (compared year over year) from May’s already cratering total. On the plus side, neither May nor June has returned to April’s historic plunge in revenue.
Corporate bankruptcies are set to soar as companies double-down on debt.
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The U.S. economy is going to take longer to recover from the hit from the coronavirus pandemic than the market expects, and more stimulus is critical, BlackRock Inc Chief Executive Larry Fink said on Wednesday.
Macquarie’s foreign exchange strategist says the currency can sometimes weaken around political events in the U.S., like the 2011 debt crisis or 2016 election.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Tesla Ticker Confusion May Be Aiding Biotech Stock’s Rally

( Bloomberg ) — A dual-listed British biotechnology firm with a U.S. ticker that could be mistaken for Tesla Inc. @ @ @ @ @ New York trading this year .
Tiziana Life Sciences Plc has drawn increased interest from @ @ @ @ @ automaker ’ s meteoric rise , as seen by the jump in Robinhood accounts holding @ @ @ @ @ drug developer , according to Robintrack.net .
Tiziana ’ s ADRs trade on the Nasdaq @ @ @ @ @ , ” and even some media publications have at times mistaken them for Tesla shares @ @ @ @ @ TSLA .
”

(Bloomberg) — A dual-listed British biotechnology firm with a U.S. ticker that could be mistaken for Tesla Inc. has more than tripled in New York trading this year.
Tiziana Life Sciences Plc has drawn increased interest from retail investors amid the electric automaker’s meteoric rise, as seen by the jump in Robinhood accounts holding American depositary receipts of the drug developer, according to Robintrack.net. Tiziana’s ADRs trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker “TLSA,” and even some media publications have at times mistaken them for Tesla shares, which trade under “TSLA.”
More at: finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-ticker-confusion-may-aiding-174002345.html


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Creepy Joe Blanks AGAIN While Reading from Telepromtper But This Was His WORST YET!

Cristina Laila from The Gateway Pundit reports , This was weird .
Biden on Tuesday held a campaign event in @ @ @ @ @ rarely leaves his Delaware basement and when he does , he stays close to home @ @ @ @ @ and scared .

Cristina Laila from The Gateway Pundit reports, This was weird. Biden on Tuesday held a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden rarely leaves his Delaware basement and when he does, he stays close to home. He’s feeble and scared.
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www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/07/wth-creepy-joe-biden-unveils-bold-new-plan-get-kids-market-swiftly-video/


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--MSNBC Host’s Face After Pediatricians Say It’s Time to Send Kids Back to School Is Priceless

Matt Vespa from Townhall reports , A recent MSNBC segment compiled multiple pediatricians who said it was time to get @ @ @ @ @ Yes , it seems the experts are actually supporting President Trump ’ s position that @ @ @ @ @ fall .

Matt Vespa from Townhall reports, A recent MSNBC segment compiled multiple pediatricians who said it was time to get kids back to school. Yes, it seems the experts are actually supporting President Trump’s position that schools should re-open in the fall.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Krystal and Saagar: Geraldo Rivera’s OUTRAGEOUS Defense Of Ghislaine Maxwell, Another Media Coverup?

Krystal and Saagar blast Geraldo Rivera for accusing the judge in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell of “ chickening out @ @ @ @ @ Jeffrey Epstein associate bail .

Krystal and Saagar blast Geraldo Rivera for accusing the judge in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell of “chickening out” for denying the former Jeffrey Epstein associate bail.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Warning: The Mayhem We’ve Seen So Far Is Nothing Compared To What The Dems Have Planned For November

Black Conservative Patriot always does such amazing videos .
He is one person that I watch daily and reccomend that @ @ @ @ @ He was really upset when making this video , it is all so insidious the @ @ @ @ @ via the attacks on our duly elected President .

Black Conservative Patriot always does such amazing videos. He is one person that I watch daily and reccomend that others should as well.
He was really upset when making this video, it is all so insidious the attack against We The People via the attacks on our duly elected President.
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h/t LG


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--California shuts down 30 counties Churches but the San Diego Gay Pride Parade goes on!

SACRAMENTO , Calif. — Gov .
Gavin Newsom announced Friday that public and private schools in California counties on the @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t be allowed to hold in-class instruction and have to meet strict criteria @ @ @ @ @ A county has to be off the state ’ s COVID-19 monitoring list for 14 @ @ @ @ @ can reopen for in-person learning .
Under the new mandate , it ’ s unlikely @ @ @ @ @ be able to have classroom instruction at the start of the school year .

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that public and private schools in California counties on the state’s coronavirus watchlist won’t be allowed to hold in-class instruction and have to meet strict criteria in order to reopen.
A county has to be off the state’s COVID-19 monitoring list for 14 consecutive days before schools there can reopen for in-person learning. Under the new mandate, it’s unlikely that many California districts will be able to have classroom instruction at the start of the school year.
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www.kcra.com/amp/article/california-gov-newsom-schools-coronavirus-distance-learning/33349751
h/t Goneviral


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Twitter hack shows why TikTok is so extremely dangerous

Jack Dorsey eats five meals a week .
He ends his evenings alternating between ice baths and 220 degree barrel @ @ @ @ @ solely from his iPhone , and unlike his counterpart at Facebook , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ at Twitter ’ s Market Street headquarters .
And all of this should come as @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday of top individual Twitter users , ranging from Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and @ @ @ @ @ Kanye West and Elon Musk .
The incident served as a sort of black light @ @ @ @ @ legacy media ’ s attempt to cover big tech and the broken narrative of who @ @ @ @ @ a villain in Silicon Valley .
But more than anything , it served as a @ @ @ @ @ s corporate culture and Dorsey ’ s ability to inculcate company loyalty and integrity .

Jack Dorsey eats five meals a week. He ends his evenings alternating between ice baths and 220 degree barrel saunas. He works almost solely from his iPhone, and unlike his counterpart at Facebook, he’s hardly a central physical presence at Twitter’s Market Street headquarters.
And all of this should come as no surprise after the galling Wednesday of top individual Twitter users, ranging from Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and former boss Barack Obama to Kanye West and Elon Musk.
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The incident served as a sort of black light to expose the failures of legacy media’s attempt to cover big tech and the broken narrative of who’s a hero or a villain in Silicon Valley. But more than anything, it served as a damning indictment of Twitter’s corporate culture and Dorsey’s ability to inculcate company loyalty and integrity.
trulytimes.com/twitter-hack-shows-why-tiktok-is-so-extremely-dangerous.html


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Chuck Woolery — who accused the CDC, doctors and Democrats of lying about the seriousness of COVID-1

Chuck Woolery — who accused the CDC, doctors and Democrats of lying about the seriousness of COVID-19 to hurt Trump has changed his mind

Former game show host Chuck Woolery announced Wednesday his son has tested positive for COVID-19 , just days after Woolery accused medical professionals and Democrats of lying about the virus in an effort to hurt the economy and President Trump ’ s reelection chances .
Woolery , who hosted several popular game shows including “ Love Connection ” and “ Wheel of Fortune ” and who is a staunch supporter of the president ’ s , has since deleted his Twitter account following the announcement about his son .
“ To further clarify and add perspective , Covid-19 is real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for the virus , and I feel for of those suffering and especially for those who have lost loved ones , ” Woolery tweeted before his account disappeared .
The message comes after Woolery tweeted Monday denouncing “ outrageous lies ” being told about the coronavirus , comments that Trump retweeted to his more than 83 million followers .
“ The most outrageous lies are the ones about Covid 19 .
Everyone is lying .
The CDC , Media , Democrats , our Doctors , not all but most , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it ’ s all about the election and keeping the economy from coming back , which is about the election .
I ’ m sick of it , ” Woolery wrote .
That ’ s quite a 180 Chuck has pulled there .
It all becomes real when COVID-19 affects your own family , doesn ’ t it ?

Chuck Woolery — who accused the CDC, doctors and Democrats of lying about the seriousness of COVID-19 to hurt Trump (and got a Trump RT over it) — has changed his mind and deleted his Twitter account after his son tests positive t.co/vXiGxSGBUL — Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) July 16, 2020
Former game show host Chuck Woolery announced Wednesday his son has tested positive for COVID-19, just days after Woolery accused medical professionals and Democrats of lying about the virus in an effort to hurt the economy and President Trump’s reelection chances.
Woolery, who hosted several popular game shows including “Love Connection” and “Wheel of Fortune” and who is a staunch supporter of the president’s, has since deleted his Twitter account following the announcement about his son.
“To further clarify and add perspective, Covid-19 is real and it is here. My son tested positive for the virus, and I feel for of those suffering and especially for those who have lost loved ones,” Woolery tweeted before his account disappeared.
The message comes after Woolery tweeted Monday denouncing “outrageous lies” being told about the coronavirus, comments that Trump retweeted to his more than 83 million followers.
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“The most outrageous lies are the ones about Covid 19. Everyone is lying. The CDC, Media, Democrats, our Doctors, not all but most, that we are told to trust. I think it’s all about the election and keeping the economy from coming back, which is about the election. I’m sick of it,” Woolery wrote.
thehill.com/homenews/media/507663-chuck-woolery-deletes-twitter-account-after-announcing-his-son-has-coronavirus
That’s quite a 180 Chuck has pulled there. It all becomes real when COVID-19 affects your own family, doesn’t it?
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Just When You Thought You’d Seen It All — Heart Breaking, Violent Attack

Are we done feeling guilty & blaming ourselves for other people ’ s horrific behavior ?
We should be .
@ @ @ @ @ to do with racism or George Floyd or the police .
This is INHUMAN behavior @ @ @ @ @ ever .
Why the fuck should I care about # BLM ?
So sad pic.twitter.com/QB6WQ4xkq0

Are we done feeling guilty & blaming ourselves for other people’s horrific behavior?
We should be. This TERRIBLE scene has nothing to do with racism or George Floyd or the police. This is INHUMAN behavior! No compassion what so ever. Why the fuck should I care about #BLM? So sad pic.twitter.com/QB6WQ4xkq0
— CompoundBoss (@CompoundBoss) July 17, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--As most anticipated, the RUSSIA! hoax continues to come apart.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) has released two newly-declassified documents related to government surveillance abuses against the Trump campaign in 2016 .
The first document , withheld from public view until now , is a 57-page summary of a three-day FBI interview in January 2017 with Christopher Steele ’ s so-called “ primary sub-source ” in the anti-Trump allegations and “ dossier.
” According to the analysis by Sen. Graham ’ s office : • The document reveals that the primary “ source ” of Steele ’ s election reporting was not some well-connected current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-Russian-based contract employee of Christopher Steele ’ s firm .
Moreover , it demonstrates that the information that Steele ’ s primary source provided him was second and third hand information and rumor at best .
• Critically , the document shows that Steele ’ s “ primary sub-source ” disagreed with and was surprised by how information he gave Steele was then conveyed by Steele in the Steele dossier .
Document number two , also withheld from public view until now , takes apart a New York Times article written by Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apuzzo .
Comments made by then-FBI agent Peter Strzok undercut a litany of claims made in the Times article , which was entitled : “ Trump Campaign Aides Had Repeated Contact With Russian Intelligence .
”

Sharyl Attkisson at JustTheNews:
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has released two newly-declassified documents related to government surveillance abuses against the Trump campaign in 2016.
The first document, withheld from public view until now, is a 57-page summary of a three-day FBI interview in January 2017 with Christopher Steele’s so-called “primary sub-source” in the anti-Trump allegations and “dossier.”
According to the analysis by Sen. Graham’s office:
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The document reveals that the primary “source” of Steele’s election reporting was not some well-connected current or former Russian official, but a non-Russian-based contract employee of Christopher Steele’s firm. Moreover, it demonstrates that the information that Steele’s primary source provided him was second and third hand information and rumor at best.
Critically, the document shows that Steele’s “primary sub-source” disagreed with and was surprised by how information he gave Steele was then conveyed by Steele in the Steele dossier.
Document number two, also withheld from public view until now, takes apart a New York Times article written by Michael Schmidt, Mark Mazzetti, and Matt Apuzzo.
Comments made by then-FBI agent Peter Strzok undercut a litany of claims made in the Times article, which was entitled: “Trump Campaign Aides Had Repeated Contact With Russian Intelligence.”
h/t CG


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--China’s Three Gorges Dam is at severe risk of breaking. The Chinese Communists hailed the massive da

China’s Three Gorges Dam is at severe risk of breaking. The Chinese Communists hailed the massive dam as a “1000-year dam”

China ’ s Three Gorges Dam is at severe risk of breaking .
The chinese Communists hailed the massive dam @ @ @ @ @ ” once constructed in 2003 .
CCP messaging this week is now calling it a @ @ @ @ @ 200-yr flood ” .
They are telling the people to prepare for collapse .

China’s Three Gorges Dam is at severe risk of breaking. The chinese Communists hailed the massive dam as a “1000-year dam” once constructed in 2003. CCP messaging this week is now calling it a “100-yr dam in a 200-yr flood”. They are telling the people to prepare for collapse.
— 🇺🇸Kyle Bass🇺🇸 (@Jkylebass) July 17, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Dr. Gina Loudon: Executive order on child welfare system will save lives

President Trump signed an executive order meant to help more foster children find permanent families .
One America ’ s @ @ @ @ @ has more .

President Trump signed an executive order meant to help more foster children find permanent families. One America’s White House Correspondent Jenn Pellegrino has more.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Bill Gates: Vaccine Might Not Be As “Safe” As Properly Tested Vaccines

A friendly reminder by Bill Gates that the upcoming # COVID19 vaccine for Operation Warp Speed might not be as @ @ @ @ @ tested vaccines .
pic.twitter.com/4x0QAFCcXS

A friendly reminder by Bill Gates that the upcoming #COVID19 vaccine for Operation Warp Speed might not be as "safe" as properly tested vaccines. pic.twitter.com/4x0QAFCcXS
— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) July 18, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Convicted terrorist Susan Rosenberg oversees BLM funds

A Convicted Terrorist Sits On Board Of Charity Handling Black Lives Matter Fundraising … Rosenberg ’ s involvement with the @ @ @ @ @ which carried out its bombing campaign to create a contrast to former President Ronald Reagan @ @ @ @ @ America ” campaign promise , earned her a spot on the FBI ’ s Most @ @ @ @ @ The Washington Examiner .
She was arrested in New Jersey in 1984 while unloading 740 @ @ @ @ @ a sub-machine gun from a truck .
Some of America ’ s largest corporations have @ @ @ @ @ thousands of dollars to the main Black Lives Matter organization , founded by “ trained @ @ @ @ @ for replacing the nuclear family with a “ village .
”

A Convicted Terrorist Sits On Board Of Charity Handling Black Lives Matter Fundraising
…
Rosenberg’s involvement with the May 19 Communist Organization, which carried out its bombing campaign to create a contrast to former President Ronald Reagan’s “Morning in America” campaign promise, earned her a spot on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, according to The Washington Examiner. She was arrested in New Jersey in 1984 while unloading 740 pounds of stolen explosives and a sub-machine gun from a truck.
dailycaller.com/2020/06/27/convicted-terrorist-black-lives-matter-thousand-currents/
These 18 Corporations Gave Money to Radical Black Lives Matter Group
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Some of America’s largest corporations have pledged or donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the main Black Lives Matter organization, founded by “trained Marxists,” that calls for replacing the nuclear family with a “village.”
…
1. DoorDash
2. Deckers
3. Amazon
4. Gatorade
5. Microsoft
6. Glossier
7. 23andMe
8. Airbnb
9. Unilever
10. Bungie
11. Nabisco
12. Dropbox
13. Fitbit
14. Devolver Digital
15. Skillshare
16. Square Enix
17. Thatgamecompany
18. Tinder
www.dailysignal.com/2020/07/07/these-18-corporations-gave-money-to-black-lives-matter-group/
h/t ElleMira


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--The Chinese property bubble is now bigger than the U.S. housing bubble that led to the Great Recessi

The Chinese property bubble is now bigger than the U.S. housing bubble that led to the Great Recession.

The “ world ’ s biggest asset bubble ” just keeps growing amid the coronavirus pandemic , The Wall Street @ @ @ @ @ report in the Journal delves into how a property boom in China has “ resumed @ @ @ @ @ following COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year .
In fact , according to the report , @ @ @ @ @ real estate last month than ever before .
Housing sales in China initially took a @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .

via theweek:
The “world’s biggest asset bubble” just keeps growing amid the coronavirus pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reports.
A new report in the Journal delves into how a property boom in China has “resumed its relentless upward climb” following COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year. In fact, according to the report, investors sank more into Chinese real estate last month than ever before. Housing sales in China initially took a dive at the start of 2020.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Australia shuts down it’s parliament after bragging having gotten rid of the virus weeks ago.

Sydney ( AFP ) – Australia ’ s parliament will be suspended for two weeks over fears that politicians could @ @ @ @ @ to the country ’ s capital , Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday .
The @ @ @ @ @ the nation ’ s second-biggest city reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections .
Citing @ @ @ @ @ the government could not ignore the risk that legislators might spread the disease to Canberra @ @ @ @ @ by a parliamentary sitting are significantly higher and unlikely to be resolved in the next @ @ @ @ @ .

Sydney (AFP) – Australia’s parliament will be suspended for two weeks over fears that politicians could bring coronavirus from outbreak hotspots to the country’s capital, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday.
The postponement comes a day after the nation’s second-biggest city reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections.
Citing medical advice, Morrison said the government could not ignore the risk that legislators might spread the disease to Canberra.
“The risks posed by a parliamentary sitting are significantly higher and unlikely to be resolved in the next month,” he said.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Devin Nunes and John Solomon Discuss Recent Senate Release Outlining FISA Fraud…

Devin Nunes and John Solomon appear on Fox News to discuss the latest release from the Senate Judiciary Committee that @ @ @ @ @ DOJ and FBI officials to manufacture FISA surveillance against the Trump campaign/administration .
As Mr. @ @ @ @ @ for indictments is now here .
The evidence is overwhelming .
Information without action is @ @ @ @ @

Devin Nunes and John Solomon appear on Fox News to discuss the latest release from the Senate Judiciary Committee that outlines intentional fraud by various DOJ and FBI officials to manufacture FISA surveillance against the Trump campaign/administration.
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As Mr. Nunes outlines, the time for indictments is now here. The evidence is overwhelming. Information without action is antithetical to its purpose.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Apparently RBG has been undergoing chemo since May, yet claims she can still do her job full steam.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment since May because of a recurrence of cancer , @ @ @ @ @ statement Friday .
“ I have often said I would remain a member of the @ @ @ @ @ can do the job full steam , ” Ginsburg said .
“ I remain fully @ @ @ @ @ The announcement comes after being discharged from the hospital earlier this week for another health @ @ @ @ @ week was unrelated to the cancer treatment , the justice said in the statement .
@ @ @ @ @ was to remove gall stones and treat an infection , the court said .
She @ @ @ @ @ .

Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment since May because of a recurrence of cancer, the justice said in a statement Friday.
“I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam,” Ginsburg said. “I remain fully able to do that.”
The announcement comes after being discharged from the hospital earlier this week for another health issue.
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Her hospitalization this week was unrelated to the cancer treatment, the justice said in the statement. Tuesday’s hospital stint was to remove gall stones and treat an infection, the court said. She was discharged one day later.
www.foxnews.com/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-has-been-undergoing-chemotherapy-to-treat-recurrence-of-cancer


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--July 21st is last $600 unemployment payment!

It doesn ’ t end the 31st or the 25th .
Last $ 600 payment is July 21st .
I @ @ @ @ @ 5:15pm from the state .
First time I ever heard this .
No where on @ @ @ @ @ info on this .
Nobody knew .
Lots of people knew they wouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ they said they would pay through the 25th .
Now they are saying they won @ @ @ @ @ 600 unemployment payment is the 21st !

by AC
It doesn’t end the 31st or the 25th . Last $600 payment is July 21st.
I received an email today at 5:15pm from the state. First time I ever heard this. No where on the web can I find info on this. Nobody knew. Lots of people knew they wouldn’t pay through the 31st but they said they would pay through the 25th. Now they are saying they won’t.
Last $600 unemployment payment is the 21st!


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--RIOT in CHICAGO – MULTIPLE 10-1’s!. TRYING TO PULL COLUMBUS STATUE DOWN. Rocks and bottles being thr

RIOT in CHICAGO – MULTIPLE 10-1’s!. TRYING TO PULL COLUMBUS STATUE DOWN. Rocks and bottles being thrown at police. Officers surrounded. SWAT requested. Helicopter requested.

MULTIPLE 10-1 ’ s !
.
TRYING TO PULL COLUMBUS STATUE DOWN .
Rocks and bottles being thrown at police @ @ @ @ @ requested .
Helicopter requested .
All available city TAC units requested ASAP .
🚨 On @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , as Riots continue to spread in the U.S. , BLM / Antifa Militants @ @ @ @ @ stones , bottles and firewords at Riot Police .
They gathered to topple Christopher Columbus @ @ @ @ @ angry far-left mob.pic.twitter.com/WRf5yQ109C

Chicago Police Citywide 6
www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/32904
www.pscp.tv/w/1MnxndWeZqoGO?q=chicago
Chicago Police Zone 8 – Districts 4 and 6
www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/27158
Chicago Police Zone 4 – Districts 1 and 18
www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/26296
Chicago Police
www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/31652
MULTIPLE 10-1’s!. TRYING TO PULL COLUMBUS STATUE DOWN. Rocks and bottles being thrown at police. Officers surrounded. SWAT requested. Helicopter requested. All available city TAC units requested ASAP.
🚨 On today, July 17, 2020, as Riots continue to spread in the U.S., BLM / Antifa Militants in #Chicago, launching stones, bottles and firewords at Riot Police.
They gathered to topple Christopher Columbus statue. Police surrounded by angry far-left mob.pic.twitter.com/WRf5yQ109C
— ISCResearch (@ISCResearch) July 18, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--When You Attack People For Sharing Their Preferences, They Don’t Change Their Preferences, They Just

When You Attack People For Sharing Their Preferences, They Don’t Change Their Preferences, They Just Don’t Tell You About Them:

Poll : Majority Pennsylvania Voters Believe ‘ Secret Trump Voters ’ in Their Communities .
The majority of Pennsylvania voters believe that there are “ secret Trump voters ” within their communities , a Monmouth University Poll released Wednesday found .
The latest Monmouth University Poll showed Joe Biden , the Democrat Party ’ s presumptive nominee , leading President Trump by double-digits in the critical battleground state , 53 percent to 40 percent among registered Pennsylvania voters .
While three percent indicated that they will cast their vote for another candidate , four percent indicated that they remain undecided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edge among independent voters , leading Tump 54 percent to 33 percent .
However , the majority of voters in the Keystone State believe in the underlying presence of “ secret Trump voters ” within their communities — voters who largely refrain from making their preference known , for a variety of reasons , but will cast their ballot in support of the president .
Fifty-seven percent of voters “ believe there are a number of so-called secret voters in their communities who support Trump but won ’ t tell anyone about it.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are “ many ” secret Trump voters , while 17 percent said there are “ only a few.
” The remaining 13 percent said they were not sure how many “ secret ” voters are out there .
On the flip side , only 27 percent of respondents believe there are “ secret ” Biden voters .
“ The suspicion that a secret Trump vote exists is slightly higher in swing counties ( 62 % ) and Clinton counties ( 61 % ) than in Trump counties ( 51 % ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is somewhat more prevalent in Trump counties ( 32 % ) than Clinton counties ( 23 % ) and swing counties ( 23 % ) , ” Monmouth found .
Voters remain relatively split on who they believe will ultimately win Pennsylvania in November , with 46 percent choosing Trump and 45 percent selecting Biden , despite the survey showing the former vice president leading Trump by double-digits .
The phenomenon is likely driven by the widespread belief in “ secret Trump voters.
” “ The media consistently reports that Biden is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened in 2016 , ” Monmouth University Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray said .
The specter of a secret Trump vote looms large in 2020 .
”

Poll: Majority Pennsylvania Voters Believe ‘Secret Trump Voters’ in Their Communities.
The majority of Pennsylvania voters believe that there are “secret Trump voters” within their communities, a Monmouth University Poll released Wednesday found.
The latest Monmouth University Poll showed Joe Biden, the Democrat Party’s presumptive nominee, leading President Trump by double-digits in the critical battleground state, 53 percent to 40 percent among registered Pennsylvania voters. While three percent indicated that they will cast their vote for another candidate, four percent indicated that they remain undecided. Biden also appears to have an edge among independent voters, leading Tump 54 percent to 33 percent.
However, the majority of voters in the Keystone State believe in the underlying presence of “secret Trump voters” within their communities — voters who largely refrain from making their preference known, for a variety of reasons, but will cast their ballot in support of the president.
Fifty-seven percent of voters “believe there are a number of so-called secret voters in their communities who support Trump but won’t tell anyone about it.” Of those, 27 percent believe there are “many” secret Trump voters, while 17 percent said there are “only a few.” The remaining 13 percent said they were not sure how many “secret” voters are out there.
On the flip side, only 27 percent of respondents believe there are “secret” Biden voters.
“The suspicion that a secret Trump vote exists is slightly higher in swing counties (62%) and Clinton counties (61%) than in Trump counties (51%). The belief in a secret Biden vote is somewhat more prevalent in Trump counties (32%) than Clinton counties (23%) and swing counties (23%),” Monmouth found.
Voters remain relatively split on who they believe will ultimately win Pennsylvania in November, with 46 percent choosing Trump and 45 percent selecting Biden, despite the survey showing the former vice president leading Trump by double-digits. The phenomenon is likely driven by the widespread belief in “secret Trump voters.”
“The media consistently reports that Biden is in the lead, but voters remember what happened in 2016,” Monmouth University Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray said. The specter of a secret Trump vote looms large in 2020.”


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Conservative author exposes Lincoln Project[org that claims to be Republican but wants communism & t

Conservative author exposes Lincoln Project[org that claims to be Republican but wants communism & to get rid of Lincoln statues and erase history] funded by the far left Democrats, no big surprise

The Lincoln Project are just a bunch of “ moderate to conservative ” Democrats .
They are just get Democrats @ @ @

by minotaurbeach
The Lincoln Project are just a bunch of “moderate to conservative” Democrats. They are just get Democrats riled up.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Nancy Pelosi says she will stop Trump’s stormtroopers in Portland

Looks like another impeachment is about to happen .
Unidentified stormtroopers .
Unmarked cars .
Kidnapping protesters and causing severe @ @ @ @ @ .
These are not the actions of a democratic republic .
@ DHSgov ’ s @ @ @ @ @ mission .
Trump & his stormtroopers must be stopped .

Looks like another impeachment is about to happen.
Unidentified stormtroopers. Unmarked cars. Kidnapping protesters and causing severe injuries in response to graffiti. These are not the actions of a democratic republic.@DHSgov’s actions in Portland undermine its mission. Trump & his stormtroopers must be stopped. — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 18, 2020
Nancy Pelosi
@SpeakerPelosi
Unidentified stormtroopers. Unmarked cars. Kidnapping protesters and causing severe injuries in response to graffiti.
These are not the actions of a democratic republic.
@DHSgov’s actions in Portland undermine its mission.
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Trump & his stormtroopers must be stopped.
For when she deletes it.
OUT ON A LIMB: A Black Portland Cop Says Rioters Are Racist. Leftists Immediately Confirm It.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Techlead Banned From Facebook, Shadow-Banned on YouTube. This stuff is getting Orwellian real quick…

Saw this coming he was red pilling too many on H1B1S and BLM .
THEY ’ RE NOT WRONG : @ @ @ @ @ , agree with Bari Weiss rip on New York Times .

Saw this coming he was red pilling too many on H1B1S and BLM.
THEY’RE NOT WRONG: 63% say media biased, agree with Bari Weiss rip on New York Times.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Feds Raid Top Dem Office In Massive Bribery Scandal

CHICAGO ( CBS ) — Following months of speculation about a wide-ranging investigation , federal prosecutors have charged ComEd with @ @ @ @ @ the company ’ s arrangement for jobs , contracts , and payments to allies and @ @ @ @ @ Michael Madigan .
ComEd will pay a $ 200 million fine as part of a @ @ @ @ @ the federal probe , admitting it sought to influence “ Public Official A ” — @ @ @ @ @ the Illinois House of Representatives without using Madigan ’ s name — by arranging for @ @ @ @ @ performed political work for him to obtain jobs , contracts and payments from ComEd between @ @ @ @

CHICAGO (CBS) — Following months of speculation about a wide-ranging investigation, federal prosecutors have charged ComEd with a years-long bribery scheme involving the company’s arrangement for jobs, contracts, and payments to allies and associates of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
ComEd will pay a $200 million fine as part of a deferred prosecution agreement to end the federal probe, admitting it sought to influence “Public Official A” — identified as the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives without using Madigan’s name — by arranging for his allies and people who performed political work for him to obtain jobs, contracts and payments from ComEd between 2011 and 2019.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Heavy Black Smoke Rising From Nantes Cathedral In France

“ The Cathedral has suffered damage in the past .
During the Second World War , in June 15 1944 @ @ @ @ @ A fire devastated the roof of the building in 1972 .
The meieval structure has @ @ @ @ @ in Paris

“The Cathedral has suffered damage in the past.
During the Second World War, in June 15 1944 bombs caused major damage.
A fire devastated the roof of the building in 1972.
The meieval structure has a higher nave than Notre-Dame in Paris
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Nantes Cathedral’s nave stands at 37.5 metres high.”
www.express.co.uk/news/world/1311128/nantes-cathedral-fire-france-fire-cathedrale-de-Nantes-smoke-video-pictures
More details to follow…
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Can Masks Capture Coronavirus Particles?

N95 and P100 will GREATLY reduce the number of virions one breathes in .
The initial viral load has been correlated to the severity of the case in studies .
How Big Are Coronavirus Particles ?
First things first : we need to know how big the coronavirus is .
Scientists have already used electron microscopes to measure how big the corona virus is .
Coronavirus particles ( fancy scientific name “ virions ” ) are spheres with diameters of approximately 0.125 microns ( 125 nm ) .
The smallest particles are 0.06 microns , and the largest are 0.14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means coronavirus particles are smaller than the PM2.5 cutoff , but bigger than some dust particles and gases .
Size of coronavirus particle pm2.5 and bacteria Now that we know how big the particles are , do masks capture coronavirus particles ?
Let ’ s break this down into two simpler questions .
1 .
Can Masks Capture Coronavirus Particles ?
The skeptic case : Amid the outbreak , some people have said : The coronavirus ( and other viruses for that matter ) is tiny , and masks are so thin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus particles .
Business Insider used this logic in their article whose title claimed masks “ probably won ’ t protect you.
” The scientific test : Researchers from the University of Edinburgh tested different common masks by running a diesel generator ( to mimic car exhaust ) and piping the exhaust through the masks .
They used a particle counter to see how many particles made it through the mask .
One important detail : the particle counter they used measured particles as small as 0.007 microns .
That ’ s over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diameter .
We ’ re talking about truly tiny particles here !
They tested a whole range of masks , and here ’ s what they found :

N95 and P100 will GREATLY reduce the number of virions one breathes in.
The initial viral load has been correlated to the severity of the case in studies.
How Big Are Coronavirus Particles?
First things first: we need to know how big the coronavirus is. Scientists have already used electron microscopes to measure how big the corona virus is. Coronavirus particles (fancy scientific name “virions”) are spheres with diameters of approximately 0.125 microns (125 nm). The smallest particles are 0.06 microns, and the largest are 0.14 microns.
Coronavirus virus particle size
This means coronavirus particles are smaller than the PM2.5 cutoff, but bigger than some dust particles and gases.
Size of coronavirus particle pm2.5 and bacteria
Now that we know how big the particles are, do masks capture coronavirus particles? Let’s break this down into two simpler questions.
1. Can Masks Capture Coronavirus Particles?
The skeptic case:
Amid the outbreak, some people have said: The coronavirus (and other viruses for that matter) is tiny, and masks are so thin. They can’t possibly get tiny coronavirus particles. Business Insider used this logic in their article whose title claimed masks “probably won’t protect you.”
The scientific test:
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh tested different common masks by running a diesel generator (to mimic car exhaust) and piping the exhaust through the masks. They used a particle counter to see how many particles made it through the mask.
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One important detail: the particle counter they used measured particles as small as 0.007 microns. That’s over 10 times smaller than the coronavirus particle diameter. We’re talking about truly tiny particles here!
They tested a whole range of masks, and here’s what they found:
smartairfilters.com/en/blog/can-masks-capture-coronavirus/
The study:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2662779/
h/t BFD


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Russell Napier on ‘Monetary Pyrotechnics’ and Coming Age of Inflation

Noted financial historian and strategist , Russell Napier , recently joined FS Insider for a conversation about the new inflationary landscape Russell sees the world heading toward .
He outlined his change in thinking and explained what this new age of inflation means for investors and especially savers and retirees .
See below for excerpts from his interview .
For audio , see Russell Napier on Investing in the Age of Inflation .
Recently , you had a pretty big change in thinking , and you ’ re now saying we ’ re seeing the birth of the age of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The change in opinion is because of the change in facts , not changing facts .
The way money is created has changed .
I call it the silent revolution .
It shouldn ’ t be a silent revolution .
It should be obvious , but I think the markets have missed it .
And the reason they missed it is that central bankers have been doing extreme things , I would call those moves monetary pyrotechnics .
That has distracted attention from what is really going on here .
So , here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , really for a few hundred years now , it ’ s not fundamentally created by central banks .
It ’ s created by commercial banks .
And central bankers tried to steer them with interest rates , with provision of reserves , with changing capital adequacy rules to create money , and they failed to do so over the last 12 years .
The governments have stepped in , and through credit guarantee schemes offered to banks , governments have taken control of the asset side of commercial bank balance sheets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the invention of fractional reserve banking , when a commercial bank extends assets it creates liabilities—we call it money .
Unbeknownst to most people , the money has moved from central bankers to governments .
That ’ s what I call a silent revolution that won ’ t stay silent for long .
Given the proclivity of politicians to print too much money and create too much money , we should now be betting on inflation , even if the near-term outlook is for lower inflation or even deflation .
The change in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markets will soon begin to price in higher inflation .
Is there anything you ’ d point out to demonstrate that a regime change has taken place in the way we create money ?
Yeah , absolutely there is .
The obvious thing to point to is the expansion in commercial bank balance sheets themselves , and we have very good and timely data on that .
Heading into what has been our worst recession since WWII , we now have aggressive growth in bond credit .
We didn ’ t see that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from June 2009 to February 2020 .
We saw moderate expansion in commercial bank balance sheets , so why would we suddenly see this rapid growth into recession ?
Partly , it ’ s due to corporations putting down credit lines .
But right behind that we have these government guarantee schemes .
And really a good example is the British one .
There are three schemes but the really successful one is called the Bounce Back Loan and that is for sums only up to 50,000 Sterling .
So , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is flying out the door at an unparalleled pace because it is 100 % guaranteed by the government .
Stay ahead of the news !
Subscribe to our premium weekday podcast I mentioned the Bounce Back Loan in particular because it does very clearly show the dynamics .
The bankers making those loans told the Financial Times about three weeks ago , that they expect 50 % to go bad .
These are the classic loans these banks would never have made during the period of quantitative easing because they felt they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now they are making them .
We ’ re making , I think it ’ s over 32 billion pounds , worth of those loans in a very short period of time expecting 50 % of them to go bad .
I think that ’ s a clear illustration of how potent and powerful this change in government policy is .
But we have those policies running in Japan , Germany , Italy , France , Spain , the United Kingdom , America , so they ’ re not confined to the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite clear .
Bank balance sheets are expanding and broad money growth , by the way , which is almost but not quite a reciprocal of that , has also accelerated to levels , that in America we haven ’ t seen before .
It ’ s close to 30-year highs now across the developed world .
There is tangible evidence in the data that is happening .
The problem is that most people seem to somehow think this is a reflection of central bank action .
I ’ m saying absolutely not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action , and therefore that is a regime change .
Can you explain why financial repression is a redistribution of wealth ?
Redistribution of wealth through inflation is nothing new .
It ’ s as old as the hills .
And of course , the beauty of it is it doesn ’ t need any democratic endorsement .
You don ’ t have to go to the electorate to ask for permission , you can just do it when you control the supply of money .
The crucial thing here is to suspend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a world where market forces were not suspended , savers would obviously demand a higher rate of interest to compensate them , not just for existing inflation , but for future inflation .
And the repression really wouldn ’ t work very well if we were all demanding particularly high rates of interest in compensation .
The crucial part of the actual repression is not creating the inflation but ensuring that interest rates do not rise once that inflation has been created .
In such a situation a saver may be forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 % interest on 10-year government bonds while inflation is 4 % .
There is no nominal loss to the saver in that particular situation if the yield is capped at two .
But clearly the purchasing part of the saver is going down .
So , this is what I call stealing money from old people slowly— that ’ s what financial repression is .
How does the debtor benefit from this ?
Well , in a world where inflation was let ’ s say 6 % , the average citizen was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 % .
Remember , it tends to be younger people who are in employment and older people who are living off their investments in their fixed income securities .
So , if they were getting a rise in line with inflation of 6 % , and interest rates for mortgage rates were 2 % or 3 % , then this is a powerful movement of wealth from one section of society to another section of society , from savers to debtors .
From old people to young people and inflation has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very long period of time .
I think the thing that most savers don ’ t focus on is just how extreme the measures might have to be to keep interest rates down through that period .
And they effectively begin to erode a market system .
Click here to listen to the full interview and learn how Russell sees this new inflationary landscape playing into MMT and what its implications are on asset prices .
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by FS
Noted financial historian and strategist, Russell Napier, recently joined FS Insider for a conversation about the new inflationary landscape Russell sees the world heading toward. He outlined his change in thinking and explained what this new age of inflation means for investors and especially savers and retirees. See below for excerpts from his interview.
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For audio, see Russell Napier on Investing in the Age of Inflation.
Recently, you had a pretty big change in thinking, and you’re now saying we’re seeing the birth of the age of inflation. Tell us about this.
The change in opinion is because of the change in facts, not changing facts. The way money is created has changed. I call it the silent revolution. It shouldn’t be a silent revolution. It should be obvious, but I think the markets have missed it. And the reason they missed it is that central bankers have been doing extreme things, I would call those moves monetary pyrotechnics. That has distracted attention from what is really going on here. So, here’s the monetary evolution. Money, really for a few hundred years now, it’s not fundamentally created by central banks. It’s created by commercial banks. And central bankers tried to steer them with interest rates, with provision of reserves, with changing capital adequacy rules to create money, and they failed to do so over the last 12 years. The governments have stepped in, and through credit guarantee schemes offered to banks, governments have taken control of the asset side of commercial bank balance sheets. And as is it has been since the invention of fractional reserve banking, when a commercial bank extends assets it creates liabilities—we call it money. Unbeknownst to most people, the money has moved from central bankers to governments. That’s what I call a silent revolution that won’t stay silent for long. Given the proclivity of politicians to print too much money and create too much money, we should now be betting on inflation, even if the near-term outlook is for lower inflation or even deflation. The change in that mechanism is powerful enough that the markets will soon begin to price in higher inflation.
Is there anything you’d point out to demonstrate that a regime change has taken place in the way we create money?
Yeah, absolutely there is. The obvious thing to point to is the expansion in commercial bank balance sheets themselves, and we have very good and timely data on that. Heading into what has been our worst recession since WWII, we now have aggressive growth in bond credit. We didn’t see that during the economic expansion, which lasted from June 2009 to February 2020. We saw moderate expansion in commercial bank balance sheets, so why would we suddenly see this rapid growth into recession? Partly, it’s due to corporations putting down credit lines. But right behind that we have these government guarantee schemes. And really a good example is the British one. There are three schemes but the really successful one is called the Bounce Back Loan and that is for sums only up to 50,000 Sterling. So, it’s fairly small companies, but that is flying out the door at an unparalleled pace because it is 100% guaranteed by the government. Stay ahead of the news! Subscribe to our premium weekday podcast I mentioned the Bounce Back Loan in particular because it does very clearly show the dynamics. The bankers making those loans told the Financial Times about three weeks ago, that they expect 50% to go bad. These are the classic loans these banks would never have made during the period of quantitative easing because they felt they would have significant losses on principle. But now they are making them. We’re making, I think it’s over 32 billion pounds, worth of those loans in a very short period of time expecting 50% of them to go bad. I think that’s a clear illustration of how potent and powerful this change in government policy is. But we have those policies running in Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, America, so they’re not confined to the United Kingdom. So, the data is quite clear. Bank balance sheets are expanding and broad money growth, by the way, which is almost but not quite a reciprocal of that, has also accelerated to levels, that in America we haven’t seen before. It’s close to 30-year highs now across the developed world. There is tangible evidence in the data that is happening. The problem is that most people seem to somehow think this is a reflection of central bank action. I’m saying absolutely not, this is a reflection of government action, and therefore that is a regime change.
Can you explain why financial repression is a redistribution of wealth?
Redistribution of wealth through inflation is nothing new. It’s as old as the hills. And of course, the beauty of it is it doesn’t need any democratic endorsement. You don’t have to go to the electorate to ask for permission, you can just do it when you control the supply of money. The crucial thing here is to suspend market forces while you do it. In a world where market forces were not suspended, savers would obviously demand a higher rate of interest to compensate them, not just for existing inflation, but for future inflation. And the repression really wouldn’t work very well if we were all demanding particularly high rates of interest in compensation. The crucial part of the actual repression is not creating the inflation but ensuring that interest rates do not rise once that inflation has been created. In such a situation a saver may be forced to accept, let’s say 2% interest on 10-year government bonds while inflation is 4%. There is no nominal loss to the saver in that particular situation if the yield is capped at two. But clearly the purchasing part of the saver is going down. So, this is what I call stealing money from old people slowly— that’s what financial repression is. How does the debtor benefit from this? Well, in a world where inflation was let’s say 6%, the average citizen was able to get a wage growth of 6%. Remember, it tends to be younger people who are in employment and older people who are living off their investments in their fixed income securities. So, if they were getting a rise in line with inflation of 6%, and interest rates for mortgage rates were 2% or 3%, then this is a powerful movement of wealth from one section of society to another section of society, from savers to debtors. From old people to young people and inflation has been recognized as having that effect for a very long period of time. I think the thing that most savers don’t focus on is just how extreme the measures might have to be to keep interest rates down through that period. And they effectively begin to erode a market system.
Click here to listen to the full interview and learn how Russell sees this new inflationary landscape playing into MMT and what its implications are on asset prices. If you’re not already a subscriber to our FS Insider podcast where we interview book authors, strategists and industry experts from across the globe on all things economics, finance and markets…


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--CRACKDOWN! Trump Admin Deals Major Blow to Chinese Tech Companies

Reagan McCarthy from Townhall reports , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States will implement sanctions on certain @ @ @ @ @ , including those working for Huawei , who engage in human rights violations perpetrated by @ @ @ @ @ CCP ) .
Huawei in particular is effectively dominated by the CCP .

Reagan McCarthy from Townhall reports, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States will implement sanctions on certain employees of Chinese technology companies, including those working for Huawei, who engage in human rights violations perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Huawei in particular is effectively dominated by the CCP.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Biden Tries to PANIC Americans with New Climate Change Doomsday Clock

Jim Hoft from The Gateway Pundit reports , This is intelligent conversation on the left .
These people are dangerous @ @ @ @ @ held another bizarre “ rally ” for reporters on Tuesday .

Jim Hoft from The Gateway Pundit reports, This is intelligent conversation on the left. These people are dangerous and insane. Joe Biden held another bizarre “rally” for reporters on Tuesday.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Roger Stone Drops a BOMB on the Deep State in First Interview After Trump Commutes his Sentence

Jim Hoft from The Gateway Pundit reports , Roger Stone was on Hannity Monday night and he discussed the commutation @ @ @ @ @ last Friday night .
During the interview , Roger Stone dropped a BOMB , claiming @ @ @ @ @ Rhee Pressured Him to Make Up Lies on President !

Jim Hoft from The Gateway Pundit reports, Roger Stone was on Hannity Monday night and he discussed the commutation that President Trump gave him last Friday night. During the interview, Roger Stone dropped a BOMB, claiming, Corrupt Mueller Attorney Jeannie Rhee Pressured Him to Make Up Lies on President!
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--Airlines Begin Huge JOB CUTS! High Unemployment Now Permanent as Economy Collapses!

This is what you get when you allow central banks to rule .
They dominate and eviscerate .
People don ’ t realize it .
They beg for more stimulus .
And yet , that stimulus is really just a distraction for what they ’ re really doing and this is taking it all for themselves .
They ’ re consuming everything in their path .
Be careful what you wish for .
The economy has been showing major signs of weakness to a point where simply it can ’ t recover from .
The solution ?
Print more money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What an unfortunate joke it is .
The markets are being juiced and that is only creating a massive dislocation that can not be fixed by even more debt .
The day of reckoning that many have warned about is almost a worry for those who are unprepared .
Are Unconventional Monetary Policies a Priced Risk Factor for Hedge Fund Strategies ?
by Massimo Guidolin , Alexei G. Orlov : : SSRN Rumor-Stoked Bank Runs Break Out in China Like Never Before – Bloomberg American Airlines says it needs to shed 25,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Proposes Amendments to Update Form 13F for Institutional Investment Managers ; Amend Reporting Threshold to Reflect Today ’ s Equities Markets

This is what you get when you allow central banks to rule. They dominate and eviscerate. People don’t realize it. They beg for more stimulus. And yet, that stimulus is really just a distraction for what they’re really doing and this is taking it all for themselves. They’re consuming everything in their path. Be careful what you wish for.
The economy has been showing major signs of weakness to a point where simply it can’t recover from. The solution? Print more money and deficit spending. What a joke. What an unfortunate joke it is. The markets are being juiced and that is only creating a massive dislocation that cannot be fixed by even more debt. The day of reckoning that many have warned about is almost a worry for those who are unprepared.
Are Unconventional Monetary Policies a Priced Risk Factor for Hedge Fund Strategies? by Massimo Guidolin, Alexei G. Orlov :: SSRN
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3650981
Mortgage rates set another record low
www.cnbc.com/2020/07/15/mortgage-rates-set-another-record-low.html
From Flour to Canned Soup, Coronavirus Surge Pressures Food Supplies – WSJ
www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-surge-challenges-struggling-food-supply-chains-11594546200
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www.zerohedge.com/s3/files/inline-images/bfm9B1C.jpg?itok=MMdedgif
Rumor-Stoked Bank Runs Break Out in China Like Never Before – Bloomberg
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-14/spate-of-china-bank-runs-force-police-regulators-to-act?sref=V47xycDY
American Airlines says it needs to shed 25,000 jobs by Oct. 1
www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2020/07/15/american-airlines-sending-25000-layoff-and-furlough-notices-for-fall/
SEC.gov | SEC Proposes Amendments to Update Form 13F for Institutional Investment Managers; Amend Reporting Threshold to Reflect Today’s Equities Markets
www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-152


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-18--DE BLASIO’S NYC: Man Arrested for Assaulting NYPD’s Top Cop on Brooklyn Bridge RELEASED Without Bail

DE BLASIO ’ S NYC : Man Arrested for Assaulting NYPD ’ s Top Cop on Brooklyn Bridge RELEASED Without @

Sean Hannity
@seanhannity
DE BLASIO’S NYC: Man Arrested for Assaulting NYPD’s Top Cop
on Brooklyn Bridge RELEASED Without Bail
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DE BLASIO’S NYC: Man Arrested for Assaulting NYPD’s Top Cop on Brooklyn Bridge RELEASED Without Bail t.co/h4x7UiuGzZ — Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) July 17, 2020
h/t dr0id