investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--McCullough: The Fed Is Going To Lose Control

In this clip from “ The Macro Show , ” Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough minces no words as he responds @ @ @ @ @ question about the direction of the U.S. Dollar , Treasury yields and whether the Federal @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr. Keith R. McCullough is the Founder and CEO of Hedgeye Risk Management LLC @ @ @ @ @ sector at the firm .
Prior to founding the firm , Mr. McCullough was a @ @ @ @ @ and Managing Director at the Carlyle-Bluewave Partners hedge fund .
Prior to that , he @ @ @ @ @ Magnetar Capital ; a Founder , Managing Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager at Falconhenge Partners , @ @ @ @ @ Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Dawson Herman Capital Management .
Mr. McCullough got @ @ @ @ @ Equity Sales Analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston .
He is currently co-chair of the @ @ @ @ @ he writes regularly for Fortune and Forbes and is the author of the popular book @ @ @ @ @ Fund Manager .

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In this clip from “The Macro Show,” Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough minces no words as he responds to a subscriber’s question about the direction of the U.S. Dollar, Treasury yields and whether the Federal Reserve will eventually lose control.
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Mr. Keith R. McCullough is the Founder and CEO of Hedgeye Risk Management LLC. He covers the strategy sector at the firm. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. McCullough was a Partner, Portfolio Manager, and Managing Director at the Carlyle-Bluewave Partners hedge fund. Prior to that, he was a Portfolio Manager at Magnetar Capital; a Founder, Managing Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager at Falconhenge Partners, LLC; and Partner, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Dawson Herman Capital Management. Mr. McCullough got his start as an Institutional Equity Sales Analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston. He is currently co-chair of the NYC Bipartisan Policy Center; he writes regularly for Fortune and Forbes and is the author of the popular book, Diary of a Hedge Fund Manager.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--‘The economy is not necessarily represented by the S&P numbers,’ says strategist

Bellpointe Chief Strategist David Nelson breaks down the latest on valuations , the stock market , the Federal Reserve , @ @ @ @

Bellpointe Chief Strategist David Nelson breaks down the latest on valuations, the stock market, the Federal Reserve, and the economy.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Why China is Pumping China Stocks

Why China is Pumping China Stocks

TLDR : China is actively fighting domestic capital outflows .
They are incentivising keeping funds on-shore by pumping the equity markets .
Buy large China stocks ( BABA , JD ) .
China has a fixed exchange rate regime .
Blah blah RMB internationalization , blah blah offshore RMB ( which is actually settled in US dollars ) .
This places it within line C of the policy trilemma ( which says , you can ’ t sustainably have all 3 ) .
Since 2005 to about 2017 , the government was moving towards free capital mobility because of large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forex reserves .
You bet billions of RMB left China , which the government didn ’ t really like at first because that reduced domestic investment and would contribute to a weaker RMB .
Basically , China was trying to do all 3 which works for a short while… until your forex reserves run out .
The trade war has definitely been bad for China .
I am going to try and skip politics , but basically foreign exchange reserves have been gapping down ( official Chinese data is 100 % fake ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which doesn ’ t improve relations with trading partners who also buy with US dollars .
You can ’ t exchange for US dollars anymore .
For private citizens , you can only exchange for education purposes or travel .
For companies , you need verification of invoices through both SAFE ( State Administration of Foreign Exchange ) and the tax offices .
This used to take 24hrs , but is now taking 2-3 weeks for amounts > $ 500k .
China also has US dollar denominated bank accounts .
But unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cash unless you have the reasons above .
Chinese media is also branding holding US dollars as unpatriotic , so I ’ m afraid my $ 50k in digital money might be subject to confiscation .
If not , it ’ s just fake money ( can ’ t take cash or wire out ) .
China has been brrrrrring to the pace of JPOW .
Weapon of choice are muni and local bonds , which have been forced upon local banks .
This creates a certain credit problem , but let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later .
China ’ s pretty smart .
All those RMB quotes are fake .
You can try to get US dollars , but that is almost impossible now .
Anyone who wants to buy RMB , contact me and we ’ ll trade at the current price .
So looking at the impossible triangle , free capital mobility has become nonexistent .
In order to keep exchange rate stability ( to avoid a sudden rush towards the door ) and keep printing , free capital mobility needs to be 100 % sacrificed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a population that has seen the west and aspire to get out ?
You need to keep the money onshore .
Thankfully , all Chinese are greedy and the equity markets are full of retailers that pump stocks up or down 10 % per day .
This is one of the reasons for the early July State Council report calling for everyone to buy stocks .
Who ’ s buying ?
Everyone .
And if it drops , the national team takes over .
This creates a powerful incentive to fill the foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would want to get in on the action .
They will exchange their dollars for RMB , get those 20 % gains , but eventually find out trying to get that money back into USD is impossible .
China has also been strengthening the RMB from 7.10 to 6.96 as of yesterday .
Smart , because why would you want to sell an asset that ’ s weakening ?
This is also a reason why China fears gold rallies – buying gold causes RMB to leave .
Happily for the SAFE , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products .
China will pump its domestic markets .
Unless you have a Chinese account , the closest thing you can get to are mega names like Alibaba , JD and Tencent .
I would avoid touching too small companies because of LK coffee problems .
Disclaimer : This information is only for educational purposes .
Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article .
Do you own due diligence or consult your financial professional before making any investment decision .

by 1poundbookingfee
TLDR: China is actively fighting domestic capital outflows. They are incentivising keeping funds on-shore by pumping the equity markets. Buy large China stocks (BABA, JD).
Inb4 pos or ban
The Economics
China has a fixed exchange rate regime. Blah blah RMB internationalization, blah blah offshore RMB (which is actually settled in US dollars). This places it within line C of the policy trilemma (which says, you can’t sustainably have all 3). Since 2005 to about 2017, the government was moving towards free capital mobility because of large amounts of exports which fed the national forex reserves. You bet billions of RMB left China, which the government didn’t really like at first because that reduced domestic investment and would contribute to a weaker RMB. Basically, China was trying to do all 3 which works for a short while… until your forex reserves run out.

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The Current Problem
The trade war has definitely been bad for China. I am going to try and skip politics, but basically foreign exchange reserves have been gapping down (official Chinese data is 100% fake). China is increasingly bellicose as well, which doesn’t improve relations with trading partners who also buy with US dollars.
You can’t exchange for US dollars anymore. For private citizens, you can only exchange for education purposes or travel . For companies, you need verification of invoices through both SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) and the tax offices. This used to take 24hrs, but is now taking 2-3 weeks for amounts >$500k. China also has US dollar denominated bank accounts. But unfortunately, you can’t take it in cash unless you have the reasons above. Chinese media is also branding holding US dollars as unpatriotic, so I’m afraid my $50k in digital money might be subject to confiscation. If not, it’s just fake money (can’t take cash or wire out).
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China has been brrrrrring to the pace of JPOW. Weapon of choice are muni and local bonds, which have been forced upon local banks. This creates a certain credit problem, but let’s not worry about that until later.

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The Solution
China’s pretty smart. All those RMB quotes are fake. You can try to get US dollars, but that is almost impossible now. Anyone who wants to buy RMB, contact me and we’ll trade at the current price. So looking at the impossible triangle, free capital mobility has become nonexistent. In order to keep exchange rate stability (to avoid a sudden rush towards the door) and keep printing, free capital mobility needs to be 100% sacrificed.
How do you do that with a population that has seen the west and aspire to get out? You need to keep the money onshore. Thankfully, all Chinese are greedy and the equity markets are full of retailers that pump stocks up or down 10% per day. This is one of the reasons for the early July State Council report calling for everyone to buy stocks. Who’s buying? Everyone. And if it drops, the national team takes over.
This creates a powerful incentive to fill the foreign reserves again. Foreigners (funds) would want to get in on the action. They will exchange their dollars for RMB, get those 20% gains, but eventually find out trying to get that money back into USD is impossible.
China has also been strengthening the RMB from 7.10 to 6.96 as of yesterday. Smart, because why would you want to sell an asset that’s weakening? This is also a reason why China fears gold rallies – buying gold causes RMB to leave. Happily for the SAFE, some banks have stopped offering their paper gold products.
China will pump its domestic markets. Unless you have a Chinese account, the closest thing you can get to are mega names like Alibaba, JD and Tencent. I would avoid touching too small companies because of LK coffee problems.
Disclaimer: This information is only for educational purposes. Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article. Do you own due diligence or consult your financial professional before making any investment decision.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Big mindset shift already happening:  Precious metals are no longer haven assets. It’s where investo

Bulls Bet That Bond Market ’ s Trillions Are Coming for Gold For unabashed gold bulls , there are trillions @ @ @ @ @ market just ready to snap the metal up in a world short on hedges but @ @ @ @ @ on by real yields at record lows and monetary dangers ahead , asset allocators are @ @ @ @ @ of their government… For the Unemployed , Rising Grocery Prices Stretch Budgets Even More The @ @ @ @ @ rising at the fastest pace in decades since the coronavirus pandemic seized the U.S. economy @ @ @ @ @ for basic staples like beef and eggs and forcing struggling households to rethink how to @ @ @ @ @ table .

The silver miners to Nasdaq ratio just broke out from a near decade resistance! Big mindset shift already happening: Precious metals are no longer haven assets.
It’s where investors position for growth. Buy gold & sell stocks. pic.twitter.com/qPscidtYTO — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) August 5, 2020
Remarkable how inflation expectation and nominal yields are moving in opposite directions. The Fed's new mandate, suppress yields at all cost. Meanwhile, US Treasury keeps raising its borrowing estimates: $947B in Q3
$1.2T in Q4 Just the beginning of a frenetic gold rally. pic.twitter.com/gYbqZ61apl — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) August 5, 2020
For unabashed gold bulls, there are trillions of dollars in the bond market just ready to snap the metal up in a world short on hedges but big on risk. Spurred on by real yields at record lows and monetary dangers ahead, asset allocators are primed to start ditching some of their government…
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The cost of groceries has been rising at the fastest pace in decades since the coronavirus pandemic seized the U.S. economy, leading to sticker shock for basic staples like beef and eggs and forcing struggling households to rethink how to put enough food on the table.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--GFC 2.0 – Fed Pushing on a String edition – 2020 is shaping up to be even worse than the original #G

GFC 2.0 – Fed Pushing on a String edition – 2020 is shaping up to be even worse than the original #GFC of 2008-09…

# recession … # Fed Pushing on a String edition # GFC2 2020 is shaping up to be even worse @ @ @ @ @ of 2008-09… 📉 t.co/7l4wzXCi8W Private Payroll Growth Slows Sharply in July Amid Spike in Virus @ @ @ @ @ workers back to their jobs slowed sharply in July , with private payrolls increasing by @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
One-Third of U.S .
Restaurants Face Permanent Closure This Year Shadow banks are @ @ @ @ @ regulatory negligence ( so are Asset Bubbles ) .
Yellen said in 2014 it was @ @ @ @ @ What happened since '14 ?
QE being used to cover up negligence ~is~ the problem

#recession … #Fed Pushing on a String edition #GFC2 2020 is shaping up to be even worse than the original #GFC of 2008-09… 📉 t.co/7l4wzXCi8W
Private Payroll Growth Slows Sharply in July Amid Spike in Virus
The move to get displaced workers back to their jobs slowed sharply in July, with private payrolls increasing by just 167,000, ADP reported Wednesday.
One-Third of U.S. Restaurants Face Permanent Closure This Year
Shadow banks are a perfect example of Fed regulatory negligence (so are Asset Bubbles). Yellen said in 2014 it was a major problem. 🤨 What happened since '14?
QE being used to cover up negligence ~is~ the problem
"SHADOW BANK WEAKNESS FORCED FED’S MARKET RESCUE", QUARLES says pic.twitter.com/tPnmaCao48
— M/I_Investments (@MI_Investments) August 5, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Global Economy To Freeze Up, Here’s Why – Mike Maloney

“ I am getting prepared for a freezing of the global economy , in which case there will be a @ @ @ @ @ cards don ’ t work…they ’ re going to be scrambling , trying to figure @ @ @ @ @ Massive currency creation is the only thing they can do and that eventually ends in @ @ @ @ @

“I am getting prepared for a freezing of the global economy, in which case there will be a period of time where credit cards don’t work…they’re going to be scrambling, trying to figure out what to do. Massive currency creation is the only thing they can do and that eventually ends in hyperinflation…” – Mike Maloney
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--NKLA tanks 16% after earnings call yields nothing

No revenue , no data , not even new 3d renderings The call came and went without a specific update @ @ @ @ @ electric truck due to be released in 2021 or a reveal of a manufacturing partner @ @ @ @ @ .
The number of reservations for the Badger pickup truck also wasn ’ t doled @

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No revenue, no data, not even new 3d renderings
The call came and went without a specific update on customers for the battery-powered electric truck due to be released in 2021 or a reveal of a manufacturing partner for the Badger pickup truck.
The number of reservations for the Badger pickup truck also wasn’t doled out


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--[CNBC] Jim Cramer railed against what he saw was “clueless buying” on the market Tuesday – “Never un

[CNBC] Jim Cramer railed against what he saw was “clueless buying” on the market Tuesday – “Never underestimate the power of enthusiastic buyers who do not know what they’re doing”

Stocks on Wall Street ran higher Tuesday on “ clueless buying , ” CNBC ’ s Jim Cramer said after the market closed for the day .
Some of the action drew scorn from the former hedge fund manager , who had some words for enthusiastic buyers that put money to play .
“ Last night , I told you not to overthink the run in the Covid stocks .
Sometimes the market rallies and it makes perfect sense , ” the “ Mad Money ” host said .
“ Then there are days like today , when I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market can be.
” U.S. equities traded higher as Wall Street continued to digest results from the current earnings season .
About 70 % of S & P 500 companies have reported quarterly results .
The Dow Jones industrials added 164 points for a 0.62 % gain at the close , finishing at 26,828.47 .
The S & P 500 advanced 0.36 % to 3,306.51 and the Nasdaq Composite trekked 0.35 % higher to another record close of 10,941.17 .
Cramer offered another takeaway from Tuesday ’ s action : “ Never underestimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not know what they ’ re doing.
” He called out the misguided rush into oil producer BP and delayed appetite for biopharmaceutical products maker Sorrento Therapeutics , both of whose stocks rallied higher .
“ Sometimes the stock market roars and it makes perfect sense , but there ’ s also plenty of stupidity , especially during earnings season when there ’ s so much news that it ’ s hard to keep track of what ’ s going on , ” he said .

www.cnbc.com/2020/08/04/jim-cramer-i-cant-take-how-stupidly-bullish-this-market-can-be.html
Stocks on Wall Street ran higher Tuesday on “clueless buying,” CNBC’s Jim Cramer said after the market closed for the day.
Some of the action drew scorn from the former hedge fund manager, who had some words for enthusiastic buyers that put money to play.
“Last night, I told you not to overthink the run in the Covid stocks. Sometimes the market rallies and it makes perfect sense,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Then there are days like today, when I can’t take how stupidly bullish this market can be.”
U.S. equities traded higher as Wall Street continued to digest results from the current earnings season. About 70% of S&P 500 companies have reported quarterly results.
The Dow Jones industrials added 164 points for a 0.62% gain at the close, finishing at 26,828.47. The S&P 500 advanced 0.36% to 3,306.51 and the Nasdaq Composite trekked 0.35% higher to another record close of 10,941.17.
Cramer offered another takeaway from Tuesday’s action: “Never underestimate the power of enthusiastic buyers who do not know what they’re doing.”
He called out the misguided rush into oil producer BP and delayed appetite for biopharmaceutical products maker Sorrento Therapeutics, both of whose stocks rallied higher.
“Sometimes the stock market roars and it makes perfect sense, but there’s also plenty of stupidity, especially during earnings season when there’s so much news that it’s hard to keep track of what’s going on,” he said.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--ADP reports only 167K private sector jobs added in July, way below the 1.2 million expected

The move to get displaced workers back to their jobs slowed sharply in July , with private payrolls increasing by @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
That total was well below the 1 million expected from economists surveyed by @ @ @ @ @ tumble from the 4.314 million created in June , according to the report , which @ @ @ @ @ Moody ’ s Analytics .

The move to get displaced workers back to their jobs slowed sharply in July, with private payrolls increasing by just 167,000, ADP reported Wednesday.
That total was well below the 1 million expected from economists surveyed by Dow Jones and represented a tumble from the 4.314 million created in June, according to the report, which is prepared in conjunction with Moody’s Analytics.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Alex Newman – Fight Marxist Democrats Like our Lives Depend on It. America at War with Godless Marxi

Alex Newman – Fight Marxist Democrats Like our Lives Depend on It. America at War with Godless Marxists

Journalist Alex Newman thinks that today ’ s Marxist Democrat party will ultimately resort to mass murder to get their godless utopia .
Newman says , “ Is this going to work ?
Can they get most Americans to believe this stuff ?
Unfortunately , it ’ s been very effective so far .
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I think they are preparing for the final phase in this , and we know what the final phase .
The FBI Agent that infiltrated the leadership of the Weather Underground , Larry Grathwohl .
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they explained to him that once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were prepared to exterminate 25 million Americans that would not or could not be reeducated .
So , that ’ s where we are moving .
It ’ s taken them a lot longer than they expected .
The public school system , combined with the fake media , combined with the popular culture and entertainment , is very effective .
Whether they succeed or not is still very much up in the air .
We have got to fight like our lives depend on it , like or liberty depends on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family , our church depends on it–because it does.
” Newman says rescuing our children from public school education and Marxist indoctrination is the most important front in this war to save America .

Journalist Alex Newman thinks that today’s Marxist Democrat party will ultimately resort to mass murder to get their godless utopia. Newman says, “Is this going to work? Can they get most Americans to believe this stuff? Unfortunately, it’s been very effective so far. . . . I think they are preparing for the final phase in this, and we know what the final phase. The FBI Agent that infiltrated the leadership of the Weather Underground, Larry Grathwohl . . . they explained to him that once they overthrow the system . . . they were prepared to exterminate 25 million Americans that would not or could not be reeducated. So, that’s where we are moving. It’s taken them a lot longer than they expected. The public school system, combined with the fake media, combined with the popular culture and entertainment, is very effective. Whether they succeed or not is still very much up in the air. We have got to fight like our lives depend on it, like or liberty depends on it, like our nation, our family, our church depends on it–because it does.”
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Newman says rescuing our children from public school education and Marxist indoctrination is the most important front in this war to save America.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--China Buying Up American Corn Due To Flooding, Creating Food Shortage Crisis

( Natural News ) Unprecedented flooding in communist China ’ s major food-producing regions is spiking demand for American corn , which is putting immense strain on already limited supplies .
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) , exporters here in the United States recently sold 1.937 million metric tons of corn to China , which is the third-largest deal for exported grain in our country ’ s history .
The runner-up was another recent sale earlier this season of 1.762 million tons of corn , creating a combined total of 3.699 million tons of American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just this summer alone .
Reports indicate that China has been ramping up its import of U.S. corn since March , the same month that a Wuhan coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic was declared by the Trump administration .
Much of this corn is destined for animal feedlots in China , which started to become bare after China was largely cut off from receiving barley imports from Australia .
China is purchasing American corn not only from this season , which ends on August 31 , but also from next season .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet or exceed the World Trade Organization ’ s quota of 7.2 million tons of corn imports from any country in the year , ” reports Bloomberg , as syndicated by MSN .
If the Three Gorges Dam fails , China will need as much food as it can get As we reported , excess rains in and around the region where China ’ s failing Three Gorges Dam is located have created a dire situation for the nation ’ s nearly 1.4 billion people , who could face mass starvation .
China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and insists that the Three Gorges Dam is just fine .
But many are speculating based on satellite imagery that the dam could be bowing , and that what lies below is at risk of major inundation should it ultimately fail .
In the meantime , China is hoarding up agricultural goods , many of which are being imported from the U.S .
While China purchased $ 24 billion worth of food from the U.S. back in 2017 , that number has soared to $ 36.5 billion this year , a more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to successfully reach its import quota , this could spell good news for President Donald Trump , whose support from farmers ahead of the upcoming election in November is likely to see a significant boost .
In addition to corn , China is also buying up American soybeans to the tune of 1.925 million tons in the week ending on July 23 .
This represents the biggest weekly total since November 17 , 2016 , right after Trump was elected president .
All this buying is taking place amid an escalating conflict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is accusing the U.S. of stoking a new Cold War , while the U.S. has indicated that Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) is “ the central threat of our times.
” Some worry that China will slow its agricultural purchases as the situation further degrades , with China already showing signs of slowing down in soybean purchases .
At the same time , China needs these soybeans and anything else it can get its hands on in the event that the Three Gorges Dam turns into an all-out disaster .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pork , even as food and meat prices have gone up as consumer buying power has gone down , ” notes one AgWeb commenter about the situation .
“ I do not want to weaponize the world food supply , but I have no desire to impose hardship on our own people either , particularly when it enriches a select few .
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by Ethan Huff of Natural News
(Natural News) Unprecedented flooding in communist China’s major food-producing regions is spiking demand for American corn, which is putting immense strain on already limited supplies.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), exporters here in the United States recently sold 1.937 million metric tons of corn to China, which is the third-largest deal for exported grain in our country’s history.
The runner-up was another recent sale earlier this season of 1.762 million tons of corn, creating a combined total of 3.699 million tons of American corn that has been exported to China just this summer alone.
Reports indicate that China has been ramping up its import of U.S. corn since March, the same month that a Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was declared by the Trump administration.
Much of this corn is destined for animal feedlots in China, which started to become bare after China was largely cut off from receiving barley imports from Australia. China is purchasing American corn not only from this season, which ends on August 31, but also from next season.
“That puts China on a path to meet or exceed the World Trade Organization’s quota of 7.2 million tons of corn imports from any country in the year,” reports Bloomberg, as syndicated by MSN.
If the Three Gorges Dam fails, China will need as much food as it can get
As we reported, excess rains in and around the region where China’s failing Three Gorges Dam is located have created a dire situation for the nation’s nearly 1.4 billion people, who could face mass starvation.
China claims to have things under control, and insists that the Three Gorges Dam is just fine. But many are speculating based on satellite imagery that the dam could be bowing, and that what lies below is at risk of major inundation should it ultimately fail.
In the meantime, China is hoarding up agricultural goods, many of which are being imported from the U.S. While China purchased $24 billion worth of food from the U.S. back in 2017, that number has soared to $36.5 billion this year, a more than 50 percent increase.
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If China is able to successfully reach its import quota, this could spell good news for President Donald Trump, whose support from farmers ahead of the upcoming election in November is likely to see a significant boost.
In addition to corn, China is also buying up American soybeans to the tune of 1.925 million tons in the week ending on July 23. This represents the biggest weekly total since November 17, 2016, right after Trump was elected president.
All this buying is taking place amid an escalating conflict between the U.S. and China. China is accusing the U.S. of stoking a new Cold War, while the U.S. has indicated that Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is “the central threat of our times.”
Some worry that China will slow its agricultural purchases as the situation further degrades, with China already showing signs of slowing down in soybean purchases. At the same time, China needs these soybeans and anything else it can get its hands on in the event that the Three Gorges Dam turns into an all-out disaster.
“We have also sold a huge amount of pork, even as food and meat prices have gone up as consumer buying power has gone down,” notes one AgWeb commenter about the situation.
“I do not want to weaponize the world food supply, but I have no desire to impose hardship on our own people either, particularly when it enriches a select few.”
Sources for this article include:
MSN.com
NaturalNews.com
AgWeb.com


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Biden Corruption Scandal CONTINUES–What Was Hunter Biden Doing in MOSCOW?

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appeared on “ Lou Dobbs Tonight ” on the Fox Business Network , to discuss @ @ @ @ @ records , the ongoing unrest in America , and more !

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appeared on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on the Fox Business Network, to discuss Hunter Biden’s travel records, the ongoing unrest in America, and more!
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Coca-Cola ‘paid scientists to downplay how sugary beverages fueled the obesity crisis between 2013-2

Coca-Cola ‘paid scientists to downplay how sugary beverages fueled the obesity crisis between 2013-2015,’ medical journal study finds

• The Global Energy Balance Network ( GEBN ) , founded in 2014 , claimed to be a group of researchers studying causes of obesity • Researchers now say it was ‘ front group ’ for Coca-Cola to promote that a lack of exercise , not a bad diet or sugar , is driving the US obesity epidemic • An analysis of emails showed that GEBN tried to downplay that Coca-Cola was a donor and how much it donated • The beverage company also supported a close team of academics that was dubbed the ’ email family ’ Coca-Cola ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role sugar plays in contributing to obesity has been called a ‘ low point in this history of public health.
’ The beverage company donated millions of dollars to a team of researchers at a non-profit claiming to look into causes of excess weight gain in the US .
However , the team ended up being a ‘ front group ’ for Coca-Cola and promoted the idea that it was a lack of exercise , not a bad diet , that was the primary driver of the US obesity epidemic .
What ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downplay the fact that Coca-Cola was a donor of its research , and how much money the company gifted .

The Global Energy Balance Network (GEBN), founded in 2014, claimed to be a group of researchers studying causes of obesity
Researchers now say it was ‘front group’ for Coca-Cola to promote that a lack of exercise, not a bad diet or sugar, is driving the US obesity epidemic
An analysis of emails showed that GEBN tried to downplay that Coca-Cola was a donor and how much it donated
The beverage company also supported a close team of academics that was dubbed the ’email family’
Coca-Cola’s work with scientists to downplay the role sugar plays in contributing to obesity has been called a ‘low point in this history of public health.’
The beverage company donated millions of dollars to a team of researchers at a non-profit claiming to look into causes of excess weight gain in the US.
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However, the team ended up being a ‘front group’ for Coca-Cola and promoted the idea that it was a lack of exercise, not a bad diet, that was the primary driver of the US obesity epidemic.
What’s more, the group tried to downplay the fact that Coca-Cola was a donor of its research, and how much money the company gifted.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines (made in China) coming to Canada thanks to Trudeau (video)

The good stuff begins around the 50 second mark…
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-05--Just Who Is Buying The Same Stocks Day In and Day Out?

Stocks ripped higher early yesterday .
However , there was NO follow through .
The market effectively traded sideways after the early morning ramp .
What ’ s really interesting is the fact that this happened EVERYWHERE in the market , not just the S & P 500 .
Even the super popular FANG stocks went nowhere after the first 15 minutes .
Put simply , the gains came early yesterday .
And like most days , they were concentrated in a handful of stocks : the large tech companies/ FANGs .
The chart below compares their performance to that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the session .
So why are these same companies outperforming so much ?
Because the large tech stocks ( Microsoft , Apple , Amazon , Facebook ) are where central banks are buying .
Together these companies account for nearly 20 % of the stock market .
And if central banks can get them to rally , the rest of the market will follow .
Put another way , if you were going to rig the market , these are the companies you ’ d be buying .
And with the same stocks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s pretty clear it ’ s central banks doing the buying .
We know the Swiss National bank buys these companies .
And I strongly suspect the Fed is doing it to via some backdoor method .
Regardless of who is doing the buying , “ someone ” is ramping the market using these companies .
At the end of the day , it all boils down to what I ’ ve been saying since 2017… that the Fed and other central banks are trapped in a vicious cycle through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with each successive bust .
We had the Tech Bubble in the ’ 90s .
The Housing Bubble in the mid-00s .
And now the Everything Bubble in 2020 .
On that note , we ’ re putting together an Executive Summary on how to play this move .
It will identify which investments will perform best during the Fed ’ s next bubble , including a unique play that could more than double the performance of the S & P 500 .
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Stocks ripped higher early yesterday. However, there was NO follow through. The market effectively traded sideways after the early morning ramp.
What’s really interesting is the fact that this happened EVERYWHERE in the market, not just the S&P 500. Even the super popular FANG stocks went nowhere after the first 15 minutes.
Put simply, the gains came early yesterday. And like most days, they were concentrated in a handful of stocks: the large tech companies/ FANGs. The chart below compares their performance to that of the S&P 500 for the session.
So why are these same companies outperforming so much?
Because the large tech stocks (Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Facebook) are where central banks are buying.
Together these companies account for nearly 20% of the stock market. And if central banks can get them to rally, the rest of the market will follow.
Put another way, if you were going to rig the market, these are the companies you’d be buying.
And with the same stocks moving higher day after day like clockwork, it’s pretty clear it’s central banks doing the buying.
We know the Swiss National bank buys these companies. And I strongly suspect the Fed is doing it to via some backdoor method.
Regardless of who is doing the buying, “someone” is ramping the market using these companies.
At the end of the day, it all boils down to what I’ve been saying since 2017… that the Fed and other central banks are trapped in a vicious cycle through which it INTENTIONALLY creates bubbles to deal with each successive bust.
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We had the Tech Bubble in the ’90s.
The Housing Bubble in the mid-00s.
And now the Everything Bubble in 2020.
On that note, we’re putting together an Executive Summary on how to play this move.
It will identify which investments will perform best during the Fed’s next bubble, including a unique play that could more than double the performance of the S&P 500.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Food Prices Rise To Dangerous Levels As “A Second Wave Of Layoffs” Hits The U.S. Economy

You may have noticed that food prices have started to go up very aggressively .
I repeatedly warned my readers that this is precisely what would happen , and more price increases are on the way .
Fear of COVID-19 has sparked a tremendous amount of extra demand as Americans have feverishly stocked up their pantries , and at the same time the virus has made it very difficult for the major food companies to keep up .
Over the past several months we have seen a large number of food production facilities close down temporarily , food supply chains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chaos , and grocery stores have found it increasingly difficult to keep their shelves full .
Many years ago I remember sitting in an Econ 101 class as a very young college student , and one of the things that I learned was that prices are going to rise when supply goes down and demand goes up .
So it was inevitable that grocery store prices would become more painful , and the latest numbers that have been released by the BEA are definitely quite alarming… If prices keep going up like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to have to start cutting beef out of their diets simply because they can not afford it anymore .
And of course these price increases are coming at a really bad time , because we are in the midst of a historic economic downturn .
When an Oregon woman named Bella Flores recently took her monthly trip to the grocery store , she was shocked by how much prices have gone up… Actually , if I could get out of the grocery store with a bill of only 69 dollars I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it seems like you can ’ t even get a full cart of groceries for under 200 dollars where I live .
Sadly , more price increases are on the way .
Demand is going to remain high , and many food companies will continue to operate at reduced levels .
For example , just consider what the CEO of Tyson Foods recently had to say… With food prices already at such elevated levels , the Federal Reserve has decided that now is a perfect time to jack up inflation even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article entitled “ The Fed is expected to make a major commitment to ramping up inflation soon ” … You can almost always count on the Federal Reserve to do the wrong thing .
Meanwhile , Fox Business is reporting that a “ second wave of layoffs ” has now hit the economy… We already knew that millions upon millions of the jobs that were originally lost are never coming back , and now we are learning that millions of the jobs that were actually regained are being lost again .
So what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time that food prices are skyrocketing , countless Americans find themselves out of work and no longer have paychecks coming in .
And this may help to explain why the U.S. Census Bureau is finding that so many Americans are missing meals right now… During the first half of this year we witnessed lines at food banks that were up to two miles long , and we are likely to see similar scenes throughout the rest of 2020 .
But the good news is that the U.S. is still in better shape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
As I have detailed previously , giant armies of locusts have been devastating crops in Africa , the Middle East and Asia , and now it is being reported that they have decided to invade Russia… Meanwhile , “ nearly one-third of China has been impacted by severe flooding ” , and that is having a dramatic affect on crop production over there .
Even during the best of times , we struggle to feed everyone on the entire planet , and here in 2020 global food production has been hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I fully expect that global food supplies will increasingly become tighter , and that has very serious implications for the years ahead of us .
Yes , food prices are already very high , but now is the time to stock up because they are only going to go higher .
Unfortunately , there are millions upon millions of Americans that can ’ t afford to stock up because they have already lost their jobs and no longer have any income coming in .

by Michael Snyder
You may have noticed that food prices have started to go up very aggressively. I repeatedly warned my readers that this is precisely what would happen, and more price increases are on the way. Fear of COVID-19 has sparked a tremendous amount of extra demand as Americans have feverishly stocked up their pantries, and at the same time the virus has made it very difficult for the major food companies to keep up. Over the past several months we have seen a large number of food production facilities close down temporarily, food supply chains have been thrown into a state of chaos, and grocery stores have found it increasingly difficult to keep their shelves full. Many years ago I remember sitting in an Econ 101 class as a very young college student, and one of the things that I learned was that prices are going to rise when supply goes down and demand goes up. So it was inevitable that grocery store prices would become more painful, and the latest numbers that have been released by the BEA are definitely quite alarming…
According to data released last week by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, almost all kinds of food have seen an increase in its price since February. Beef and veal prices are up a staggering 20.2% since before the pandemic, while other staples like eggs (10.4%), poultry (8.6%) and pork (8.5%) have also seen significant increases.
If prices keep going up like this, a lot of American families are going to have to start cutting beef out of their diets simply because they cannot afford it anymore.
And of course these price increases are coming at a really bad time, because we are in the midst of a historic economic downturn. When an Oregon woman named Bella Flores recently took her monthly trip to the grocery store, she was shocked by how much prices have gone up…
Medford resident Bella Flores says she felt the shock when she recently went to the store to pick up her monthly items. “It kept going up, $50 and then $69, I’m like oh crap man it’s a lot,” she said.
Actually, if I could get out of the grocery store with a bill of only 69 dollars I would be jumping for joy.
These days, it seems like you can’t even get a full cart of groceries for under 200 dollars where I live.
Sadly, more price increases are on the way. Demand is going to remain high, and many food companies will continue to operate at reduced levels. For example, just consider what the CEO of Tyson Foods recently had to say…
During a recent call with analysts discussing third-quarter financial results, Tyson (TSN) CEO Noel White said that some of the company’s facilities “continue to operate at decreased production levels.”
With food prices already at such elevated levels, the Federal Reserve has decided that now is a perfect time to jack up inflation even more. The following comes from a CNBC article entitled “The Fed is expected to make a major commitment to ramping up inflation soon”…
In the next few months, the Federal Reserve will be solidifying a policy outline that would commit it to low rates for years as it pursues an agenda of higher inflation and a return to the full employment picture that vanished as the coronavirus pandemic hit. Recent statements from Fed officials and analysis from market veterans and economists point to a move to “average inflation” targeting in which inflation above the central bank’s usual 2% target would be tolerated and even desired.
Isn’t that wonderful?
You can almost always count on the Federal Reserve to do the wrong thing.
Meanwhile, Fox Business is reporting that a “second wave of layoffs” has now hit the economy…
A second wave of layoffs is hitting American workers during a surge in coronavirus cases nationwide, and a Congressional stalemate over stimulus relief, according to a new survey by Cornell University and RIWI. The researchers conducted the survey between July 23 and Aug. 1, and found that 31% of workers who had been placed back on payrolls after initially being laid off have now been laid off for a second time. Additionally, 26% of rehired workers say they’ve been told that they may be laid off again.
Those numbers are absolutely staggering.
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We already knew that millions upon millions of the jobs that were originally lost are never coming back, and now we are learning that millions of the jobs that were actually regained are being lost again.
So what this means is that at the exact same time that food prices are skyrocketing, countless Americans find themselves out of work and no longer have paychecks coming in.
What a nightmare.
And this may help to explain why the U.S. Census Bureau is finding that so many Americans are missing meals right now…
This week the US Census Bureau published results of a survey in which nearly 30 million out of 249 million respondents said they did not have enough to eat at some point in the week before July 21. It was the highest number of people reporting insufficient food since the Census started tracking that information in early May.
During the first half of this year we witnessed lines at food banks that were up to two miles long, and we are likely to see similar scenes throughout the rest of 2020.
But the good news is that the U.S. is still in better shape than much of the rest of the world. As I have detailed previously, giant armies of locusts have been devastating crops in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and now it is being reported that they have decided to invade Russia…
Locust swarms have invaded Russia’s southern regions causing colossal damage to the local agriculture. According to regional authorities, the damage is estimated at over 13 million US dollars. A state of emergency has been declared in seven parts of the republic of Kalmykia, according to the Emergency Ministry.
Meanwhile, “nearly one-third of China has been impacted by severe flooding”, and that is having a dramatic affect on crop production over there.
Even during the best of times, we struggle to feed everyone on the entire planet, and here in 2020 global food production has been hit by a whole host of major problems.
I fully expect that global food supplies will increasingly become tighter, and that has very serious implications for the years ahead of us.
Yes, food prices are already very high, but now is the time to stock up because they are only going to go higher.
Unfortunately, there are millions upon millions of Americans that can’t afford to stock up because they have already lost their jobs and no longer have any income coming in.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Primary Voting Results Clearly Show Which Direction America Is Heading

Elections have consequences , and the results that have been coming in from all over the country during this primary season are making it very clear where both major political parties are heading .
For the Democrats , we have seen a number of progressive candidates win extremely impressive victories lately , and that includes knocking off a couple moderate Democrats that had been serving in Congress for a very long time .
On the other side , conservative challengers have been soundly defeated by moderate Republicans over and over again .
As funny as this may sound , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same direction at this point .
Both parties appear to be moving to the left , and that has fundamental implications for the future of this nation .
This week , we witnessed a couple more examples which demonstrate how powerful the progressive movement has become .
In 2018 , radical leftist Rashida Tlaib squeaked out an incredibly close victory over moderate Democrat Brenda Jones in a primary contest in Michigan , but things were completely different for this year ’ s rematch .
With about 90 percent of the vote in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Jones did… Frankly , I was stunned by her margin of victory .
After all of the outrageous things that Tlaib has done and said over the past couple of years , it boggles the mind that there are so many people that would be willing to vote for her .
But this is where America is headed .
And considering the fact that she is in one of the most liberal districts in the country , there is absolutely no chance that Tlaib will be defeated in the general election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate pull off an absolutely spectacular upset down in Missouri .
Representative William Lacy Clay has served 10 terms in Congress , and prior to that his father had held the same seat going all the way back to 1969 .
But on Tuesday , Missouri voters decided to send a radical political activist named Cori Bush to Congress instead of him… I don ’ t know how that could have possibly happened , but it did .
Bush ’ s victory is being compared to another stunning upset which happened last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ District .
Somehow , progressive Jamaal Bowman was able to defeat Representative Eliot Engel , and that result sent shockwaves through the Democratic establishment in Washington .
Engel has served in Congress for 16 terms , and he probably thought that he would hold on to that position for as long as he wished .
But the progressives came after him , and they were able to take him down .
And next week the progressives will have a couple more opportunities to score big wins… On the Republican side , we just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flames .
On Tuesday , Roger Marshall crushed former Secretary of State Kris Kobach to win the Republican Senate primary in Kansas .
Kobach is deeply hated by the liberals in the media because of his firm stance against illegal immigration .
During his time as Secretary of State , he pushed for a law “ requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote ” … What is wrong with that ?
Doesn ’ t it just make sense that people should be able to prove that they are eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote ?
But that got him on the bad side of a whole lot of people , and now his political career is probably done for good .
What happened to Kobach wouldn ’ t be so bad if conservatives were winning elsewhere , but that just isn ’ t happening , and the number of true conservatives in Congress has dwindled to a depressingly low number .
At this point there is Rand Paul and a handful of others , and they are vastly outnumbered by the “ moderates ” in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of Republicans that still use the term “ conservative ” to describe themselves , but their voting records suggest otherwise .
Just look at what has been going on during this COVID-19 pandemic .
Republicans and Democrats have worked together to authorize all sorts of radical socialist programs , spending trillions of dollars and exploding the size of the national debt in the process .
Meanwhile , yet again this year both parties voted to shower Planned Parenthood with hundreds of millions of dollars and to fully fund a whole host of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the agenda of the radical left .
Just about every single bill that gets through Congress is an abomination .
The reason why Ron Paul earned the nickname of “ Dr .
No ” before he retired was because there were very , very few bills that he could actually vote yes on .
If those representing you in Congress vote yes on most of the bills that get approved , that is a clear indication that they need to be voted out as soon as possible .
Because if America stays on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there isn ’ t going to be an America .
Sadly , voices like mine are in the minority , and there is so much passion and energy on the left these days .
Americans seem to have decided on the direction that they would like to see this country go , but that road certainly does not lead anywhere good .

by Michael Snyder
Elections have consequences, and the results that have been coming in from all over the country during this primary season are making it very clear where both major political parties are heading. For the Democrats, we have seen a number of progressive candidates win extremely impressive victories lately, and that includes knocking off a couple moderate Democrats that had been serving in Congress for a very long time. On the other side, conservative challengers have been soundly defeated by moderate Republicans over and over again. As funny as this may sound, both parties appear to be moving in the same direction at this point. Both parties appear to be moving to the left, and that has fundamental implications for the future of this nation.
This week, we witnessed a couple more examples which demonstrate how powerful the progressive movement has become. In 2018, radical leftist Rashida Tlaib squeaked out an incredibly close victory over moderate Democrat Brenda Jones in a primary contest in Michigan, but things were completely different for this year’s rematch.
With about 90 percent of the vote in, Tlaib had almost twice as many votes as Jones did…
Ms. Tlaib, 44, defeated Brenda Jones, 60, the president of the Detroit City Council, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday morning. With 90 percent of votes counted, Ms. Tlaib had 66 percent of the vote to Ms. Jones’s 34 percent.
Frankly, I was stunned by her margin of victory.
After all of the outrageous things that Tlaib has done and said over the past couple of years, it boggles the mind that there are so many people that would be willing to vote for her.
But this is where America is headed.
And considering the fact that she is in one of the most liberal districts in the country, there is absolutely no chance that Tlaib will be defeated in the general election.
Meanwhile, we just witnessed a progressive candidate pull off an absolutely spectacular upset down in Missouri.
Representative William Lacy Clay has served 10 terms in Congress, and prior to that his father had held the same seat going all the way back to 1969. But on Tuesday, Missouri voters decided to send a radical political activist named Cori Bush to Congress instead of him…
Cori Bush, a onetime homeless woman who led protests following a white police officer’s fatal shooting of a black 18-year-old in Ferguson, ousted longtime Rep. William Lacy Clay Tuesday in Missouri’s Democratic primary, ending a political dynasty that has spanned more than a half-century.
I don’t know how that could have possibly happened, but it did.
Bush’s victory is being compared to another stunning upset which happened last month in New York’s 16th Congressional District. Somehow, progressive Jamaal Bowman was able to defeat Representative Eliot Engel, and that result sent shockwaves through the Democratic establishment in Washington.
Engel has served in Congress for 16 terms, and he probably thought that he would hold on to that position for as long as he wished.
But the progressives came after him, and they were able to take him down.
And next week the progressives will have a couple more opportunities to score big wins…
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Next week, squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota will face a challenge from a well-funded opponent, Antone Melton-Meaux. On Sept. 1, progressive Alex Morse, the 31-year-old mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts, will try to knock off Rep. Richard Neal, one of the most powerful House Democrats.
On the Republican side, we just witnessed another strong conservative go down in flames.
On Tuesday, Roger Marshall crushed former Secretary of State Kris Kobach to win the Republican Senate primary in Kansas.
Kobach is deeply hated by the liberals in the media because of his firm stance against illegal immigration. During his time as Secretary of State, he pushed for a law “requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote”…
Kansas quietly filed its petition last week with the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Kris Kobach’s signature policy requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s office announced in June their plans to file the petition with the high court after a federal judge struck down the law in 2018. That decision was upheld by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals this year.
What is wrong with that?
Doesn’t it just make sense that people should be able to prove that they are eligible to vote before they are allowed to vote?
But that got him on the bad side of a whole lot of people, and now his political career is probably done for good.
What happened to Kobach wouldn’t be so bad if conservatives were winning elsewhere, but that just isn’t happening, and the number of true conservatives in Congress has dwindled to a depressingly low number. At this point there is Rand Paul and a handful of others, and they are vastly outnumbered by the “moderates” in the Republican Party.
Of course there are plenty of Republicans that still use the term “conservative” to describe themselves, but their voting records suggest otherwise.
Just look at what has been going on during this COVID-19 pandemic. Republicans and Democrats have worked together to authorize all sorts of radical socialist programs, spending trillions of dollars and exploding the size of the national debt in the process. Meanwhile, yet again this year both parties voted to shower Planned Parenthood with hundreds of millions of dollars and to fully fund a whole host of other radical social engineering programs which promote the agenda of the radical left.
Just about every single bill that gets through Congress is an abomination. The reason why Ron Paul earned the nickname of “Dr. No” before he retired was because there were very, very few bills that he could actually vote yes on.
If those representing you in Congress vote yes on most of the bills that get approved, that is a clear indication that they need to be voted out as soon as possible.
Because if America stays on the path that it is currently on, there isn’t going to be an America.
Sadly, voices like mine are in the minority, and there is so much passion and energy on the left these days.
Americans seem to have decided on the direction that they would like to see this country go, but that road certainly does not lead anywhere good.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Pompeo Drops a BOMB on Senator Feinstein She Will NEVER Recover From

Jim Hoft from The Gateway Pundit reports , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures @ @ @ @ @ Secretary of State discussed the Chinese app TikTok , the Chinese human rights abuses and @ @ @ @ @ Kong .

Jim Hoft from The Gateway Pundit reports, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures Sunday morning. The Trump Secretary of State discussed the Chinese app TikTok, the Chinese human rights abuses and the postponed election in Hong Kong.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-07--Ricky Gervais: Censoring Speech Is Dangerous

Ricky Gervais has become one of the most vocal defenders of free speech—and he CRUSHES IT 💥 So well said @

Ricky Gervais has become one of the most vocal defenders of free speech—and he CRUSHES IT 💥 So well said.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--SEDITIOUS CONSPIRACY: Top Democrats contemplate civil war if Biden loses: Yet the media still only t

SEDITIOUS CONSPIRACY: Top Democrats contemplate civil war if Biden loses: Yet the media still only talks about Trump not accepting the result.

The chattering caste of Washington DC has spent much of the summer obsessed with the idea that Donald Trump will refuse to leave office if he loses in November , as Cockburn has already noted .
This perennial topic was silly enough when it was restricted to Nancy Pelosi making awkward assertions on cable television .
But in the last two weeks , like QAnon , the fantasy has become substantially more elaborate , and less healthy .
Numerous outlets , led by the Boston Globe , have showered attention on an endeavor calling itself the ‘ Transition Integrity Project.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly big names in American politics , but certainly many people who would like to think they are big names : former Scott Walker aide Liz Mair , ex-Bush speechwriter David Frum , former DNC chair Donna Brazile , and so forth .
Once assembled , these sort-of-distinguished personages played out simulations ( ‘ games ’ ) of four possible 2020 election outcomes : a large Biden win , a narrow Biden win , a narrow Trump win ( while losing the popular vote ) , and an election with no real clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Transition Integrity Project , all emphasized that the simulations showed the threat posed to democracy by the Apricot Adolf .
‘ We…assess that President Trump is likely to contest the result by both legal and extra-legal means , in an attempt to hold onto power , ’ the project ’ s final report says .
But Cockburn has a quibble .
Though labeled ‘ bipartisan ’ , the simulation seems to be entirely the work of Democrats alongside anti-Trump Republicans .
Nobody actually allied with the President appears to have played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t always the smartest but , saying that President Trump is ‘ likely ’ to contest an election result , simply because his enemies think he wants to , doesn ’ t strike him as very newsworthy .
Far more interesting , and totally unnoticed , is the behavior of former Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta .
Podesta also took part in the simulations , and unlike the anti-Trump Republicans , he wasn ’ t pretending to be someone he hates .
Instead , organizers did the sensible thing : they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat .
Because the simulation designers apparently wanted to torment him as much as possible , Podesta had to endure an exact 2016 repeat : he played Joe Biden in a simulation where Trump loses the popular vote but wins a close but convincing victory in the Electoral College .

via spectator.us:
The chattering caste of Washington DC has spent much of the summer obsessed with the idea that Donald Trump will refuse to leave office if he loses in November, as Cockburn has already noted.
This perennial topic was silly enough when it was restricted to Nancy Pelosi making awkward assertions on cable television. But in the last two weeks, like QAnon, the fantasy has become substantially more elaborate, and less healthy. Numerous outlets, led by the Boston Globe, have showered attention on an endeavor calling itself the ‘Transition Integrity Project.’ The project brought together…well, not exactly big names in American politics, but certainly many people who would like to think they are big names: former Scott Walker aide Liz Mair, ex-Bush speechwriter David Frum, former DNC chair Donna Brazile, and so forth. Once assembled, these sort-of-distinguished personages played out simulations (‘games’) of four possible 2020 election outcomes: a large Biden win, a narrow Biden win, a narrow Trump win (while losing the popular vote), and an election with no real clear winner at all.
The headlines, and the Transition Integrity Project, all emphasized that the simulations showed the threat posed to democracy by the Apricot Adolf.
‘We…assess that President Trump is likely to contest the result by both legal and extra-legal means, in an attempt to hold onto power,’ the project’s final report says.
But Cockburn has a quibble. Though labeled ‘bipartisan’, the simulation seems to be entirely the work of Democrats alongside anti-Trump Republicans. Nobody actually allied with the President appears to have played a role in the simulations. Cockburn isn’t always the smartest but, saying that President Trump is ‘likely’ to contest an election result, simply because his enemies think he wants to, doesn’t strike him as very newsworthy.
Far more interesting, and totally unnoticed, is the behavior of former Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. Podesta also took part in the simulations, and unlike the anti-Trump Republicans, he wasn’t pretending to be someone he hates. Instead, organizers did the sensible thing: they had an anti-Trump Democrat portray an anti-Trump Democrat. Because the simulation designers apparently wanted to torment him as much as possible, Podesta had to endure an exact 2016 repeat: he played Joe Biden in a simulation where Trump loses the popular vote but wins a close but convincing victory in the Electoral College.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Twitter users discovering that they ‘like’ Biden campaign tweets.. when they don’t. Panic!

I ’ ve been noticing for months that my likes on POTUS ’ feed randomly get un-liked for no reason @ @ @ @ @ are hiding some of his tweets from me at times .

Wow. Just had a follower send this to me. I NEVER liked a Joe Biden tweet. They said they’ve seen this a few times. Is Twitter doing this to fool people? Meanwhile they’re censoring tweets from our actual President @realDonaldTrump. pic.twitter.com/4o2u1XOGMm — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) August 6, 2020
I’ve been noticing for months that my likes on POTUS’ feed randomly get un-liked for no reason. Either that or they are hiding some of his tweets from me at times.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Cloudflare, Inc (NET) Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Highlights

• Revenue : Total revenue of $ 99.7 million , representing an increase of 48 % year-over-year .
• Gross Profit : GAAP gross profit was $ 75.6 million , or 75.8 % gross margin , compared to $ 52.6 million , or 78.0 % , in the second quarter of 2019 .
Non-GAAP gross profit was $ 76.6 million , or 76.8 % gross margin , compared to $ 52.7 million , or 78.1 % , in the second quarter of 2019 .
• Operating Loss : GAAP loss from operations was $ 24.7 million , or 24.8 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19.8 million , or 29.3 % of total revenue , in the second quarter of 2019 .
Non-GAAP loss from operations was $ 9.5 million , or 9.5 % of total revenue , compared to $ 18.7 million , or 27.7 % of total revenue , in the second quarter of 2019 .
• Net Loss : GAAP net loss was $ 26.1 million , compared to $ 19.7 million in the second quarter of 2019 .
Non-GAAP net loss was $ 9.6 million , compared to $ 18.6 million in the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per share was $ ( 0.09 ) , compared to $ ( 0.23 ) in the second quarter of 2019 .
Non-GAAP net loss per share was $ ( 0.03 ) , compared to $ ( 0.22 ) in the second quarter of 2019 .
• Cash Flow : Net cash flow from operations was $ 4.0 million , compared to negative $ 2.9 million for the second quarter of 2019 .
Free cash flow was negative $ 20.2 million , or 20 % of total revenue , compared to negative $ 16.9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenue , in the second quarter of 2019 .
• Cash , cash equivalents , and available-for-sale securities were $ 1,069.1 million as of June 30 , 2020 .
The section titled “ Non-GAAP Financial Information ” below describes our usage of non-GAAP financial measures .
Reconciliations between historical GAAP and non-GAAP information are contained at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data .

Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Highlights
Revenue : Total revenue of $99.7 million, representing an increase of 48% year-over-year.
: Total revenue of $99.7 million, representing an increase of 48% year-over-year. Gross Profit : GAAP gross profit was $75.6 million, or 75.8% gross margin, compared to $52.6 million, or 78.0%, in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP gross profit was $76.6 million, or 76.8% gross margin, compared to $52.7 million, or 78.1%, in the second quarter of 2019.
: GAAP gross profit was $75.6 million, or 75.8% gross margin, compared to $52.6 million, or 78.0%, in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP gross profit was $76.6 million, or 76.8% gross margin, compared to $52.7 million, or 78.1%, in the second quarter of 2019. Operating Loss : GAAP loss from operations was $24.7 million, or 24.8% of total revenue, compared to $19.8 million, or 29.3% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP loss from operations was $9.5 million, or 9.5% of total revenue, compared to $18.7 million, or 27.7% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2019.
: GAAP loss from operations was $24.7 million, or 24.8% of total revenue, compared to $19.8 million, or 29.3% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP loss from operations was $9.5 million, or 9.5% of total revenue, compared to $18.7 million, or 27.7% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2019. Net Loss : GAAP net loss was $26.1 million, compared to $19.7 million in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP net loss was $9.6 million, compared to $18.6 million in the second quarter of 2019. GAAP net loss per share was $(0.09), compared to $(0.23) in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP net loss per share was $(0.03), compared to $(0.22) in the second quarter of 2019.
: GAAP net loss was $26.1 million, compared to $19.7 million in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP net loss was $9.6 million, compared to $18.6 million in the second quarter of 2019. GAAP net loss per share was $(0.09), compared to $(0.23) in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP net loss per share was $(0.03), compared to $(0.22) in the second quarter of 2019. Cash Flow : Net cash flow from operations was $4.0 million, compared to negative $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2019. Free cash flow was negative $20.2 million, or 20% of total revenue, compared to negative $16.9 million, or 25% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2019.
: Net cash flow from operations was $4.0 million, compared to negative $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2019. Free cash flow was negative $20.2 million, or 20% of total revenue, compared to negative $16.9 million, or 25% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2019. Cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale securities were $1,069.1 million as of June 30, 2020.
The section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Information” below describes our usage of non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations between historical GAAP and non-GAAP information are contained at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Checkpoints Around NYC! LA Shuts Water & Power Off To ‘Bad Residents’… Democrats Announce Insane Hum

Checkpoints Around NYC! LA Shuts Water & Power Off To ‘Bad Residents’… Democrats Announce Insane Human Rights Violations In New Covid Lockdown, Our Constitution Is On Fire

Democrats Announce INSANE Human Rights Violations In New COVID Lockdown , Our Constitution Is On FIRE .
The Mayor of @ @ @ @ @ , has announced on of the most insane human rights violations to date .
Garcetti @ @ @ @ @ who exercise their first amendment rights to have large gatherings with have their utilities , @ @ @ @ @ off .
Shutting off access to water is a human rights violation and yet they @ @ @ @ @ fine .
This is just another move made by Democrats in ignoring or crushing our @ @ @ @ @ Constitution .
Cristina Laila from The Gateway Pundit reports , New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan @ @ @ @ @ her constituents on Monday .
Grisham is spying on New Mexico residents and believes that @ @ @ @ @ virus can be stopped by her dictatorial powers .
There you go , Michelle Obama @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to change how wealth is distributed .

THEY ALWAYS ABUSE IT AGAINST THEIR POLITICAL OPPONENTS.
An outrageous show of government legal force with the aim of suppressing advocacy on issues of public concern. This is as much an assault on the First as on the Second Amendment. #CatoSCOTUS t.co/LLsWiVGCbX — Walter Olson 😷 (@walterolson) August 6, 2020
Plus, “no one is above the law,” from a New York Democratic pol. Ha ha.
Update: NRA Announces Lawsuit Against New York Attorney General
Democrats Announce INSANE Human Rights Violations In New COVID Lockdown, Our Constitution Is On FIRE. The Mayor of Los Angeles, a Democrat, has announced on of the most insane human rights violations to date.
Garcetti has said that egregious offenders who exercise their first amendment rights to have large gatherings with have their utilities, power and water, shut off.
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Shutting off access to water is a human rights violation and yet they seem to think it is fine. This is just another move made by Democrats in ignoring or crushing our rights and spitting on the Constitution.
Cristina Laila from The Gateway Pundit reports, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) lectured her constituents on Monday. Grisham is spying on New Mexico residents and believes that the inevitable behavior of a virus can be stopped by her dictatorial powers.
Read More/Source/Credit/FairUse:
www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020…
There you go, Michelle Obama, corona virus is an opportunity to change how wealth is distributed.
h/t GR


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Economist: This won’t be a V-shaped recovery… its going to take a lot longer to get back to normal…

Economist: This won’t be a V-shaped recovery… its going to take a lot longer to get back to normal… July unemployment numbers not what they seem

As the coronavirus continues to hurt business and the economy , many investors are eyeing when the market will recover @ @ @ @ @ Nasdaq Chief Economist Phil Mackintosh joins The Final Round panel to discuss what he sees @ @ @ @

As the coronavirus continues to hurt business and the economy, many investors are eyeing when the market will recover and return to normal. Nasdaq Chief Economist Phil Mackintosh joins The Final Round panel to discuss what he sees as market movers.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9cpiQew8Rc


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--As Gold Soars, Boring Miners Become Hot Growth Stocks

The idea that a rising gold price is good for gold miners is intuitively easy to grasp .
But to understand just how good , you have to see the numbers .
Consider the second-quarter reports of mid-tier gold miners Pretium Resources and Great Panther Mining .
Beginning with Pretium , ounces of gold sold went up slightly compared to last year ’ s second quarter and the average price the company received for each ounce of metal went up somewhat more , by 32 % .
Then the magic of operating leverage kicked in .
Revenue rose by 47 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and net earnings more than tripled .
Free cash flow – the ultimate point of the whole exercise – rose by 105 % .
The improvement was even more dramatic for Great Panther , since in last year ’ s second quarter it was unprofitable .
A 24 % increase in ounces sold combined with a 32 % increase in the average selling price to increase operating earnings up by 722 % and pull net earnings from a $ 5.7 million loss to an $ 8.5 million gain .
Operating cash flow soared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a gain of $ 19 million .
In other words , a $ 400 increase in the price of gold converted a cash-hemorrhaging loser into a high-flying growth company .
This is the kind of big-percentage-gain profile that traders love , so it ’ s not a surprise that both companies ’ share prices are at 12-month highs .
Pretium is actually up 20 % on the day of this writing .
And the story gets even better .
The current gold price is $ 300 above the Q2 average , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next twelve months , these two miners – along with most of their peers – will report an unbroken string of jaw-dropping comparisons for another year .
The likely result : Gold and silver mining stocks will jump off the screens of anyone tracking earnings and/or price momentum .
And since momentum-chasing capital tends to dwarf the trickle that normally flows into this obscure sector , the action ought to be fun for anyone who ’ s already invested here .

BY JOHN RUBINO
The idea that a rising gold price is good for gold miners is intuitively easy to grasp. But to understand just how good, you have to see the numbers.
Consider the second-quarter reports of mid-tier gold miners Pretium Resources and Great Panther Mining.
Beginning with Pretium, ounces of gold sold went up slightly compared to last year’s second quarter and the average price the company received for each ounce of metal went up somewhat more, by 32%. Then the magic of operating leverage kicked in. Revenue rose by 47%, operating earnings more than doubled and net earnings more than tripled. Free cash flow – the ultimate point of the whole exercise – rose by 105%.
The improvement was even more dramatic for Great Panther, since in last year’s second quarter it was unprofitable. A 24% increase in ounces sold combined with a 32% increase in the average selling price to increase operating earnings up by 722% and pull net earnings from a $5.7 million loss to an $8.5 million gain. Operating cash flow soared from a loss of $5 million to a gain of $19 million.
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In other words, a $400 increase in the price of gold converted a cash-hemorrhaging loser into a high-flying growth company.
This is the kind of big-percentage-gain profile that traders love, so it’s not a surprise that both companies’ share prices are at 12-month highs. Pretium is actually up 20% on the day of this writing.
And the story gets even better. The current gold price is $300 above the Q2 average, so if the metal just sits there for the next twelve months, these two miners – along with most of their peers – will report an unbroken string of jaw-dropping comparisons for another year.
The likely result: Gold and silver mining stocks will jump off the screens of anyone tracking earnings and/or price momentum. And since momentum-chasing capital tends to dwarf the trickle that normally flows into this obscure sector, the action ought to be fun for anyone who’s already invested here.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Project Veritas: O’Keefe vs FBI: Project Veritas Founder James O’Keefe DENIED Constitutional Right t

Project Veritas: O’Keefe vs FBI: Project Veritas Founder James O’Keefe DENIED Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

FBI Payback , if they don ’ t like you they ’ ll deny you your constitutional rights

FBI Payback, if they don’t like you they’ll deny you your constitutional rights
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AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Tech Bubble 2.0 edition – Only takes a handful of stocks to get new (recent) highs

Party like it 's 1999 : Nasdaq closes > 11,000 for the first time ever .
pic.twitter.com/N3wzFbL6WS Nasdaq 's record @ @ @ @ @ 1,000-point milestone in 20yrs .
It has been 40 trading days since index registered its @ @ @ @ @ Jun10 , quickest such ascent since 49d sessions it took to climb from 4k to @ @ @ @ @ pic.twitter.com/BOcScar1zp 1T $ a week that will be something .
Apple and Facebook are now @ @ @ @ @ % this year Just kidding , they 're up 18 % and 13 % over @ @ @ @ @ I can not imagine how difficult it must be for active managers who do n't @ @ @ @

Party like it's 1999: Nasdaq closes >11,000 for the first time ever. pic.twitter.com/N3wzFbL6WS
Nasdaq's record rally takes it to fastest 1,000-point milestone in 20yrs. It has been 40 trading days since index registered its most recent 1,000-point move on Jun10, quickest such ascent since 49d sessions it took to climb from 4k to 5k achieved in 2000 t.co/gWHwxlz1am pic.twitter.com/BOcScar1zp
1T$ a week that will be something.
Apple and Facebook are now up 18% and 13% this year
Just kidding, they're up 18% and 13% over the past 5 trading sessions
I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for active managers who don't own these companies pic.twitter.com/AntOPomYn7
— Ben Carlson (@awealthofcs) August 6, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--A fire has broke out on the top floor of Brussels World Trade Center, BELGIUM, Aug 6, 2020

JUST IN .
A fire has broke out on the top floor of Brussels World Trade Center , BELGIUM , @ @ @ @ @ # TheFutureIsHere pic.twitter.com/J5qkd5HiIB

JUST IN. A fire has broke out on the top floor of Brussels World Trade Center, BELGIUM, Aug 6, 2020. #TheFutureIsHere pic.twitter.com/J5qkd5HiIB
— MpD (@IndigoLeo10) August 6, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Filling In The Gaps

Filling In The Gaps

I had the pleasure of speaking with Raoul Pal of RealVision a few weeks ago .
The interview was recorded in mid July and it was an opportunity have a heart to heart discussion about the key big issues all of us face on some level or another .
We all find ourselves in a rapidly changing world with unprecedented circumstances and we are all trying to make sense of it knowing what we know , recognizing what we don ’ t know and keeping taps on the possibilities of what could happen .
RealVision just made the interview publicly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it turns out to be good timing .
From a market direction perspective one of the many issues we discussed was the open gap on $ SPX , the February gap in the 3300 zone .
3 weeks later and here we are , $ SPX filled that gap today : I should note that the gap on $ ES futures is still slightly higher , but hitting this gap today brings the S & P 500 within an earshot of all time highs , negative earnings growth be damned .
The overpowering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominate the action today .
And whether hitting this gap will prove to have any relevance remains to be seen .
There are still open gaps higher on other indices , such as the $ NYSE which still remains below the June highs : But also note the multitude of glaring open gaps on $ NYSE below .
Not all gaps fill or will fill for a long time , but the abundance of open gaps is one of the many technical issues that give pause about the eventual sustainability of this historic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a journey , an expensive journey as valuations and forward ’ s multiples continue to expand .
Are these valuations and multiple expansions justified ?
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Authored by Sven Henrich via NorthmanTrader.com,
I had the pleasure of speaking with Raoul Pal of RealVision a few weeks ago. The interview was recorded in mid July and it was an opportunity have a heart to heart discussion about the key big issues all of us face on some level or another.
We all find ourselves in a rapidly changing world with unprecedented circumstances and we are all trying to make sense of it knowing what we know, recognizing what we don’t know and keeping taps on the possibilities of what could happen.
RealVision just made the interview publicly available on their YouTube channel today and it turns out to be good timing.
From a market direction perspective one of the many issues we discussed was the open gap on $SPX, the February gap in the 3300 zone.
3 weeks later and here we are, $SPX filled that gap today:
I should note that the gap on $ES futures is still slightly higher, but hitting this gap today brings the S&P 500 within an earshot of all time highs, negative earnings growth be damned.
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One can’t shake the feeling:
The S&P 500 is one stimulus package away from all time highs. — Sven Henrich (@NorthmanTrader) August 5, 2020
The overpowering force of central bank liquidity continues to dominate the action today. And whether hitting this gap will prove to have any relevance remains to be seen. There are still open gaps higher on other indices, such as the $NYSE which still remains below the June highs:
But also note the multitude of glaring open gaps on $NYSE below. Not all gaps fill or will fill for a long time, but the abundance of open gaps is one of the many technical issues that give pause about the eventual sustainability of this historic liquidity driven rally.
These markets remain a journey, an expensive journey as valuations and forward’s multiples continue to expand.
Are these valuations and multiple expansions justified? I invite you to have a listen to our discussion as Raoul and I try to dissect the big picture issues:
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Stimulus Bills Are Just “National Bail-Out Plans”

As the American economy and households continue to struggle amid the pandemic , the Republicans ’ proposed HEALS Act is @ @ @ @ @ aid .

As the American economy and households continue to struggle amid the pandemic, the Republicans’ proposed HEALS Act is the latest step towards more aid.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--4 Reasons to Invest in Antiques and Collectibles

Purchasing of rare artifacts and other collectibles is an investment for the long haul .
Depending on your interests and the money that you are willing to spend , there are a variety of options in the items to invest in .
In recent years , vintage items have gained in popularity as valuable assets to accumulate .
Stocks are drastically losing value , and the depreciation of the real estate market is evident .
This ancient form of investment includes acquiring items such as gold coins , furniture , art , and other antiquities .
This type of investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 35 % growth in the industry in the next decade .
Choose what you want to invest in Finding the right item to invest in will depend on the purpose of having such an item .
Whether you choose to invest in a piece of art or rare U.S gold coins , a comprehensive plan is important .
The future or sentimental value of the item will most likely determine the investor ’ s decision .
Presuming that you are willing to wait for the long term , a benefits analysis is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few factors to consider in the next long-term investment ; Antiques are illiquid assets but have a unique valuation in the economic market .
Most of purchases are private and the prices fluctuate with time .
Rare items will fetch higher prices than things that are easy to find .
Aggressive collectors research the items available and buy according to their interest for a future profit .
Investment in antiques and collectible is not prone to interests or inflation adjustments .
The incomes from such kind of items are not taxable since there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Value of the item Some collectibles are beautiful and appealing to display .
Since the investment is long-term , there is a satisfaction of showing off the item due to its sentimental value .
The monetary gains in the future are just an added advantage to a collector .
Items with a high quality of maintenance will withstand any changes in the industry .
The largest investment while purchasing antiques and collectibles is the value of the item .
Antiques and collectibles become popular due to the scarcity of the items .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of items with sentimental value ; the less in number available , the higher the value .
It is now becoming unique to possess items from the 15th to 19th centuries .
Most of these similar artifacts are found in museums and galleries .
The value of gold and other precious metals is superior to stocks and bonds .
In the past , collectibles perform better than shares .
As time goes by , the investment in such items grows as they become rare .
Antiques have a way of finding new meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wise investment to buy precious materials as their value remains .
When investing in antiques and collectibles , incorporate the investment in a long-term portfolio .
A savvy buyer will settle on items that are appealing to him/her .
Disclaimer : This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB .

Purchasing of rare artifacts and other collectibles is an investment for the long haul. Depending on your interests and the money that you are willing to spend, there are a variety of options in the items to invest in.
In recent years, vintage items have gained in popularity as valuable assets to accumulate. Stocks are drastically losing value, and the depreciation of the real estate market is evident. This ancient form of investment includes acquiring items such as gold coins, furniture, art, and other antiquities. This type of investment is rare but researchers are predicting a 35% growth in the industry in the next decade.
Choose what you want to invest in
Finding the right item to invest in will depend on the purpose of having such an item. Whether you choose to invest in a piece of art or rare U.S gold coins, a comprehensive plan is important. The future or sentimental value of the item will most likely determine the investor’s decision. Presuming that you are willing to wait for the long term, a benefits analysis is a plan for you. Here are a few factors to consider in the next long-term investment;
Economic Benefits
Antiques are illiquid assets but have a unique valuation in the economic market. Most of purchases are private and the prices fluctuate with time. Rare items will fetch higher prices than things that are easy to find. Aggressive collectors research the items available and buy according to their interest for a future profit. Investment in antiques and collectible is not prone to interests or inflation adjustments. The incomes from such kind of items are not taxable since there is no basis for calculations.
The Value of the item
Some collectibles are beautiful and appealing to display. Since the investment is long-term, there is a satisfaction of showing off the item due to its sentimental value. The monetary gains in the future are just an added advantage to a collector. Items with a high quality of maintenance will withstand any changes in the industry. The largest investment while purchasing antiques and collectibles is the value of the item.
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Uniqueness
Antiques and collectibles become popular due to the scarcity of the items. In the past, there was less production of items with sentimental value; the less in number available, the higher the value. It is now becoming unique to possess items from the 15th to 19th centuries. Most of these similar artifacts are found in museums and galleries.
It is a Superior investment
The value of gold and other precious metals is superior to stocks and bonds. In the past, collectibles perform better than shares. As time goes by, the investment in such items grows as they become rare. Antiques have a way of finding new meaning in the society. It is a wise investment to buy precious materials as their value remains.
Conclusion
When investing in antiques and collectibles, incorporate the investment in a long-term portfolio. A savvy buyer will settle on items that are appealing to him/her.
Disclaimer: This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--President Trump considers executive order on stimulus plan, signs EO on pharmaceuticals

President Trump considers executive order on stimulus as lawmakers on Capitol Hill fail to come to an agreement .
Also @ @ @ @ @ Order requiring the US government to buy essential drugs from U.S. companies .

President Trump considers executive order on stimulus as lawmakers on Capitol Hill fail to come to an agreement. Also, Trump signed an Executive Order requiring the US government to buy essential drugs from U.S. companies.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--Months of downgrades have taken their toll on credit quality.

This ‘ Dire ’ Economic Situation ‘ Deserves to Be Called a Depression – a Pandemic Depression ’ ‘ This @ @ @ @ @ it deserves to be called a “ depression ” —a pandemic depression … It seems @ @ @ @ @ their jobs and shutting their businesses to use a lesser term to describe this affliction @ @ @ @ @ Reinhart and Vincent Reinhart

Months of downgrades have taken their toll on credit quality. The share of outstanding US #leveragedloan debt rated B-minus or triple-C has surged (CCC+ debt is up 154% since February) pic.twitter.com/j5YUsvkGpX — Leveraged Loans (@lcdnews) August 6, 2020
Retailers are using bankruptcy to close stores & quickly get out of costly, long-term leases. t.co/17C1LYhLvt — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) August 6, 2020
‘This situation is so dire that it deserves to be called a “depression”—a pandemic depression … It seems disrespectful to the many losing their jobs and shutting their businesses to use a lesser term to describe this affliction. ‘ — Economists Carmen Reinhart and Vincent Reinhart
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More Farmers Declare Bankruptcy Despite Record Federal Aid t.co/wkQnoU9d1N — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) August 6, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--AGAIN broad dollarflow index is showing liquidations into today’s price move. ABSOLUTELY UNPRECEDENT

AGAIN broad dollarflow index is showing liquidations into today’s price move. ABSOLUTELY UNPRECEDENTED!

AGAIN broad dollarflow index is showing liquidations into today ’ s price move Markets are sitting on the highest market @ @ @ @ @ waiting for another stimulus package .

AGAIN broad dollarflow index is showing liquidations into today’s price move
Markets are sitting on the highest market valuations in history and are waiting for another stimulus package.
— Sven Henrich (@NorthmanTrader) August 6, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-06--I don’t know very many bears who want the stock market to go away, but pretty much all of them want

I don’t know very many bears who want the stock market to go away, but pretty much all of them want the Federal Reserve to go away.  If you don’t know why, you’re part of the problem.

I don't know very many bears who want the stock market to go away, but pretty much all of them want the @federalreserve to go away. If you don't know why, you're part of the problem. — Brad Huston (@BradHuston) August 6, 2020
Fed repo operations have completely dried up and given that repos practically vanished as soon as the Fed started buying corporate bonds, it's pretty clear that repos were being used purely as a lifeline to keep distressed banks and/or large corps from going under. What a scam. — Brad Huston (@BradHuston) August 6, 2020
Inflation protection ETFs remain en fuego! Greatest rate of in-flows in history! yeeeehaaaaaa! (1/2) pic.twitter.com/UpP2N6VNZi — Ben Breitholtz (@benbreitholtz) August 5, 2020
Bonds say deflationary depression.
Precious metals and equity say stagflation. Who is right ?:) — Hoz (@Hoz94s) August 6, 2020
What are the key issues you would like to see addressed in the 2020 election?
Interestingly, nothing about #debt, #deficts, the #wealthgap, #socialsecurity solvency, #soundmoney.
You know, nothing that really matters long term. pic.twitter.com/Q3x9U5nBzn — Lance Roberts (@LanceRoberts) August 6, 2020