investmentwatchblog--2020-07-27--Will America Accept the Worst?

Will America Accept the Worst?

Even in normal times , the news describes murders , accidents , wars , natural disasters , and the passing of once-famous celebrities .
Those deaths are usually just headlines .
We don ’ t know the people , and we don ’ t expect to share their fate anytime soon .
We note them and move on .
Ignoring the death news isn ’ t so easy in a pandemic that could sicken and possibly kill any of us , at any time .
Yet people manage to do it .
Some think it ’ s all exaggerated or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the threat often tune out the news .
They ’ d rather not think about it—and understandably so .
The virus doesn ’ t care what people think .
It will , if given opportunity , try to infect them .
A small percentage of those infected will die .
Will others care ?
Sadly , I think many won ’ t .
Millions of us have been ignoring needless death for years .
When the COVID-19 case count turned higher in mid-June , President Trump and others said not to worry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and deaths were still falling .
Neither of those proved right .
New cases rose faster than testing , and people take a few weeks to die .
And sure enough , the daily death totals turned higher in early July .
Now , the percentage of patients who die is indeed falling as doctors learn how to treat the condition .
But with many more cases now , we are still going to see a lot more death this summer .
Then we get to fall and flu season , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago in The Great Reopening Gamble , I described the four possible scenarios we face , based on the answer to two questions .
I said back then we would know more in a few weeks , and we do .
Instead of receding , the virus is spreading faster .
That eliminates two of the four scenarios .
Here ’ s where we are now .
Scientists are working on vaccines and better treatments , so maybe things will get better .
But any such breakthroughs are probably months away , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economically ?
It depends on how people react .
So far , most governors don ’ t seem likely to reimpose the kind of stay-at-home orders we saw last spring .
So some folks will go about their business ( hopefully wearing masks ) , making the economic damage relatively less severe .
But their behavior could also intensify the problem .
Even a few carriers can spread the virus enough to offset any economic boost they create .
Somewhere in there is a tipping point , and the deciding factor is how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer , I ’ m afraid , is “ a lot of it.
” Almost from the start , some have framed this crisis as a polar struggle between protecting public health vs. protecting the economy .
I think that ’ s a false choice .
The economy can ’ t thrive until we control the virus .
But surely no one wants to lose both those battles , harming our health and our economy at the same time .
Don ’ t be so sure .
Here is a chart I shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other countries .
These are 2018 numbers but probably still close .
You can see we spend far more per person on healthcare than other countries .
It ’ s not even close .
Even before the pandemic , this money wasn ’ t making us any healthier .
Here are the top 10 countries ranked by life expectancy , according to the latest United Nations data .
You don ’ t see the US because it is way down the list at # 46 .
On average , our lives are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japan , Switzerland , and Australia .
We are also behind less-advanced countries like Cyprus , Maldives , and Lebanon .
The average American lives almost five years less than the average Italian even though we spend three times as much on healthcare , per capita .
Multiply those five years by 330 million Americans , and we ’ re losing a lot more life-years than other countries , and it ’ s not even saving us any money .
In other words , the US was letting people die prematurely , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long before COVID-19 came along .
That ’ s a choice , not an accident .
The solutions are well known .
We could save those lives if we wanted to .
We don ’ t because many Americans have other priorities .
So if the pandemic death toll worsens , as seems likely , I would not assume that the public will do what is necessary to stop it .
Some will , yes , but not all .
That means we will continue diverting economic resources to unproductive uses and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , much less growing .
Meanwhile , other countries ( like China ) that have handled the virus better will move ahead without us .
That is why I said The Corona Depression Is Here .
I hope to be wrong .
But I don ’ t think I am .

by Patrick Watson
Even in normal times, the news describes murders, accidents, wars, natural disasters, and the passing of once-famous celebrities.
Those deaths are usually just headlines. We don’t know the people, and we don’t expect to share their fate anytime soon. We note them and move on.
Ignoring the death news isn’t so easy in a pandemic that could sicken and possibly kill any of us, at any time. Yet people manage to do it. Some think it’s all exaggerated or fake. But even those who see the threat often tune out the news. They’d rather not think about it—and understandably so.
The virus doesn’t care what people think. It will, if given opportunity, try to infect them. A small percentage of those infected will die. Will others care?
Sadly, I think many won’t. Millions of us have been ignoring needless death for years.
Photo: Wikimedia
Revised Possibilities
When the COVID-19 case count turned higher in mid-June, President Trump and others said not to worry. It was the result of more testing, and deaths were still falling.
Neither of those proved right. New cases rose faster than testing, and people take a few weeks to die. And sure enough, the daily death totals turned higher in early July.
Now, the percentage of patients who die is indeed falling as doctors learn how to treat the condition. But with many more cases now, we are still going to see a lot more death this summer. Then we get to fall and flu season, which could be even worse.
Two months ago in The Great Reopening Gamble, I described the four possible scenarios we face, based on the answer to two questions.
Will the virus recede?
Will the economy improve?
I said back then we would know more in a few weeks, and we do. Instead of receding, the virus is spreading faster. That eliminates two of the four scenarios. Here’s where we are now.
Scientists are working on vaccines and better treatments, so maybe things will get better. But any such breakthroughs are probably months away, and maybe longer.
What does that mean economically? It depends on how people react.
So far, most governors don’t seem likely to reimpose the kind of stay-at-home orders we saw last spring. So some folks will go about their business (hopefully wearing masks), making the economic damage relatively less severe.
But their behavior could also intensify the problem. Even a few carriers can spread the virus enough to offset any economic boost they create.
Somewhere in there is a tipping point, and the deciding factor is how much death will Americans accept?
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The answer, I’m afraid, is “a lot of it.”
Worst Choices
Almost from the start, some have framed this crisis as a polar struggle between protecting public health vs. protecting the economy.
I think that’s a false choice. The economy can’t thrive until we control the virus. But surely no one wants to lose both those battles, harming our health and our economy at the same time.
Don’t be so sure.
Here is a chart I shared last September, comparing US healthcare costs with other countries. These are 2018 numbers but probably still close.
Source: Forbes
You can see we spend far more per person on healthcare than other countries. It’s not even close.
Even before the pandemic, this money wasn’t making us any healthier. Here are the top 10 countries ranked by life expectancy, according to the latest United Nations data.
Chart: Worldometers
You don’t see the US because it is way down the list at #46. On average, our lives are shorter than people in advanced economies like Japan, Switzerland, and Australia. We are also behind less-advanced countries like Cyprus, Maldives, and Lebanon.
The average American lives almost five years less than the average Italian even though we spend three times as much on healthcare, per capita. Multiply those five years by 330 million Americans, and we’re losing a lot more life-years than other countries, and it’s not even saving us any money.
In other words, the US was letting people die prematurely, and hurting our economy in the process, long before COVID-19 came along.
That’s a choice, not an accident. The solutions are well known. We could save those lives if we wanted to. We don’t because many Americans have other priorities.
So if the pandemic death toll worsens, as seems likely, I would not assume that the public will do what is necessary to stop it. Some will, yes, but not all.
That means we will continue diverting economic resources to unproductive uses and our economy will have a hard time recovering, much less growing.
Meanwhile, other countries (like China) that have handled the virus better will move ahead without us.
That is why I said The Corona Depression Is Here. I hope to be wrong. But I don’t think I am.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-27--WHEN YOU CAN’T TRUST THE NUMBERS: Florida mistake on child COVID-19 rate raises question: Can Florid

WHEN YOU CAN’T TRUST THE NUMBERS: Florida mistake on child COVID-19 rate raises question: Can Florida’s numbers be trusted?

In the early days of the pandemic , before most people had any idea that coronavirus was spreading in Florida @ @ @ @ @ disclose the presence of suspected cases , citing privacy concerns .
The state then refused @ @ @ @ @ of deaths at individual nursing homes , agreeing to do so only under legal pressure @ @ @ @ @ after producing a nationally-praised website on COVID-19 , the state Department of Health fired the @ @ @ @ @ who has since filed a whistleblower complaint saying she had been punished for refusing to @ @ @

In the early days of the pandemic, before most people had any idea that coronavirus was spreading in Florida, the state declined to disclose the presence of suspected cases, citing privacy concerns. The state then refused to make public the number of deaths at individual nursing homes, agreeing to do so only under legal pressure from news organizations. And after producing a nationally-praised website on COVID-19, the state Department of Health fired the site’s manager, who has since filed a whistleblower complaint saying she had been punished for refusing to falsify data.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-27--Why Does It Feel Like We’re in “Life During Wartime”?

The laughably hopeless hope is that by propping up the corpses , the populace will discern some faint flicker of life in the decaying carcasses and return to their free-spending ways .
Call it cultural synchronicity , but it increasingly feels like we ’ re living in the 1979 Talking Heads song Life During Wartime , which was anchored by the lyric “ This Ain ’ t No Party , This Ain ’ t No Disco , This Ain ’ t No Foolin ’ Around.
” Indeed .
It also feels like Life During Wartime because the propaganda is so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning the war on Covid-19 , and our wars on everything else , too , of course , as war is the favored metaphor and favored policy at the end of the Empire .
The ceaseless propaganda is that “ a vaccine is right around the corner.
” The inconvenient reality is that Corporate Insiders Pocket $ 1 Billion in Rush for Coronavirus Vaccine : Well-timed stock bets have generated big profits for senior executives and board members at companies developing vaccines and treatments .
In other words , wartime profiteering isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged–yet another sign that we ’ re in the final decay/collapse phase of Imperial Pretensions .
It ’ s easy to mix up the propaganda and the counter-propaganda , because they ’ re both so extreme .
There is no middle ground , only pre-packaged positions which dictate which “ data ” is cherry-picked to support the political partisanship that ’ s being defended .
Is Data Our New False Religion ?
( June 23 , 2020 ) In a world of thousands of unread papers published in hundreds of scientific journals no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ science for sale , ” there ’ s a veritable orchard to cherry-pick .
“ Robert Horton , editor in chief of The Lancet , one of the most respected professional peer reviewed publications in the world dealing with biomedical research had this to say in an editorial published by The Lancet in April of 2015 : ” “ The case against science is straightforward : much of the scientific literature , perhaps half , may simply be untrue .
Afflicted by studies with small sample sizes , tiny effects , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of interest , together with an obsession for pursuing fashionable trends of dubious importance , science has taken a turn towards darkness.
” “ And this , published in 2009 , by Dr. Marcia Angell , former editor of The New England Journal of Medicine , another world leading publication in medical research : ” “ It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published , or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines .
I take no pleasure in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicine.
” Metaphorically speaking , the civilian populace believes “ we ’ re winning ” until the bombs start dropping on their homes .
For some reason , this doesn ’ t feel like “ winning.
” The V-shaped recovery is the propaganda war the status quo must win , for this is the narrative battle for the hearts and minds of the populace .
The fear here is that should the populace lose confidence in The V-shaped recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending and increase their saving , dooming an economy that depends entirely on marginal spending funded by debt to keep from imploding .
As the chart of the rising wedge model of breakdown below illustrates , when big-ticket costs ratchet higher like clockwork–rent , property taxes , childcare , higher education , debt , healthcare , etc.– while income stagnates for the bottom 90 % , any drop in spending , no matter how modest , breaks the system because any reduction in spending reduces tax revenues , corporate profits and debt payments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why the Federal Reserve is so keen on bailing out bankrupt-in-all-but-name corporations and banks : The laughably hopeless hope is that by propping up the corpses , the populace will discern some faint flicker of life in the decaying carcasses and return to their free-spending ways .
This is also why “ stimulus ” is being scattered from helicopters : the hope is that by substituting borrowed trillions for earned trillions , people will substitute magical thinking for clear-eyed recognition that the era of “ growth ” has transitioned into the era of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signals the demise of all the bloated , sclerotic institutions operated to benefit insiders and Corporate America ’ s cartels and monopolies : the most protected bastions of the era , colleges and hospitals , are going broke and closing .
As Marx noted , “ everything solid melts into air ” when it ’ s no longer financially viable .
Helicopter “ stimulus ” just creates a temporary illusion of solidity .
And then there ’ s the immense profitability of Big Tech pushing propaganda , partisanship , anger and indignation : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook , you haven ’ t been paying attention .
The foundations are collapsing , but by all means , please keep your eye on the decaying corpses : didn ’ t an eyelid flicker in that one ?
I could swear that one moved its foot… This is “ life in wartime , ” where the battles are waged in narratives , confidence and magical thinking .
Forget the V , W or L Recovery : Focus on N-P-B ( June 29 , 2020 ) The Fed ’ s Casino Is In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 18 , 2020 ) Our Wile E. Coyote Economy : Nothing But Financial Engineering ( June 12 , 2020 ) Unstoppable : The Greatest Depression and the Reverse Wealth Effect ( June 10 , 2020 ) Charles Hugh Smith on the disconnect between the Markets and the Economy ( 51 min )

by Charles Hugh-Smith
The laughably hopeless hope is that by propping up the corpses, the populace will discern some faint flicker of life in the decaying carcasses and return to their free-spending ways.
Call it cultural synchronicity, but it increasingly feels like we’re living in the 1979 Talking Heads song Life During Wartime, which was anchored by the lyric “This Ain’t No Party, This Ain’t No Disco, This Ain’t No Foolin’ Around.” Indeed.
It also feels like Life During Wartime because the propaganda is so blatant and intense: we’re winning the war on Covid-19, and our wars on everything else, too, of course, as war is the favored metaphor and favored policy at the end of the Empire.
The ceaseless propaganda is that “a vaccine is right around the corner.” The inconvenient reality is that Corporate Insiders Pocket $1 Billion in Rush for Coronavirus Vaccine: Well-timed stock bets have generated big profits for senior executives and board members at companies developing vaccines and treatments.
In other words, wartime profiteering isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged–yet another sign that we’re in the final decay/collapse phase of Imperial Pretensions.
It’s easy to mix up the propaganda and the counter-propaganda, because they’re both so extreme. There is no middle ground, only pre-packaged positions which dictate which “data” is cherry-picked to support the political partisanship that’s being defended.
Is Data Our New False Religion? (June 23, 2020)
In a world of thousands of unread papers published in hundreds of scientific journals no one even reads and a corrupt culture of “science for sale,” there’s a veritable orchard to cherry-pick.
“Robert Horton, editor in chief of The Lancet, one of the most respected professional peer reviewed publications in the world dealing with biomedical research had this to say in an editorial published by The Lancet in April of 2015:”
“The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue. Afflicted by studies with small sample sizes, tiny effects, invalid exploratory analyses, and flagrant conflicts of interest, together with an obsession for pursuing fashionable trends of dubious importance, science has taken a turn towards darkness.”
source: What is medicine’s 5 sigma?
“And this, published in 2009, by Dr. Marcia Angell, former editor of The New England Journal of Medicine, another world leading publication in medical research:”
“It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicine.”
Skeptical of medical science reports? (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Metaphorically speaking, the civilian populace believes “we’re winning” until the bombs start dropping on their homes. For some reason, this doesn’t feel like “winning.”
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The V-shaped recovery is the propaganda war the status quo must win, for this is the narrative battle for the hearts and minds of the populace. The fear here is that should the populace lose confidence in The V-shaped recovery, they might reduce their borrowing and spending and increase their saving, dooming an economy that depends entirely on marginal spending funded by debt to keep from imploding.
As the chart of the rising wedge model of breakdown below illustrates, when big-ticket costs ratchet higher like clockwork–rent, property taxes, childcare, higher education, debt, healthcare, etc.– while income stagnates for the bottom 90%, any drop in spending, no matter how modest, breaks the system because any reduction in spending reduces tax revenues, corporate profits and debt payments below the critical threshold.
This is why the Federal Reserve is so keen on bailing out bankrupt-in-all-but-name corporations and banks: The laughably hopeless hope is that by propping up the corpses, the populace will discern some faint flicker of life in the decaying carcasses and return to their free-spending ways.
This is also why “stimulus” is being scattered from helicopters: the hope is that by substituting borrowed trillions for earned trillions, people will substitute magical thinking for clear-eyed recognition that the era of “growth” has transitioned into the era of DeGrowth, a state of affairs that signals the demise of all the bloated, sclerotic institutions operated to benefit insiders and Corporate America’s cartels and monopolies: the most protected bastions of the era, colleges and hospitals, are going broke and closing.
As Marx noted, “everything solid melts into air” when it’s no longer financially viable. Helicopter “stimulus” just creates a temporary illusion of solidity.
And then there’s the immense profitability of Big Tech pushing propaganda, partisanship, anger and indignation: If you’re not terrified about Facebook, you haven’t been paying attention.
The foundations are collapsing, but by all means, please keep your eye on the decaying corpses: didn’t an eyelid flicker in that one? I could swear that one moved its foot…
This is “life in wartime,” where the battles are waged in narratives, confidence and magical thinking.
Forget the V, W or L Recovery: Focus on N-P-B (June 29, 2020)
The Fed’s Casino Is In Flames, But Please Continue Gambling (June 18, 2020)
Our Wile E. Coyote Economy: Nothing But Financial Engineering (June 12, 2020)
Unstoppable: The Greatest Depression and the Reverse Wealth Effect (June 10, 2020)
Recent Podcasts:
AxisOfEasy Salon #14: Jobageddon and the Coming Education Revolts
Charles Hugh Smith on the disconnect between the Markets and the Economy (51 min)
My COVID-19 Pandemic Posts


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--The Economy Is About To Change, Everything Was Just Set In Motion

The economy is now improving , the next push is coming , the event narrative is falling apart rapidly and @ @ @ @ @ speaking out .
When people learn the truth the economy is going to take off @ @ @ @ @ before .
Durable Goods bounce back , the V is forming .

The economy is now improving, the next push is coming, the event narrative is falling apart rapidly and now Dr’s are speaking out. When people learn the truth the economy is going to take off like we have never seen before. Durable Goods bounce back, the V is forming.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Dr’s Expose The Pandemic,Change Occurs When People Reach The Precipice Of Destruction

The [ DS ] /MSM narrative is now falling apart , American Front Line doctors are now making a stand @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Everything is about to change .
The evidence is being dripped out , @ @ @ @ @ Barr was right , the Trump administration was spied on .
The patriots are now @ @ @ @ @ are being arrested , this is coordinated strategic move to remove the leaders of these @ @ @ @ @ the patriots are in control .

The [DS]/MSM narrative is now falling apart, American Front Line doctors are now making a stand telling the truth about the pandemic. Everything is about to change. The evidence is being dripped out, people are learning that AG Barr was right, the Trump administration was spied on. The patriots are now tracking the rioters, they are being arrested, this is coordinated strategic move to remove the leaders of these groups. Flags out, the patriots are in control.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--The Price Of Gold And The Price Of Silver Are Both Soaring Into The Stratosphere As The Global Econo

The Price Of Gold And The Price Of Silver Are Both Soaring Into The Stratosphere As The Global Economy Collapses

For years , some of the brightest minds in the precious metals industry warned that the price of gold and the price of silver would both rise dramatically once the global economy inevitably collapsed , and it turns out that they were right on target .
What we have been witnessing over the last several weeks has been nothing short of stunning , and many experts believe that this is just the beginning .
But I was actually going to write about something completely different today .
A major skirmish between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanese border put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours , but things appear to have cooled off for the moment .
So it doesn ’ t look like a huge regional war in the Middle East will start today , but as I discuss in my brand new book , it is just a matter of time before a massive conflict does erupt and I will be watching developments very closely .
There are so many elements of “ the perfect storm ” that is now upon us , and global events are happening so fast that it is hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one thing that you can pretty much count on is that almost every piece of bad news is going to be good news for the price of gold and for the price of silver .
All over the world , national governments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by recklessly spending money , and central banks have responded by engaging in a money creation spree that is unlike anything we have ever seen before .
As currencies all over the globe are being devalued at a staggering rate , it was inevitable that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that is exactly what we have witnessed .
In fact , on Monday the price of gold set a brand new record high… On a percentage basis , the price of silver is actually moving even faster than the price of gold , and on Monday we witnessed a move which surprised just about everyone… At the close of trading today , the silver price surged by nearly $ 2 .
According to Kitco.com , silver closed at $ 24.72 , up $ 1.91 for the day .
I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly $ 2 in one day .
Of course , last Tuesday and Wednesday were big days for silver , but not $ 2 .
What is interesting about the last few minutes of trading , silver closed right at the highs .
So , it ’ s going to be interesting to see what happens in early Asian trading if silver BREAKS above its new short-term resistance level .
As I write this article , the price of silver has now risen above 26 dollars an ounce , and overall it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle of March… Since mid-March , the price of silver is up more than 90 % , making it one of the top-performing asset classes since the bear market low earlier this year .
It ’ s also up more than 22 % just during the month of July alone .
The rapid decline in the dollar , negative real yields , ballooning deficits and additional government stimulus likely on the way are all fueling the current precious metals rally .
All of these factors support a further rally in commodities , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the more crowded trades in the financial markets .
Meanwhile , the U.S. economy continues to deteriorate .
For a while , many in the mainstream media were touting the possibility of a “ V-shaped recovery ” , but now they are openly admitting that this is not going to happen .
For example , the following comes from a CBS News story that was just posted… What this means is that even more businesses are going to fail and even more workers are going to get laid off .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Las Vegas area just sent out legal notices indicating that mass firings are coming… It is being reported that a “ large majority ” of MGM employees in the entertainment and sports division will lose their positions , and considering the fact that Las Vegas already has one of the highest unemployment rates in the entire nation it will certainly not be easy for them to find new jobs .
Elsewhere , United Airlines has announced that it may have to lay off as many as 36,000 workers .
That represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the airline , and other major airlines are expected to make similar cuts .
Without jobs , a lot of unemployed workers are simply not going to be able to pay their bills , and CNBC is telling us that the U.S. may soon be facing “ an unprecedented eviction crisis ” … Many states had instituted their own eviction moratoriums , but most of those are expiring as well .
Unless new moratoriums are established , millions of Americans will soon be facing eviction , and according to one estimate a grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be evicted over the course of this entire pandemic… Just think about that .
What is this country going to look like if 40 million people are thrown out into the street ?
As I have always warned , this economic downturn is going to make the last recession look like a Sunday picnic .
The economic suffering is going to be off the charts , and at this point there isn ’ t too much that can be done to stop it .
Yes , Congress will pass more “ stimulus bills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create money at a staggering pace .
Those measures will only provide temporary relief for the real economy , but they will also be music to the ears of every gold and silver investor .
Things have gotten crazy , and they are only going to get crazier .
Hold on tight , because the rest of 2020 is definitely going to be quite “ interesting ” .

by Michael Snyder
For years, some of the brightest minds in the precious metals industry warned that the price of gold and the price of silver would both rise dramatically once the global economy inevitably collapsed, and it turns out that they were right on target. What we have been witnessing over the last several weeks has been nothing short of stunning, and many experts believe that this is just the beginning. But I was actually going to write about something completely different today. A major skirmish between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanese border put the entire region on edge for a few hours, but things appear to have cooled off for the moment. So it doesn’t look like a huge regional war in the Middle East will start today, but as I discuss in my brand new book, it is just a matter of time before a massive conflict does erupt and I will be watching developments very closely.
There are so many elements of “the perfect storm” that is now upon us, and global events are happening so fast that it is hard to keep up with them all. But one thing that you can pretty much count on is that almost every piece of bad news is going to be good news for the price of gold and for the price of silver.
All over the world, national governments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by recklessly spending money, and central banks have responded by engaging in a money creation spree that is unlike anything we have ever seen before.
As currencies all over the globe are being devalued at a staggering rate, it was inevitable that we would see gold and silver rise, and that is exactly what we have witnessed. In fact, on Monday the price of gold set a brand new record high…
Gold touched record prices as worries over issues such as the coronavirus pandemic as well as U.S.-China tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Spot gold traded up 1.9% at about $1,938.11 per ounce after earlier trading as high as $1,943.9275 per ounce. Those levels eclipsed the previous record high price set in September 2011.
On a percentage basis, the price of silver is actually moving even faster than the price of gold, and on Monday we witnessed a move which surprised just about everyone…
At the close of trading today, the silver price surged by nearly $2. According to Kitco.com, silver closed at $24.72, up $1.91 for the day. I can’t remember the last time silver jumped nearly $2 in one day. Of course, last Tuesday and Wednesday were big days for silver, but not $2. What is interesting about the last few minutes of trading, silver closed right at the highs. So, it’s going to be interesting to see what happens in early Asian trading if silver BREAKS above its new short-term resistance level.
As I write this article, the price of silver has now risen above 26 dollars an ounce, and overall it is up more than 90 percent since the middle of March…
Since mid-March, the price of silver is up more than 90%, making it one of the top-performing asset classes since the bear market low earlier this year. It’s also up more than 22% just during the month of July alone. The rapid decline in the dollar, negative real yields, ballooning deficits and additional government stimulus likely on the way are all fueling the current precious metals rally. All of these factors support a further rally in commodities, but it’s also becoming one of the more crowded trades in the financial markets.
Meanwhile, the U.S. economy continues to deteriorate. For a while, many in the mainstream media were touting the possibility of a “V-shaped recovery”, but now they are openly admitting that this is not going to happen. For example, the following comes from a CBS News story that was just posted…
The economic recovery that began in May is sputtering. Recent data show Americans cutting their spending and many businesses re-closing their doors as the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. crosses 4 million, raising concerns about another slowdown in growth. “The foundations to this recovery are cracking under the weight of a mismanaged health crisis,” Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, told investors in a report.
What this means is that even more businesses are going to fail and even more workers are going to get laid off.
In fact, MGM Resorts and other large casino operators in the Las Vegas area just sent out legal notices indicating that mass firings are coming…
Shares of MGM Resorts were falling over 6% in afternoon trading Monday after Las Vegas casinos notified their staff that if they weren’t recalled from furlough by August 31, they would subsequently be fired. Major employers are required under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) to notify their workers when there are expected to be mass firings. MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, Tropicana and other casino operators sent out such notifications.
It is being reported that a “large majority” of MGM employees in the entertainment and sports division will lose their positions, and considering the fact that Las Vegas already has one of the highest unemployment rates in the entire nation it will certainly not be easy for them to find new jobs.
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Elsewhere, United Airlines has announced that it may have to lay off as many as 36,000 workers. That represents almost half of the U.S. workforce for the airline, and other major airlines are expected to make similar cuts.
Without jobs, a lot of unemployed workers are simply not going to be able to pay their bills, and CNBC is telling us that the U.S. may soon be facing “an unprecedented eviction crisis”…
An unprecedented eviction crisis will soon hit the U.S. On Friday, the federal moratorium on evictions in properties with federally backed mortgages and for tenants who receive government-assisted housing expired. The Urban Institute estimated that provision covered nearly 30% of the country’s rental units.
Many states had instituted their own eviction moratoriums, but most of those are expiring as well.
Unless new moratoriums are established, millions of Americans will soon be facing eviction, and according to one estimate a grand total of 40 million Americans could potentially be evicted over the course of this entire pandemic…
The proceedings have resumed in more than 30 states.The moratorium in Hawaii and Illinois end this week, and in August, evictions will pick up in New York and Nevada. By one estimate, some 40 million Americans could be evicted during the public health crisis.
Just think about that.
What is this country going to look like if 40 million people are thrown out into the street?
As I have always warned, this economic downturn is going to make the last recession look like a Sunday picnic. The economic suffering is going to be off the charts, and at this point there isn’t too much that can be done to stop it.
Yes, Congress will pass more “stimulus bills” and the Federal Reserve will continue to create money at a staggering pace.
Those measures will only provide temporary relief for the real economy, but they will also be music to the ears of every gold and silver investor.
Things have gotten crazy, and they are only going to get crazier. Hold on tight, because the rest of 2020 is definitely going to be quite “interesting”.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--How The Fed Is Artificially Propping Up Oil Prices

Oil prices have stabilized at $ 40 per barrel , despite global oil demand remaining sharply below pre-pandemic levels .
Everyone knows the significant role that OPEC+ has played in balancing the oil market , along with the sharp drop in production elsewhere , including in U.S. shale .
But looking further out , another institution could play an even larger role in driving up oil prices : the U.S. Federal Reserve .
Oil prices have historically moved in close concert with inflation .
Recent examples include 2003-2008 , which saw loose monetary policy , inflation and an incredible run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the financial crisis , the Fed took extraordinary action to revive the collapsed economy – and crude prices shot up between 2009 and 2011 .
There are multiple links between Fed action and crude prices .
The inputs – labor , land and raw materials – all increase in price with inflation .
When those costs rise , that makes production more expensive .
Oil is also critical to the economy , so any upswing in the economy tends to lift crude as well .
According to Raymond James , which published a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oil markets , the correlation with oil and inflation may only magnify going forward for two reasons .
First , the steep decline rates of U.S. shale mean that production will only increase when drilling activity ratchets up – and activity won ’ t return until prices are higher .
Also , more generally , many companies can not turn a profit under current conditions , so prices will likely need to rise .
However , the Fed plays a more direct role .
The “ monetary bazooka unleashed by the Federal Reserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlike anything we have ever seen in our history , ” Raymond James analysts wrote in a note .
During the global financial crisis , the money supply increased 13 percent between December 2007 and July 2009 , equating to a compound annual growth rate of 8 percent .
“ Just in the first six months of this year , the money supply is up 20 % or growing at a whopping 47 % CAGR !
” the analysts exclaimed .
The effects have already been plainly evident .
In the last few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even as tens of millions of people lose their jobs and thousands of businesses go under .
More pain surely lies ahead with a tidal wave of evictions looming .
Somehow , stocks are doing just fine .
The Fed deserves much of the credit ( or blame ) .
But inflating financial assets can not go on forever .
It “ will eventually go into general circulation pushing up labor , rent , and food prices , ” Raymond James added .
And , of course , crude oil .
In other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will lead to more inflation , the investment bank says , which will drive up crude prices .
That would ultimately work in favor of the oil industry , and perhaps bail out companies drowning in debt .
On the flip side , more inflation would mean that interest rates will also have to rise .
Higher costs of capital would threaten the ability to refinance the existing debts of struggling oil companies , and expansion plans overall would be more costly .
Raymond James says that the indebted oil companies that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out ahead of others with more immediate concerns .
Those companies can benefit from the updraft of higher prices without necessarily worrying about higher interest rates .
For those facing a wall of short-term debt , the hope of another boom cycle at some later date is of little help today .
The bottom line is that the trillions of dollars injected into financial markets by the Federal Reserve increases the odds of higher inflation , the report argues .
Fending off anticipated criticism about the recent history , which has seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every turn , Raymond James says that “ this time is different.
” The magnitude of the increase in money supply in the past few months dwarfs what happened a decade ago .

By Nick Cunningham
Oil prices have stabilized at $40 per barrel, despite global oil demand remaining sharply below pre-pandemic levels. Everyone knows the significant role that OPEC+ has played in balancing the oil market, along with the sharp drop in production elsewhere, including in U.S. shale. But looking further out, another institution could play an even larger role in driving up oil prices: the U.S. Federal Reserve. Oil prices have historically moved in close concert with inflation. Recent examples include 2003-2008, which saw loose monetary policy, inflation and an incredible run up in crude oil prices. After the financial crisis, the Fed took extraordinary action to revive the collapsed economy – and crude prices shot up between 2009 and 2011.
There are multiple links between Fed action and crude prices. The inputs – labor, land and raw materials – all increase in price with inflation. When those costs rise, that makes production more expensive. Oil is also critical to the economy, so any upswing in the economy tends to lift crude as well.
According to Raymond James, which published a report on the link between inflation and oil markets, the correlation with oil and inflation may only magnify going forward for two reasons. First, the steep decline rates of U.S. shale mean that production will only increase when drilling activity ratchets up – and activity won’t return until prices are higher. Also, more generally, many companies cannot turn a profit under current conditions, so prices will likely need to rise.
However, the Fed plays a more direct role. The “monetary bazooka unleashed by the Federal Reserve in response to the coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything we have ever seen in our history,” Raymond James analysts wrote in a note. During the global financial crisis, the money supply increased 13 percent between December 2007 and July 2009, equating to a compound annual growth rate of 8 percent. “Just in the first six months of this year, the money supply is up 20% or growing at a whopping 47% CAGR!” the analysts exclaimed.
The effects have already been plainly evident. In the last few months, the stock market has soared even as tens of millions of people lose their jobs and thousands of businesses go under. More pain surely lies ahead with a tidal wave of evictions looming. Somehow, stocks are doing just fine. The Fed deserves much of the credit (or blame).
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But inflating financial assets cannot go on forever. It “will eventually go into general circulation pushing up labor, rent, and food prices,” Raymond James added.
And, of course, crude oil. In other words, the bazooka of money supply will lead to more inflation, the investment bank says, which will drive up crude prices. That would ultimately work in favor of the oil industry, and perhaps bail out companies drowning in debt.
On the flip side, more inflation would mean that interest rates will also have to rise. Higher costs of capital would threaten the ability to refinance the existing debts of struggling oil companies, and expansion plans overall would be more costly.
Raymond James says that the indebted oil companies that have maturities far out into the future will come out ahead of others with more immediate concerns. Those companies can benefit from the updraft of higher prices without necessarily worrying about higher interest rates. For those facing a wall of short-term debt, the hope of another boom cycle at some later date is of little help today.
The bottom line is that the trillions of dollars injected into financial markets by the Federal Reserve increases the odds of higher inflation, the report argues. Fending off anticipated criticism about the recent history, which has seen a surprising lack of inflation at nearly every turn, Raymond James says that “this time is different.” The magnitude of the increase in money supply in the past few months dwarfs what happened a decade ago.
By Nick Cunningham for Oilprice.com


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Google Translates’ primary definition of “police officer” is “demon”

Researchers found that when they went to Google Translate and input the word “ demon ” that Google Translate said @ @ @ @ @ word “ demon ” was “ police officer ”

Researchers found that when they went to Google Translate and input the word “demon” that Google Translate said the primary translations of the word “demon” was “police officer”
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--The day the CDC handed off data handling to the HHS, new Covid-19 cases in the US flatlined.

When the Trump admin ordered the HHS to take over data handling from the CDC , mulitple groups stated concern @ @ @ @ @ data tampering , particularly when the hospital data was removed from public view ( ultimately @ @ @ @ @ .
Retrospectively , the stagnation in increased Covid-19 cases we ’ ve seen over the @ @ @ @ @ precisely with when the data handoff happened .

by AUSinUSA
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When the Trump admin ordered the HHS to take over data handling from the CDC, mulitple groups stated concern that it may lead to data tampering, particularly when the hospital data was removed from public view (ultimately this position was reversed). Retrospectively, the stagnation in increased Covid-19 cases we’ve seen over the past week or two coincided precisely with when the data handoff happened.
h/t AUSinUSA


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--This Republican Was Stabbed At Portland Protests

Andrew Duncomb believes he was stabbed by antifa at the protests in Portland .

Andrew Duncomb believes he was stabbed by antifa at the protests in Portland.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--American Flag Lowered Over US Consulate In Chengdu As Chinese Agents Take It Over

“ At 10am on July 27 , according to the Chinese side ’ s request , the US Consulate General @ @ @ @ @ ” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said .
Tight security was seen around the complex throughout @ @ @ @ @ pulled up to the facility .
CGTN , the Chinese state broadcaster , announced that @ @ @ @ @ lowered at about 6:18am local time on Monday .

“At 10am on July 27, according to the Chinese side’s request, the US Consulate General in Chengdu was closed,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
Tight security was seen around the complex throughout the weekend as moving vans pulled up to the facility. CGTN, the Chinese state broadcaster, announced that the American flag had been lowered at about 6:18am local time on Monday.
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www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/american-flag-lowered-over-us-consulate-chengdu-chinese-agents-take-it-over
h/t Goneviral


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--James O’Keefe does it again. Matt Gaetz sendS criminal referral to Bill Barr for Mark Zuckerberg.

BREAKING : Congressman @ repmattgaetz has just sent Attorney General William Barr a criminal referral for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg @ @ @ @ @ detailing political censorship and targeting # ExposeFacebook t.co/Q56WdopnRZ

He lied under oath.
He’s going down.
www.projectveritas.com/news/veritas-video-heartens-congressman-to-solicit-ag-barr-for-criminal-referral/
BREAKING: Congressman @repmattgaetz has just sent Attorney General William Barr a criminal referral for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg following @Project_Veritas insider report detailing political censorship and targeting #ExposeFacebook t.co/Q56WdopnRZ
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) July 27, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Pompeo slams Biden’s wanna-be Vice President Susan Rice: She has a history of going on Sunday shows

Pompeo slams Biden’s wanna-be Vice President Susan Rice: She has a history of going on Sunday shows and lying

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responds to former National Security Adviser Susan Rice ’ s claims about the Trump administration @ @ @ @ @

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responds to former National Security Adviser Susan Rice’s claims about the Trump administration. #FoxNews #Ingraham
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Los Angeles Car Crime Reaches Record High. Also, Thefts Under $950 Are Pretty Much Ignored by Police

Los Angeles Car Crime Reaches Record High. Also, Thefts Under $950 Are Pretty Much Ignored by Police.

COVID-19 was theorized to have only been part of the problem .
While the study notes that lockdown measures meant @ @ @ @ @ for longer periods of time , making them tempting targets for thieves , it also @ @ @ @ @ ’ s passing of new zero-dollar bail policy as a contributing factor .
Enacted in @ @ @ @ @ District Attorney Jackie Lacey said the measure was taken so courts could set individual bail @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , most non-violent crimes ( and some low-level felonies ) are supposed to @ @ @ @ @ populations to be kept at a minimum during the pandemic .
The city also stopped @ @ @ @ @ leaving ample opportunity for cars to enjoy prolonged curbside stays while everyone works from home @ @ @ @ @ that they ’ re not going to stay in jail , especially for car theft @ @ @ @ @ Siage Hosea , who works on the Task Force for Regional Autotheft Protection .
“ @ @ @ @ @ is we are seeing repeat offenders .
”

Los Angeles Car Crime Reaches Record High.
COVID-19 was theorized to have only been part of the problem. While the study notes that lockdown measures meant more vehicles sitting around unattended for longer periods of time, making them tempting targets for thieves, it also references the California Judicial Council’s passing of new zero-dollar bail policy as a contributing factor. Enacted in April, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said the measure was taken so courts could set individual bail for those accused of looting. Meanwhile, most non-violent crimes (and some low-level felonies) are supposed to be bail-free, allowing jail populations to be kept at a minimum during the pandemic.
The city also stopped ticketing for parking violations, leaving ample opportunity for cars to enjoy prolonged curbside stays while everyone works from home.
“People are seeing that they’re not going to stay in jail, especially for car theft,” said LAPD Lieutenant Siage Hosea, who works on the Task Force for Regional Autotheft Protection. “So what’s happening is we are seeing repeat offenders.”


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Doctor who believes in HCQ challenges Fauci, Fredo and others in Washington to take a urine test to

Doctor who believes in HCQ challenges Fauci, Fredo and others in Washington to take a urine test to prove they aren’t taking it. She thinks they are, but telling the public otherwise.

by Chillaxyall
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(Btw HCQ is cheap, but Remdesevir isn’t… disappointed the convo has switched)
A COVID Doctor is challenging CNN’s @ChrisCuomo and Dr. Fauci to take a urine test to prove they aren’t taking Hydroxychloroquine. pic.twitter.com/Y4iA1RtFjO — Benny (@bennyjohnson) July 27, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--CHINA IS ASSHOLE: A Chinese Tycoon Denounced Xi Jinping. Now He Faces Prosecution.

China ’ s ruling Communist Party has expelled an outspoken and prominent property tycoon who denounced the country ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , paving the way for his criminal prosecution and escalating its efforts to quash dissent @ @ @ @ @ party announced the expulsion of the tycoon , Ren Zhiqiang , late Thursday , and @ @ @ @ @ his assets for “ serious violations of discipline and law ” that included the possession @ @ @ @ @ Officials also took aim at Mr. Ren ’ s family , accusing him of “ @ @ @ @ @ accumulate wealth without restraint.
” The moves against Mr. Ren , 69 , appeared designed @ @ @ @ @ the country ’ s entrepreneurs and other business leaders and demonstrate the party ’ s @ @ @ @ @ an example to show that no one was above its demands of unflinching political loyalty @

via nytimes:
China’s ruling Communist Party has expelled an outspoken and prominent property tycoon who denounced the country’s authoritarian leader, Xi Jinping, paving the way for his criminal prosecution and escalating its efforts to quash dissent among the elite.
The party announced the expulsion of the tycoon, Ren Zhiqiang, late Thursday, and said that it had seized his assets for “serious violations of discipline and law” that included the possession of golf club memberships. Officials also took aim at Mr. Ren’s family, accusing him of “colluding with his children to accumulate wealth without restraint.”
The moves against Mr. Ren, 69, appeared designed to send a chill over the country’s entrepreneurs and other business leaders and demonstrate the party’s resolve to use him as an example to show that no one was above its demands of unflinching political loyalty.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--‘Materially impeding our work’: Matt Gaetz files criminal referral against Zuckerberg for lying to C

‘Materially impeding our work’: Matt Gaetz files criminal referral against Zuckerberg for lying to Congress about anti-conservative bias

Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a criminal referral against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for making what the congressman called “ materially @ @ @ @ @ while under oath during two joint hearings in 2018 .
During the hearings in April @ @ @ @ @ and categorically ” denied that his company engaged in bias against conservative speech , persons @ @ @ @ @ , Gaetz ’ s office said .
Zuckerberg also denied his company “ censored and @ @ @ @ @ President Trump and others who support him .
“ Oversight is an essential part of @ @ @ @ @ ” Gaetz said in a letter to Attorney General William Barr on Monday .
“ @ @ @ @ @ body , I question Mr. Zuckerberg ’ s veracity , and challenge his willingness to @ @ @ @ @ , diverting congressional resources during time-sensitive investigations , and materially impeding our work .
Such @ @ @ @ @ , they are potentially illegal and fraudulent .
”

Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a criminal referral against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for making what the congressman called “materially false statements” to Congress while under oath during two joint hearings in 2018.
During the hearings in April 2018, Zuckerberg “repeatedly and categorically” denied that his company engaged in bias against conservative speech, persons, policies, or politics, Gaetz’s office said. Zuckerberg also denied his company “censored and suppressed” content supportive of President Trump and others who support him.
“Oversight is an essential part of Congress’ constitutional authority,” Gaetz said in a letter to Attorney General William Barr on Monday. “As a member of this body, I question Mr. Zuckerberg’s veracity, and challenge his willingness to cooperate with our oversight authority, diverting congressional resources during time-sensitive investigations, and materially impeding our work. Such misrepresentations are not only unfair, they are potentially illegal and fraudulent.”


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Coronavirus traces found in March 2019 sewage sample, Spanish study shows

MADRID ( Reuters ) – Spanish virologists have found traces of the novel coronavirus in a sample of Barcelona waste @ @ @ @ @ , nine months before the COVID-19 disease was identified in China , the University of @ @ @ @ @

MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish virologists have found traces of the novel coronavirus in a sample of Barcelona waste water collected in March 2019, nine months before the COVID-19 disease was identified in China, the University of Barcelona said on Friday.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Senate GOP unveil roughly $1 trillion proposal for next coronavirus relief bill that reduces weekly

Just in : Senate GOP unveil roughly $ 1 trillion proposal for next coronavirus relief bill that reduces weekly unemployment @ @ @ @ @ September , and bizarrely includes $ 1.75bn for new FBI building .

Just in: Senate GOP unveil roughly $1 trillion proposal for next coronavirus relief bill that reduces weekly unemployment insurance to $200 through September, and bizarrely includes $1.75bn for new FBI building.
— Hugo Lowell (@hugolowell) July 27, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Sidney Powell: Inside the Michael Flynn Case and DOJ Reform

9:09 From the start , “ I was absolutely convinced ” Flynn was innocent 11:09 “ The greatest irony ” of the Flynn case 15:40 “ We seem to have lost the presumption of innocence ” 17:11 Federal “ prosecutors have absolute immunity… there ’ s no accountability.
” 24:24 Filing of “ a motion to dismiss for egregious government misconduct ” 29:35 “ They had not found a single piece of derogatory information ” on Flynn 33:02 “ The longer Judge Sullivan takes to dismiss the case , the more stuff they owe me ” 35:28 What does Sidney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what will likely happen next ?
47:45 Powell ’ s recommendations for DOJ reform 50:12 “ The FBI actually made up the false statements that they then charged General Flynn with ” In the court case against Lt. General Michael Flynn , the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has ordered Judge Emmet Sullivan to grant the DOJ ’ s request to dismiss .
But what will happen next ?
In the eyes of General Flynn ’ s attorney Sidney Powell , what are the implications of Judge Sullivan keeping the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence to come in the Flynn case ?
And , what are some possible steps to take to strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice as an institution ?
In this episode , we sit down with Sidney Powell , counsel for Lt. General Michael Flynn .
She is also the author of “ Licensed to Lie ” and “ Conviction Machine.
” This is American Thought Leaders 🇺🇸 , and I ’ m Jan Jekielek .

9:09 From the start, “I was absolutely convinced” Flynn was innocent
11:09 “The greatest irony” of the Flynn case
15:40 “We seem to have lost the presumption of innocence”
17:11 Federal “prosecutors have absolute immunity… there’s no accountability.”
24:24 Filing of “a motion to dismiss for egregious government misconduct”
29:35 “They had not found a single piece of derogatory information” on Flynn
33:02 “The longer Judge Sullivan takes to dismiss the case, the more stuff they owe me”
35:28 What does Sidney Powell expect is causing the delay and what will likely happen next?
47:45 Powell’s recommendations for DOJ reform
50:12 “The FBI actually made up the false statements that they then charged General Flynn with”
In the court case against Lt. General Michael Flynn, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has ordered Judge Emmet Sullivan to grant the DOJ’s request to dismiss. But what will happen next?
In the eyes of General Flynn’s attorney Sidney Powell, what are the implications of Judge Sullivan keeping the case open? Is there more exculpatory evidence to come in the Flynn case?
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And, what are some possible steps to take to strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice as an institution?
In this episode, we sit down with Sidney Powell, counsel for Lt. General Michael Flynn. She is also the author of “Licensed to Lie” and “Conviction Machine.”
This is American Thought Leaders 🇺🇸, and I’m Jan Jekielek.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--TX Mom dies of drug overdose in SUV, kids die of heat-stroke

A Texas mother found dead in her SUV with her two young daughters last week likely died of an overdose @ @ @ @ @ heat stroke , reports suggest .
The bodies of Natalie Chambers , 31 , and @ @ @ @ @ , and Elise , 2 , were tragically found by police just after 10am last @ @ @ @ @ Ford Escape in Farmers Branch , Dallas .
They had last been seen alive around @ @ @ @ @ their home in Forney to attend a park playdate with friend in Grapevine , but @ @ @ @ @ and friends told InForney that they were immediately worried about Chamber ’ s disappearance because @ @ @ @ @ and alcohol abuse .

A Texas mother found dead in her SUV with her two young daughters last week likely died of an overdose before her children succumbed to heat stroke, reports suggest.
The bodies of Natalie Chambers, 31, and her daughters Isabel, 4, and Elise, 2, were tragically found by police just after 10am last Thursday inside a blue 2008 Ford Escape in Farmers Branch, Dallas.
They had last been seen alive around 8am Wednesday when they left their home in Forney to attend a park playdate with friend in Grapevine, but failed to show.
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Family and friends told InForney that they were immediately worried about Chamber’s disappearance because of her history with drug and alcohol abuse.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8564925/Mom-31-dead-inside-SUV-Texas-parking-lot-daughters-likely-died-overdose.html


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--United Nations occupation; first steps are happening. It starts here if no one speaks up

The United Nations has urged the U.S. to stop using what critics say is excessive force on protesters and journalists @ @ @ @ @ , including Portland , Ore. “ There have been reports that peaceful protesters have been @ @ @ @ @ and that is a worry because it may place those detained outside the protection of @ @ @ @ @ rise to arbitrary detention and other human rights violations , ” Liz Throssell , a @ @ @ @ @ said at a news briefing in Geneva on Friday .
“ The authorities should ensure @ @ @ @ @ forces deployed are properly and clearly identified and would use force only when necessary , @ @ @ @ @ international standards , ” she said .
President Trump dispatched members of the Department of @ @ @ @ @ Border Protection , Federal Protective Service and U.S .
Marshals Service to both Portland and @ @ @ @ @ peaceful demonstrations have turned violent , with ratcheted-up efforts to deface federal property and , @ @ @ @ @ officers .

The United Nations has urged the U.S. to stop using what critics say is excessive force on protesters and journalists during ongoing demonstrations in cities, including Portland, Ore.
“There have been reports that peaceful protesters have been detained by unidentified police officers and that is a worry because it may place those detained outside the protection of the law and may give rise to arbitrary detention and other human rights violations,” Liz Throssell, a U.N. human rights spokeswoman, said at a news briefing in Geneva on Friday.
“The authorities should ensure that federal and local security forces deployed are properly and clearly identified and would use force only when necessary, proportionately and in accordance with international standards,” she said.
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President Trump dispatched members of the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Federal Protective Service and U.S. Marshals Service to both Portland and Washington, D.C., where peaceful demonstrations have turned violent, with ratcheted-up efforts to deface federal property and, in some cases, attack officers.
www.foxnews.com/us/un-us-force-officers-portland-human-rights-violations


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--The most insane hearing I have ever witnessed in congress. Democrats showing rabid hate for Barr, no

The most insane hearing I have ever witnessed in congress. Democrats showing rabid hate for Barr, not allowing him to answer questions, even tried to deny him the basic courtesy of a 5 minute break.

ATTORNEY GENERAL BARR COMES OUT SWINGING AGAINST DEMOCRATS IN HOUSE TESTIMONY .
Related : Barr : Irresponsible for Pelosi to @ @ @ @ @ ‘ storm troopers.
’ More : AG Barr Defends Sending Federal Agents To Portland : @ @ @ @ @ Okay To Burn Down A Federal Courthouse ?
’

Fuck you @RepHankJohnson you fucking piece of shit t.co/Us33Sv4eBs
— James Meridius (@MeridiusJames) July 28, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--I Believe Gold and Silver Are Just Getting Started

The U.S. Mint made an unusual request last week .
In a press release dated July 23 , the bureau literally begged Americans to start putting coins back into circulation by spending or depositing them .
As you may have noticed , people just aren ’ t making transactions with coinage like they used to .
That ’ s especially the case now in the age of the coronavirus .
With many people sheltering-in-place , billions of dollars in everyday purchases are being made online that in normal times would have happened at the cash register .
“ Until coin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be more difficult for retailers and small businesses to accept cash payments , ” the Mint writes , adding that for millions of Americans , cash is the only form of payment .
Without coins , retailers can ’ t break bills .
This crisis , if it can be called that , got me thinking about the velocity of money .
In simple terms , money velocity measures the number of times a unit of currency changes hands in a given period of time .
As an illustration , imagine you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant in a strip mall .
That same $ 10 is then used by the restaurant owner to pay the lease , the landlord then uses it to pay its own creditors , and so on .
When the velocity of money increases , it suggests greater economic activity .
Money is being spent more freely and rapidly .
And when it decreases , it suggests the opposite—that the economy is stagnating or deteriorating .
People aren ’ t spending .
Below is the velocity of M2 money supply , which includes not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money ” : savings deposits , money market securities and the like .
As you can see , it ’ s at its lowest level ever , using 60 years ’ worth of data .
So what does this mean , and can we blame coin hoarders for this decline ?
Hardly .
Instead , we should be directing the blame at the Federal Reserve , which has flooded the economy with easy money .
Record Money-Printing Has Been Rocket Fuel for the Price of Gold Never before in its 244-year history has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money .
In fact , there ’ s too much of it .
M2 money supply growth is at 24 percent year-over-year , the fastest rate ever .
Obviously the economy isn ’ t growing that quickly .
It ’ s simply impossible for much of this newly-issued money to be lent out to consumers , and with rates so low , there ’ s little financial incentive to do so .
So it ’ s just sitting in banks ’ excess reserves .
Kind of like how coins are just sitting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jars right now instead of being put into circulation .
For many people , this underlines the belief that fiat currency is intrinsically worthless .
Because cash is not linked to a hard asset—or , for that matter , anything of value—the central bank is free to print as much of it as it pleases , right out of thin air , regardless of there being a demand for it or not .
And as anyone who ’ s taken high school economics knows , when supply outpaces demand , the value of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trash , ” Ray Dalio , founder of Bridgewater Associates , the world ’ s largest hedge fund firm , said back in January .
“ There ’ s still a lot of money in cash.
” Instead , Dalio advocates for a highly-diversified portfolio , one that includes gold and other hard assets that we can ’ t just print more of .
“ I believe that it would be both risk-reducing and return-enhancing to consider adding gold to one ’ s portfolio , ” Dalio wrote last July in an article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he revealed that gold would be among his top investments at Bridgewater .
It was a masterful call .
Since he wrote the article , spot gold has climbed 35 percent .
On Friday , for the first time since 2011 , the precious metal crossed above $ 1,900 an ounce .
And today , it hit a new all-time record high , trading above $ 1,940 for the first time ever .
Dalio isn ’ t the only big-name investor and money manager who ’ s recently thrown his weight behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , emerging markets investor Mark Mobius urged viewers to buy gold now and “ continue to buy ” as interest rates remain near zero and as COVID-19 continues to impact mine output .
And Jim Reid , research strategist at Deutsche Bank , reportedly described himself as a gold bug recently , adding that he believes “ fiat money will be a passing fad in the long-term history of money.
” You may consider Reid ’ s position extreme , so do with it what you will .
When gold makes moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too far behind .
The white metal rose above $ 23 an ounce on Thursday before trading in the $ 22.70 range on Friday .
Since silver ’ s 52-week low in mid-March , holdings in silver-backed ETFs have increased by 255 million ounces .
Total holdings now stand at a record of just under 860 million ounces , according to Bloomberg data .
I believe silver is only getting started .
As I explain in this video , silver has historically had a higher beta than gold .
When gold has gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up 15 percent .
The reverse has also been true : When gold has fallen 10 percent , silver has fallen 15 percent .
We all know that past performance is no guarantee of future results , but you can see in the chart below that the white metal could possibly be setting up for another epic run-up .
At this stage of the bull market , silver ’ s current price appreciation is ahead of any previous rally .
I ’ m pleased to see the ratio between the gold price and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all-time high .
This shows that the white metal is acting more competitively against its more expensive cousin .

by Shaun Richards
The U.S. Mint made an unusual request last week. In a press release dated July 23, the bureau literally begged Americans to start putting coins back into circulation by spending or depositing them.
As you may have noticed, people just aren’t making transactions with coinage like they used to. That’s especially the case now in the age of the coronavirus. With many people sheltering-in-place, billions of dollars in everyday purchases are being made online that in normal times would have happened at the cash register.
This is creating a national coin shortage.
“Until coin circulation patterns return to normal, it may be more difficult for retailers and small businesses to accept cash payments,” the Mint writes, adding that for millions of Americans, cash is the only form of payment. Without coins, retailers can’t break bills.
This crisis, if it can be called that, got me thinking about the velocity of money. In simple terms, money velocity measures the number of times a unit of currency changes hands in a given period of time. As an illustration, imagine you spend $10 on lunch at a restaurant in a strip mall. That same $10 is then used by the restaurant owner to pay the lease, the landlord then uses it to pay its own creditors, and so on.
When the velocity of money increases, it suggests greater economic activity. Money is being spent more freely and rapidly. And when it decreases, it suggests the opposite—that the economy is stagnating or deteriorating. People aren’t spending.
Below is the velocity of M2 money supply, which includes not just cash but also so-called “near money”: savings deposits, money market securities and the like. As you can see, it’s at its lowest level ever, using 60 years’ worth of data.
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So what does this mean, and can we blame coin hoarders for this decline? Hardly. Instead, we should be directing the blame at the Federal Reserve, which has flooded the economy with easy money.
Record Money-Printing Has Been Rocket Fuel for the Price of Gold
Never before in its 244-year history has the U.S. economy been so saturated with money. In fact, there’s too much of it. M2 money supply growth is at 24 percent year-over-year, the fastest rate ever.
Obviously the economy isn’t growing that quickly. It’s simply impossible for much of this newly-issued money to be lent out to consumers, and with rates so low, there’s little financial incentive to do so. So it’s just sitting in banks’ excess reserves.
Kind of like how coins are just sitting in people’s couch cushions and mason jars right now instead of being put into circulation.
For many people, this underlines the belief that fiat currency is intrinsically worthless. Because cash is not linked to a hard asset—or, for that matter, anything of value—the central bank is free to print as much of it as it pleases, right out of thin air, regardless of there being a demand for it or not.
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And as anyone who’s taken high school economics knows, when supply outpaces demand, the value of any asset plummets.
Dalio and Mobius Urge Investment in Gold
“Cash is trash,” Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund firm, said back in January. “There’s still a lot of money in cash.”
Instead, Dalio advocates for a highly-diversified portfolio, one that includes gold and other hard assets that we can’t just print more of.
“I believe that it would be both risk-reducing and return-enhancing to consider adding gold to one’s portfolio,” Dalio wrote last July in an article posted on LinkedIn. That same month, he revealed that gold would be among his top investments at Bridgewater.
It was a masterful call. Since he wrote the article, spot gold has climbed 35 percent. On Friday, for the first time since 2011, the precious metal crossed above $1,900 an ounce. And today, it hit a new all-time record high, trading above $1,940 for the first time ever.
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Dalio isn’t the only big-name investor and money manager who’s recently thrown his weight behind gold. Speaking to Bloomberg TV on Friday, emerging markets investor Mark Mobius urged viewers to buy gold now and “continue to buy” as interest rates remain near zero and as COVID-19 continues to impact mine output.
And Jim Reid, research strategist at Deutsche Bank, reportedly described himself as a gold bug recently, adding that he believes “fiat money will be a passing fad in the long-term history of money.” You may consider Reid’s position extreme, so do with it what you will.
Hi Ho Silver!
When gold makes moves like this, silver isn’t too far behind. The white metal rose above $23 an ounce on Thursday before trading in the $22.70 range on Friday. Since silver’s 52-week low in mid-March, holdings in silver-backed ETFs have increased by 255 million ounces. Total holdings now stand at a record of just under 860 million ounces, according to Bloomberg data.
I believe silver is only getting started. As I explain in this video, silver has historically had a higher beta than gold. When gold has gone up 10 percent, silver has gone up 15 percent. The reverse has also been true: When gold has fallen 10 percent, silver has fallen 15 percent.
We all know that past performance is no guarantee of future results, but you can see in the chart below that the white metal could possibly be setting up for another epic run-up. At this stage of the bull market, silver’s current price appreciation is ahead of any previous rally.
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I’m pleased to see the ratio between the gold price and silver price fall further off its recent all-time high. This shows that the white metal is acting more competitively against its more expensive cousin.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Stealth War: How China Took Over While America’s Elite Slept – Gen Robert S. Spalding

National Security Expert Brig .
Gen. Robert S. Spalding ( USAF Ret . )
, is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute , focusing on U.S.-China relations , economic and national security , and the Asia-Pacific military balance .
He is the author of the book , Stealth War : How China Took Over While America ’ s Elite Slept .
The media often suggest that Russia poses the greatest threat to America ’ s national security , but the real danger lies farther east .
While those in power have been distracted and disorderly , China has waged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy , military , diplomacy , technology , education , and infrastructure–and they ’ re winning .
It ’ s almost too late to undo the shocking , though nearly invisible , victories of the Chinese .
In Stealth War , retired Air Force Brigadier General Robert Spalding reveals China ’ s motives and secret attacks on the West .
Chronicling how our leaders have failed to protect us over recent decades , he provides shocking evidence of some of China ’ s most brilliant ploys , including : * Placing Confucius Institutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve to monitor and control Chinese students on campus and spread communist narratives to unsuspecting American students .
* Offering enormous sums to American experts who create investment funds that funnel technology to China .
* Signing a thirty-year agreement with the US that allows China to share peaceful nuclear technology , ensuring that they have access to American nuclear know-how .
Spalding ’ s concern isn ’ t merely that America could lose its position on the world stage .
More urgently , the Chinese Communist Party has a fundamental loathing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and seeks to create a world without those rights .
Despite all the damage done so far , Spalding shows how it ’ s still possible for the U.S. and the rest of the free world to combat–and win–China ’ s stealth war .
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National Security Expert Brig. Gen. Robert S. Spalding (USAF Ret.), is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, focusing on U.S.-China relations, economic and national security, and the Asia-Pacific military balance. He is the author of the book, Stealth War: How China Took Over While America’s Elite Slept.
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The media often suggest that Russia poses the greatest threat to America’s national security, but the real danger lies farther east. While those in power have been distracted and disorderly, China has waged a six-front war on America’s economy, military, diplomacy, technology, education, and infrastructure–and they’re winning. It’s almost too late to undo the shocking, though nearly invisible, victories of the Chinese. In Stealth War, retired Air Force Brigadier General Robert Spalding reveals China’s motives and secret attacks on the West. Chronicling how our leaders have failed to protect us over recent decades, he provides shocking evidence of some of China’s most brilliant ploys, including: * Placing Confucius Institutes in universities across the United States that serve to monitor and control Chinese students on campus and spread communist narratives to unsuspecting American students. * Offering enormous sums to American experts who create investment funds that funnel technology to China. * Signing a thirty-year agreement with the US that allows China to share peaceful nuclear technology, ensuring that they have access to American nuclear know-how. Spalding’s concern isn’t merely that America could lose its position on the world stage. More urgently, the Chinese Communist Party has a fundamental loathing of the legal protections America grants its people and seeks to create a world without those rights. Despite all the damage done so far, Spalding shows how it’s still possible for the U.S. and the rest of the free world to combat–and win–China’s stealth war.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--This is what NYC looks like under de Blasio’s watch: Father & daughter viciously attacked by mob

When you have demorat “ leaders ” who support lawlessness , defunding the police and “ criminal justice reform , @ @ @ @ @ consequences for illegal behaviors such as the following : “ The NYPD released a shocking @ @ @ @ @ a father and daughter were set upon by a violent mob in a store in @ @ @ @ @ Medina , 41 , a Mexican immigrant who moved to New York 15 years ago @ @ @ @ @ by the group who were targeting his 22-year-old daughter .
His wife Rosa Santo , @ @ @ @ @ beating in horror from outside the store before one of the mob stole her phone @ @ @ @ @ Police have identified three of the suspects in the vicious one-sided attack that allegedly began @ @ @ @ @ Medina ’ s daughter and another woman in the neighborhood.
” Read the whole story @ @ @ @ @ previously said , everyone living in the lawlessness , demorat-run cities are going to have @ @ @ @ @ awareness skills .

by DCG
When you have demorat “leaders” who support lawlessness, defunding the police and “criminal justice reform,” you can expect no consequences for illegal behaviors such as the following:
BIack mob viciously attacks father and daughter in Manhattan bodega. pic.twitter.com/xF3THclV6f — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) July 26, 2020
Details about this incident:
“The NYPD released a shocking video Thursday showing the moment a father and daughter were set upon by a violent mob in a store in upper Manhattan.
Victor Martinez Medina, 41, a Mexican immigrant who moved to New York 15 years ago, was knocked out cold by the group who were targeting his 22-year-old daughter.
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His wife Rosa Santo, 39, watched the savage beating in horror from outside the store before one of the mob stole her phone when she called 911.
Police have identified three of the suspects in the vicious one-sided attack that allegedly began because of ongoing tensions between Medina’s daughter and another woman in the neighborhood.”
Read the whole story here.
As I have previously said, everyone living in the lawlessness, demorat-run cities are going to have to step up their situational awareness skills.
DCG


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Visualized: The Top 25 Business Insurance Firms in the U.S.

Having the right insurance is a critical part of small business financial planning .
It can provide much needed funds in case of a covered interruption to business .
But what are the biggest brokerages selling policies today ?
• Marsh & McLennan is the top brokerage by revenue by a long shot .
With $ 7.5B in annual revenue , Marsh & McLennan is the only brokerage to top $ 5B .
• Three other companies generate more than $ 3B in annual revenue , including Aon ( $ 4.7B ) , Willis Towers Watson ( $ 4B ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
• The business insurance brokerage industry is dominated by several smaller players .
12 out of the top 25 companies make less than $ 1B in annual revenue .
• There is substantial volatility in revenues year-over-year , with several companies entering and leaving the top 25 from one year to the next .
We got the data for our visualization from an annual list of top 100 business insurance brokerages based on revenue from Business Insurance .
We ranked the companies in order of their 2018 cash flow , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available .
We then color-coded the exploding pie chart by revenue level , providing a clear snapshot of the biggest players in the business insurance brokerage industry .
The first insight from our visual is just how top-heavy the business insurance market is .
Marsh & McLennan clearly stands out as the largest company by annual revenue .
With $ 7.5B in money coming in during 2018 , Marsh & McLennan saw more money than all the companies in spots 11 to 25 combined .
But there are a few other large , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like Aon ( $ 4.7B ) , Willis Towers Watson ( $ 4B ) and Arthur J. Gallagher ( $ 3.6B ) .
So there are a handful or large companies at the top , but what about the other end of the spectrum ?
Further down the list , there are a lot of companies generating highly volatile revenue year-over-year .
12 companies in the top 25 have less than $ 1B in revenue .
Looking further down the list from Business Insurance , 13 out of the top 50 companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenue .
This means that making a few key sales to large companies could dramatically improve any specific company ’ s place on the ranking .
And finally , a lot remains unknown about how the coronavirus pandemic will impact the business insurance industry , and which companies are going to make it through to the other side of the current economic recession .
For example , one open issue is whether business insurance policies cover government-mandated closures due to the pandemic .
We will see how the issue progresses through ongoing litigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surely impact revenue figures for 2020 and beyond .
If you have a small business and are looking for insurance , check out our collection of cost guides to learn more about the industry .

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Having the right insurance is a critical part of small business financial planning. It can provide much needed funds in case of a covered interruption to business. But what are the biggest brokerages selling policies today?
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Marsh & McLennan is the top brokerage by revenue by a long shot. With $7.5B in annual revenue, Marsh & McLennan is the only brokerage to top $5B.
Three other companies generate more than $3B in annual revenue, including Aon ($4.7B), Willis Towers Watson ($4B) and Arthur J. Gallagher ($3.6B).
The business insurance brokerage industry is dominated by several smaller players. 12 out of the top 25 companies make less than $1B in annual revenue.
There is substantial volatility in revenues year-over-year, with several companies entering and leaving the top 25 from one year to the next.
We got the data for our visualization from an annual list of top 100 business insurance brokerages based on revenue from Business Insurance. We ranked the companies in order of their 2018 cash flow, the last year for which complete data was available. We then color-coded the exploding pie chart by revenue level, providing a clear snapshot of the biggest players in the business insurance brokerage industry.
Top 10 Largest Business Insurance Brokerages by Revenue (2018)
Company Brokerage Revenue ($) 1. Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. $7.5B 2. Aon PLC $4.7B 3. Willis Towers Watson PLC $4B 4. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. $3.6B 5. BB&T Insurance Holdings Inc. $2B 6. Brown & Brown Inc. $2B 7. Hub International Ltd. $1.7B 8. USI Insurance Services LLC $1.7B 9. Alliant Insurance Services Inc. $1.3B 10. Acrisure LLC $1.3B
The first insight from our visual is just how top-heavy the business insurance market is. Marsh & McLennan clearly stands out as the largest company by annual revenue. With $7.5B in money coming in during 2018, Marsh & McLennan saw more money than all the companies in spots 11 to 25 combined. But there are a few other large, multi-billion dollar companies in the top 5, like Aon ($4.7B), Willis Towers Watson ($4B) and Arthur J. Gallagher ($3.6B).
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So there are a handful or large companies at the top, but what about the other end of the spectrum? Further down the list, there are a lot of companies generating highly volatile revenue year-over-year. 12 companies in the top 25 have less than $1B in revenue. Looking further down the list from Business Insurance, 13 out of the top 50 companies saw less than $100M in annual revenue. This means that making a few key sales to large companies could dramatically improve any specific company’s place on the ranking.
And finally, a lot remains unknown about how the coronavirus pandemic will impact the business insurance industry, and which companies are going to make it through to the other side of the current economic recession. For example, one open issue is whether business insurance policies cover government-mandated closures due to the pandemic. We will see how the issue progresses through ongoing litigation, but the widespread economic downturn will surely impact revenue figures for 2020 and beyond.
If you have a small business and are looking for insurance, check out our collection of cost guides to learn more about the industry.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--We are rushing a vaccine that was deadly in the animal trials

Media have been telling us an anti-COVID-19 vaccine is being rushed and will be ready long before the usual time @ @ @ @ @ they produce antibodies , so everything is OK , right ?
No , it isn @ @ @ @ @ challenge studies ” ( where the test cases are actually put into the presence of @ @ @ @ @ on human trials which come after animal trials because that is considered unethical .
When @ @ @ @ @ were put into presence of the virus , the result of the vaccine was a @ @ @ @ @ of the immune system with pulmonary and other issues that put the test case ’ @ @ @ @ @

Media have been telling us an anti-COVID-19 vaccine is being rushed and will be ready long before the usual time.
Trials on ferrets show they produce antibodies, so everything is OK, right?
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No, it isn’t. No “challenge studies” (where the test cases are actually put into the presence of the virus) are performed on human trials which come after animal trials because that is considered unethical. When those ferrets that produced antibodies were put into presence of the virus, the result of the vaccine was a cytokine storm, an overreacting of the immune system with pulmonary and other issues that put the test case’s life in danger.
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Valerie Jarrett on fake dossier and Illegal Russia Spying: “It was four years ago – let’s move on”

Obama 's fmr .
advisor @ ValerieJarrett On Fake Dossier And Russia Probe : It 'was four years ago ' @ @ @ @ @ may want us to forget what happened four years ago but that will never be @ @

Obama's fmr. advisor @ValerieJarrett On Fake Dossier And Russia Probe: It 'was four years ago' Let's Move On
Jarrett may want us to forget what happened four years ago but that will never be the case…t.co/Jolmxv7xDf
— Sara A. Carter (@SaraCarterDC) July 28, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--EB Tucker: Gold is at a New High, Now it’s Time to Let it Run

EB Tucker correctly called gold ’ s rise to US $ 1,500 per ounce last year , and this week his updated prediction for the yellow metal came true .
Tucker , who is a director at Metalla Royalty & Streaming , has been forecasting that gold will take out its previous all-time high of around US $ 1,920 this year , and on July 26 it did just that .
“ US $ 1,500 kind of became this base to go from , and then US $ 1,900 is now an area where as professionals we let it run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to run , ” said Tucker , who is also the author of the book “ Why Gold ?
Why Now ?
” 0:00 – Intro 0:19 – Now is the time to let gold run 4:20 – Been burned ?
Look at gold with fresh eyes 7:46 – The main factors driving gold and silver 11:19 – EB discusses his book , “ Why Gold ?
Why Now ?
” 15:09 – A new prediction for the gold price ?
17:22 – Explaining the opportunity in silver 20:23 – Silver ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New investors are in for an education 28:08 – “ It ’ s not too late in the gold trade ” 28:57 – Outro Mr. Tucker writes The Casey Report , a monthly investment advisory founded by legendary resource speculator Doug Casey .
Prior to joining Casey , he served as the analyst and lead analyst on Stansberry ’ s Investment Advisory and The Bill Bonner Letter respectively .
Before joining Stansberry , Mr. Tucker was a founding partner of KSIR Capital Management ; an asset management firm focused on precious metal equities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a corporate finance advisory firm focused on the precious metals industry .
He holds a B.Sc .
in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the College of Charleston in Charleston , South Carolina .

Investing News, Released on 7/27/20
EB Tucker correctly called gold’s rise to US$1,500 per ounce last year, and this week his updated prediction for the yellow metal came true.
Tucker, who is a director at Metalla Royalty & Streaming, has been forecasting that gold will take out its previous all-time high of around US$1,920 this year, and on July 26 it did just that.
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“US$1,500 kind of became this base to go from, and then US$1,900 is now an area where as professionals we let it run. I mean, this thing is going to run,” said Tucker, who is also the author of the book “Why Gold? Why Now?”
0:00 – Intro
0:19 – Now is the time to let gold run
4:20 – Been burned? Look at gold with fresh eyes
7:46 – The main factors driving gold and silver
11:19 – EB discusses his book, “Why Gold? Why Now?”
15:09 – A new prediction for the gold price?
17:22 – Explaining the opportunity in silver
20:23 – Silver’s price path in 2020
23:23 – New investors are in for an education
28:08 – “It’s not too late in the gold trade”
28:57 – Outro
Mr. Tucker writes The Casey Report, a monthly investment advisory founded by legendary resource speculator Doug Casey. Prior to joining Casey, he served as the analyst and lead analyst on Stansberry’s Investment Advisory and The Bill Bonner Letter respectively. Before joining Stansberry, Mr. Tucker was a founding partner of KSIR Capital Management; an asset management firm focused on precious metal equities. He also co-founded KSIR Capital, a corporate finance advisory firm focused on the precious metals industry. He holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--DON JR. SUSPENDED from TWITTER

DON JR. SUSPENDED from TWITTER

# BREAKING : Donald Trump Jr. has been temporarily suspended by Twitter for sharing misinformation about COVID-19 .

#BREAKING: Donald Trump Jr. has been temporarily suspended by Twitter for sharing misinformation about COVID-19.
— Travis Akers (@travisakers) July 28, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--SHUTDOWN THEATER: YouTube Kids will release over 100 movies to keep your little ones entertained for

SHUTDOWN THEATER: YouTube Kids will release over 100 movies to keep your little ones entertained for free.

The pandemic has forced many of us to stay at home , and in a lot of cases , this @ @ @ @ @ abodes .
This has been a particularly tough situation for parents , who need to @ @ @ @ @ on lockdown .
YouTube wants to offer a solution to make things easier for families @ @ @ @ @ hundred movies to its Kids collection .
The service will gradually release over a hundred @ @ @ @ @ and educational content until the end of August .
Every Monday , starting today and @ @ @ @ @ , YouTube Kids will release these titles in the app ’ s “ Shows ” @ @ @ @ @ and playlists .

via androidpolice:
The pandemic has forced many of us to stay at home, and in a lot of cases, this also meant working from our abodes. This has been a particularly tough situation for parents, who need to look after their kids while on lockdown. YouTube wants to offer a solution to make things easier for families by adding more than a hundred movies to its Kids collection.
The service will gradually release over a hundred full-length movies, specials, and educational content until the end of August. Every Monday, starting today and for the next five weeks, YouTube Kids will release these titles in the app’s “Shows” category, as individual videos and playlists.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Smoking, heart disease increase midlife mental decline risk.

Your thinking skills may be at risk of declining in midlife if you smoke or have high blood pressure or @ @ @ @ @ suggests .
Heart disease risk factors — especially high blood pressure and diabetes — have @ @ @ @ @ , the study authors noted .
“ We found those two risk factors , as @ @ @ @ @ associated with higher odds of having accelerated cognitive [ mental ] decline , even over @ @ @ @ @ five years , ” said lead author Dr. Kristine Yaffe .
She ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ and epidemiology at the University of California , San Francisco .

Your thinking skills may be at risk of declining in midlife if you smoke or have high blood pressure or diabetes, a new study suggests.
Heart disease risk factors — especially high blood pressure and diabetes — have become more common in midlife, the study authors noted.
“We found those two risk factors, as well as smoking, are associated with higher odds of having accelerated cognitive [mental] decline, even over just a short span of five years,” said lead author Dr. Kristine Yaffe. She’s a professor of psychiatry, neurology and epidemiology at the University of California, San Francisco.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--U.S. Treasury Will Borrow A Record $3 Trillion This Quarter As Stimulus Spending Soars… Gold at New

U.S. Treasury Will Borrow A Record $3 Trillion This Quarter As Stimulus Spending Soars… Gold at New Record High as U.S. Dollar Selling Continues

The Treasury Department said Monday that it will borrow $ 3 trillion during the current quarter to cover the massive @ @ @ @ @ ’ s response to the coronavirus crisis .
Over the last two months , Congress @ @ @ @ @ 3 trillion in emergency stimulus spending via four packages of legislation designed to cushion the @ @ @ @ @ that has forced business closures , furloughs and layoffs on an unprecedented scale .
To @ @ @ @ @ to cover the stimulus measures , the Treasury plans to issue a jaw-dropping amount of @ @ @ @ @ the new debt will also cover tax revenue that has been delayed until June and @ @ @ @ @ end-of-June Treasury cash balance .
Last quarter , the Treasury borrowed about $ 500 billion @ @ @ @ @ borrow another $ 677 billion in the third quarter .
With interest rates near historic @ @ @ @ @ are currently yielding about 0.6 % ) , it is relatively cheap for the government @ @ @ @

The Treasury Department said Monday that it will borrow $3 trillion during the current quarter to cover the massive cost of the federal government’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Over the last two months, Congress has authorized more than $3 trillion in emergency stimulus spending via four packages of legislation designed to cushion the economic blow of the virus that has forced business closures, furloughs and layoffs on an unprecedented scale.
To come up with the cash to cover the stimulus measures, the Treasury plans to issue a jaw-dropping amount of debt.
The Treasury said the new debt will also cover tax revenue that has been delayed until June and an increase in the assumed end-of-June Treasury cash balance.
Last quarter, the Treasury borrowed about $500 billion, and it plans to borrow another $677 billion in the third quarter.
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With interest rates near historic lows (10-year Treasury notes are currently yielding about 0.6%), it is relatively cheap for the government to borrow money.