investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--What investors should own and avoid as stagflation risks increase – David Rosenberg

With the global economy grinding to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic , economic conditions can ’ t get @ @ @ @ @ are , according to famed economist David Rosenberg , chief economic strategist at Rosenberg Research @ @ @ @ @ Rosenberg added that investors shouldn ’ t expect to see a significant recovery anytime soon @ @ @ @ @ should position their long-term portfolio to reflect an environment of long-term stagflation .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ into a prolonged period of very soft economic growth .
There is no rebound that @ @ @ @ @ where the economy was , ” he said .
“ The new normal is going @ @ @ @ @ ”

With the global economy grinding to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions can’t get much worse than they already are, according to famed economist David Rosenberg, chief economic strategist at Rosenberg Research and Associates.
However, Rosenberg added that investors shouldn’t expect to see a significant recovery anytime soon. He said that they should position their long-term portfolio to reflect an environment of long-term stagflation.
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“We’re going to be into a prolonged period of very soft economic growth. There is no rebound that is taking us back to where the economy was,” he said. “The new normal is going to be very constrained.”


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--CT Executive Order ALLOWS PHARMACISTS to ORDER & ADMINISTER COVID TESTS

The suspension of the regulation that required prior referrals for COVID-19 tests from medical providers was enacted through an implementation @ @ @ @ @ Public Health Commissioner Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell .
The modification of the state statute to allow @ @ @ @ @ the tests is accomplished through an executive order Lamont signed this afternoon .

The suspension of the regulation that required prior referrals for COVID-19 tests from medical providers was enacted through an implementation order that was signed by Public Health Commissioner Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell. The modification of the state statute to allow pharmacists to order and administer the tests is accomplished through an executive order Lamont signed this afternoon.
patch.com/connecticut/vernon/s/h3vlh/major-expansion-coronavirus-testing-ct-planned-heres-how
Vortex


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Facebook, YouTube and other platforms are struggling to remove new pandemic conspiracy video

• Platforms including Facebook , Alphabet ’ s YouTube , IAC ’ s Vimeo and Twitter are struggling to stay ahead of the spread of the “ Plandemic ” conspiracy video .
• The video contains claims that defy the advice of medical experts , such as that sheltering in place harms consumers ’ immune systems and that masks can make people sicker .
• Single instances of the video on Facebook and YouTube had each received more than 1 million views before being removed .
Social media networks are working to remove or stop the spread of a viral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misleading or unproven claims about Covid-19 .
The roughly 26-minute “ Plandemic Movie ” video claims to be an excerpt of a larger documentary to be released this summer and contains claims about the origins of the virus and how it spreads .
The video tries to argue that the coronavirus pandemic was created to make profits off vaccines .
Among other claims that defy advice of medical experts , it suggests that sheltering in place harms consumers ’ immune systems and that masks can make people sicker .
As of midweek , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across Alphabet ’ s YouTube , Twitter , Facebook and IAC-owned Vimeo .
People were also sharing clips of the video on Twitter .
It comes as health-care professionals are confronted with a bombardment of misinformation and harassment from conspiracy theorists , some of whom have moved beyond posting online to pressing doctors for proof of the severity of the pandemic .
Earlier this year , the World Health Organization hosted a meeting with tech leaders from Google , Facebook , Twitter and other tech platforms , in part to discuss what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of coronavirus-related misinformation .

Platforms including Facebook, Alphabet’s YouTube, IAC’s Vimeo and Twitter are struggling to stay ahead of the spread of the “Plandemic” conspiracy video.
The video contains claims that defy the advice of medical experts, such as that sheltering in place harms consumers’ immune systems and that masks can make people sicker.
Single instances of the video on Facebook and YouTube had each received more than 1 million views before being removed.
Social media networks are working to remove or stop the spread of a viral pandemic conspiracy video that contains false, misleading or unproven claims about Covid-19.
The roughly 26-minute “Plandemic Movie” video claims to be an excerpt of a larger documentary to be released this summer and contains claims about the origins of the virus and how it spreads. The video tries to argue that the coronavirus pandemic was created to make profits off vaccines. Among other claims that defy advice of medical experts, it suggests that sheltering in place harms consumers’ immune systems and that masks can make people sicker.
As of midweek, it had been viewed and shared widely across Alphabet’s YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and IAC-owned Vimeo. People were also sharing clips of the video on Twitter.
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It comes as health-care professionals are confronted with a bombardment of misinformation and harassment from conspiracy theorists, some of whom have moved beyond posting online to pressing doctors for proof of the severity of the pandemic. Earlier this year, the World Health Organization hosted a meeting with tech leaders from Google, Facebook, Twitter and other tech platforms, in part to discuss what they’re doing to prevent the mounting spread of coronavirus-related misinformation.
www.cnbc.com/2020/05/07/facebook-youtube-struggling-to-remove-plandemic-conspiracy-video.html


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Prepare For Food Rationing World Wide

Prepare For Food Rationing World Wide

As The RESET Continues – Buy Whatever Gold You Can
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Dr. Ron Paul: The COLLAPSE Is Based On A LIE! – Is THIS A Manufactured CRISIS?

Josh Sigurdson talks with Former Congressman Dr. Ron Paul of The Liberty Report about the collapse of the global economy @ @ @ @ @ and lie .
As people are left without a job , will we see stagflation @ @ @ @ @ people react when they realize the lie they ’ ve been told ?
We ask @ @ @ @ @ this is a manufactured crisis and though he says he certainly knows the US among @ @ @ @ @ to create such a crisis before , he isn ’ t sure what caused it @ @ @ @ @ knows that the long term effects on the economy and of course basic freedoms are @ @ @ @ @ we listening to and why ?
How will this effect us long term ?
Dr. @ @ @ @ @ of the world and the state of freedom as well as gives his thoughts on @ @ @ @ @ possibly see in the future as Texas lifts some of the crazy consequences due to @ @ @

Josh Sigurdson talks with Former Congressman Dr. Ron Paul of The Liberty Report about the collapse of the global economy due to a stunning exaggeration and lie. As people are left without a job, will we see stagflation? Hyperinflation? How will people react when they realize the lie they’ve been told? We ask Dr. Paul if he believes this is a manufactured crisis and though he says he certainly knows the US among other countries have been known to create such a crisis before, he isn’t sure what caused it and how, but he knows that the long term effects on the economy and of course basic freedoms are extremely destructive. Who are we listening to and why? How will this effect us long term? Dr. Paul diagnoses the current state of the world and the state of freedom as well as gives his thoughts on some positive aspects we could possibly see in the future as Texas lifts some of the crazy consequences due to public demand.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Elon Musk: Compulsory Quarantine is a Violation of Our Rights

I know a lot of us are suspicious of Elon right now but he is right about all of this @

I know a lot of us are suspicious of Elon right now but he is right about all of this.
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TD


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Houston man tests positive for COVID-19 three times over two months

HOUSTON – Since March 19th , Christian Bermea has been battling coronavirus COVID-19 from his Houston-area apartment .
According to @ @ @ @ @ positive for COVID-19 again on April 13th and May 1st .
While he doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ he originally did more than 50 days ago , Bermea says he does still have @ @ @ @ @ ’ m ready for it to be done , ” said Bermea .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ than I did at the beginning , but I ’ m still not at 100 @ @ @ @ @ ’ t as good as it used to be , fatigue , and shortness of @ @ @ @ @ a fever in several days , Bermea has continued self-isolation .
“ Fifty-two days and @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This virus isn ’ t just a physical process , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ You ’ re almost stuck with your thoughts .
I ’ m scared because there @ @ @ @ @ inside me .
”

HOUSTON – Since March 19th, Christian Bermea has been battling coronavirus COVID-19 from his Houston-area apartment.
According to the 26-year-old, he tested positive for COVID-19 again on April 13th and May 1st. While he doesn’t feel as sick as he originally did more than 50 days ago, Bermea says he does still have some symptoms.
RELATED: Doctors say younger patients experiencing new COVID-19 symptoms
“I’m ready for it to be done,” said Bermea. “I definitely feel a lot better than I did at the beginning, but I’m still not at 100 percent. My smell isn’t as good as it used to be, fatigue, and shortness of breath.”
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Despite not having a fever in several days, Bermea has continued self-isolation.
“Fifty-two days and counting,” said Bermea. “This virus isn’t just a physical process, it’s a mental one too. You’re almost stuck with your thoughts. I’m scared because there’s still a virus inside me.”
www.fox5ny.com/news/houston-man-tests-positive-for-covid-19-three-times-over-two-months
h/t BFD


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Harvard Professor Exposes Google and Facebook

*In her book , “ The Age of Surveillance Capitalism , ” social psychologist and Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff reveals how the biggest tech companies in the world have hijacked our personal data – so-called “ behavioral surplus data streams ” – without our knowledge or consent and are using it against you to generate profits for themselves *Companies like Facebook , Google and third parties of all kinds have the power – and are using that power – to target your personal inner demons , to trigger you , and to take advantage of you when you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into action that serves them , commercially or politically *Your entire existence – even your shifting moods , deciphered by facial recognition software – has become a source of revenue for corporate entities as you ’ re being cleverly maneuvered into doing ( and typically buying ) or thinking something you may not have done , bought or thought otherwise *Facebook ’ s massive experiments , in which they used subliminal cues to see if they could make people happier or sadder and affect real-world behavior offline , proved that – by manipulating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online context – they can change real-world behavior and real-world emotion , and that these methods and powers can be exercised “ while bypassing user awareness ” *The Google Nest security system has a hidden microphone built into it that isn ’ t featured in any of the schematics for the device .
Voice data , and all the information delivered through your daily conversations , is tremendously valuable to Big Data , and add to their ever-expanding predictive modeling capabilities

by Venus230
*In her book, “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism,” social psychologist and Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff reveals how the biggest tech companies in the world have hijacked our personal data – so-called “behavioral surplus data streams” – without our knowledge or consent and are using it against you to generate profits for themselves
*Companies like Facebook, Google and third parties of all kinds have the power – and are using that power – to target your personal inner demons, to trigger you, and to take advantage of you when you’re at your most vulnerable to entice you into action that serves them, commercially or politically
*Your entire existence – even your shifting moods, deciphered by facial recognition software – has become a source of revenue for corporate entities as you’re being cleverly maneuvered into doing (and typically buying) or thinking something you may not have done, bought or thought otherwise
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*Facebook’s massive experiments, in which they used subliminal cues to see if they could make people happier or sadder and affect real-world behavior offline, proved that – by manipulating language and inserting subliminal cues in the online context – they can change real-world behavior and real-world emotion, and that these methods and powers can be exercised “while bypassing user awareness”
*The Google Nest security system has a hidden microphone built into it that isn’t featured in any of the schematics for the device. Voice data, and all the information delivered through your daily conversations, is tremendously valuable to Big Data, and add to their ever-expanding predictive modeling capabilities
archive.is/OsbhH#selection-197.11-281.412


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--You do understand, what ‘contract tracing’ will mean right? if you were within 6 feet of a covid pos

You do understand, what ‘contract tracing’ will mean right? if you were within 6 feet of a covid positive, you’ll get a call

and then you ’ ll be informed you ’ ve had contact and someone will be to your house to @ @ @ @ @ they have full legal authority to remove you from the house if you go outside @ @ @ @ @ joke people and it ’ s never going away ANYONE can walk up to you @ @ @ @ @ you .

and then you’ll be informed you’ve had contact and someone will be to your house to investigate. and then, they have full legal authority to remove you from the house if you go outside the house
this is no joke people and it’s never going away
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ANYONE can walk up to you and get 6 feet from you.
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Comey used to be an arrogant crook. Now he’s a nervous one.

I ’ ve seen too many fellow service members ’ careers derailed for inadvertently mishandling classified information that never actually @ @ @ @ @ security .
Deliberately leaking to the press to manipulate “ the narrative ” and to @ @ @ @ @ him in prison and strip him of any pension , the bastard .
Oh , @ @ @ @ @ server as well .

The DoJ’s Inspector General found that James Comey “set a dangerous example” as FBI Director for leaking classified info for personal gain. His calls for honest, competent leadership are farcical. So too are those who believe his lies. t.co/Xke8tGrwe0 — BDW (@BryanDeanWright) May 7, 2020
I’ve seen too many fellow service members’ careers derailed for inadvertently mishandling classified information that never actually jeopardized the information nor national security. Deliberately leaking to the press to manipulate “the narrative” and to start phoney investigations should put him in prison and strip him of any pension, the bastard. Oh, and Hillary with her private server as well.
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h/t GR


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Uber’s quarterly net loss balloons to $2.9 billion, its biggest loss in three quarters

The net loss of $ 2.9 billion , total , included impairment charges but represented Uber ’ s biggest loss @ @ @ @

www.cnbc.com/2020/05/07/uber-uber-earnings-q1-2020.html
Loss: $1.70 per share
Revenue: $3.54 billion
Rides (gross bookings): $10.87 billion
Eats (gross bookings): $4.68 billion
The net loss of $2.9 billion, total, included impairment charges but represented Uber’s biggest loss in three quarters.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Charles Schwab to offer investors fractional trades of S&P 500 companies including Amazon and Apple

Called Schwab Stock Slices , investors will be able to trade fractional shares of any S & P 500 company @ @ @ @ @ .
But using the new online tool , investors can buy up to 10 different @ @ @ @ @ a single order .
Each stock will cost the same amount of money regardless of @ @ @ @ @ slice counts as a separate investment and can be sold individually .

www.cnbc.com/2020/05/07/schwab-to-offer-fractal-trades-of-sp-500-companies-like-amazon-apple.html
Called Schwab Stock Slices, investors will be able to trade fractional shares of any S&P 500 company starting at $5 each.
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But using the new online tool, investors can buy up to 10 different stock “slices” in a single order. Each stock will cost the same amount of money regardless of its share price. Each slice counts as a separate investment and can be sold individually.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--A third of states which are re-opening do not have a declining percentage of positive tests

Scientists develop quantitative recommendations , politicians make policy .
And then politicians should follow policy .
Why and how this @ @ @ @ @ .

by erstwhile99
Scientists develop quantitative recommendations, politicians make policy. And then politicians should follow policy.
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Why and how this is not happening is terrifying.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--COPS BEAT PEOPLE WITH BATONS FOR NOT SOCIAL DISTANCING!

this is quickly getting out of control…

this is quickly getting out of control…
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AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Communist China Has Taken Over Canada – CBC Exposed

I came across a pretty alarming news story coming from Canada ’ s public news network , the CBC which @ @ @ @ @ the Communist Party of China ’ s propaganda .

I came across a pretty alarming news story coming from Canada’s public news network, the CBC which has literally been caught parroting the Communist Party of China’s propaganda.
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AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--China’s 2017 National Intelligence Law FORCES citizens to spy for the state

Spying for the state is a duty of the citizens and corporations of China under the law , much like paying taxes .
Disobeying the law is a criminal offense .
Under China ’ s National Intelligence Law , “ All organizations and citizens are required to support , assist and cooperate with national intelligence work.
” “ The state rewards individuals and organizations that make major contributions to national intelligence efforts.
” “ Huawei would be forced to hand over 5G data to the Chinese government if it was asked for it .
The United States government sees the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese state , beholden to the interests of the Chinese Communist Party ( C.C.P . )
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” And now this : The US is reviewing whether all intelligence and military assets — including spy planes — should be pulled out of the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Boris Johnson allowed Chinese tech giant Huawei to help build part of the country ’ s 5G network , according to a report .
“ You can not mitigate the danger Boris Johnson is exposing the UK to by letting Huawei into the network , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Security Council told the newspaper .

Spying for the state is a duty of the citizens and corporations of China under the law, much like paying taxes. Disobeying the law is a criminal offense.
Under China’s National Intelligence Law, “ All organizations and citizens are required to support, assist and cooperate with national intelligence work.”
“The state rewards individuals and organizations that make major contributions to national intelligence efforts.”
www.cnbc.com/2019/03/05/huawei-would-have-to-give-data-to-china-government-if-asked-experts.html
www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/opinion/china-canada-huawei-spying-espionage-5g.html
“Huawei would be forced to hand over 5G data to the Chinese government if it was asked for it. The United States government sees the company as an arm of the authoritarian Chinese state, beholden to the interests of the Chinese Communist Party (C.C.P.).”
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And now this:
The US is reviewing whether all intelligence and military assets — including spy planes — should be pulled out of the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Boris Johnson allowed Chinese tech giant Huawei to help build part of the country’s 5G network, according to a report.
nypost.com/2020/05/06/us-reportedly-reviewing-military-assets-in-uk-after-huawei-5g-deal/
“You cannot mitigate the danger Boris Johnson is exposing the UK to by letting Huawei into the network,” a former official of the National Security Council told the newspaper.
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--New York placed their sick in Nursing Homes by force to spread the disease and kill the elderly. Now

New York placed their sick in Nursing Homes by force to spread the disease and kill the elderly. Now Mayor DeBlasio and Gov. Cuomo are placing the blame on the nursing homes.

Democrat terrorist politicians not taking responsibility for their actions ?
Who knew ?

by Etf88
Democrat terrorist politicians not taking responsibility for their actions? Who knew?
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h/t Rex


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--CASE DROPPED: President Trump responds to DOJ decision regarding Michael Flynn – “Innocent Man – Tar

CASE DROPPED: President Trump responds to DOJ decision regarding Michael Flynn – “Innocent Man – Targeted by the Obama Admin – SCUM”

VIDEO : “ CASE DROPPED : President Trump responds to DOJ decision regarding Michael Flynn ” – “ Innocent Man @ @ @ @ @ Admin – SCUM ”

VIDEO: “CASE DROPPED: President Trump responds to DOJ
decision regarding Michael Flynn” – “Innocent Man – Targeted
by the Obama Admin – SCUM”
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My grandson Travis…“and JUSTICE for ALL” ⚖❤🙏🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/IuOGugjOC3 — General Flynn (@GenFlynn) May 7, 2020
h/t dr0id


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Visualizing America’s $25T Debt Explosion Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

In April 2020 , the national debt hit an eye-popping $ 25 trillion , coming off the back of a $ 2.2 trillion stimulus passed by the U.S. Congress .
The projected annual deficit for this year alone is almost $ 3.7 trillion — over triple what it was the year prior .
Recently , The Balance published an article noting major milestones in the accumulation of national debt , using data from the ” U.S .
Debt to the Penny ” report from the United States Department of the Treasury .
We used the information compiled by The Balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows how much the national debt has grown since 1934 .
Prior to 1996 , the visualization only uses years but not the exact dates because debt levels are not available for each day .
Each box in the visualization is equal to $ 1 trillion .
In 1934 , the national debt was only $ 25 billion .
It began increasing rapidly in the 1980s , reaching $ 1 trillion in 1982 and ballooning throughout the 1990s and 2000s .
Just as with household debt , the national debt increases when spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government , the majority of revenue comes from taxes levied on personal and corporate income .
To amass more funds ( which results in accruing debt ) , the federal government issues treasury bills , notes , and bonds to creditors .
The national debt is composed of two main categories : intragovernmental debt and debt held by the public .
Intragovernmental debt is held by federal agencies , such as the Social Security Trust Fund and Medicare .
For debt held by the public , the creditors are individuals , corporations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reserve Banks , foreign governments , and other entities outside the United States government .
About two-thirds of the national debt is classified as debt held by the public .
Acquiring too much debt can have a negative effect on a number of economic factors , including slower economic growth , lower stock market returns , and decreased confidence in the U.S. government ’ s ability to repay its debt .
Currently , the debt-to-GDP ratio in the U.S. is 106 % , above the World Bank ’ s recommendation of 77 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater the risk of default .
This makes it more imperative than ever to rein in the national debt and get the government ’ s “ checkbook ” under control .
Looking for another perspective of the national debt ?
Here ’ s our visualization on how the national debt has grown under each president .

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In April 2020, the national debt hit an eye-popping $25 trillion, coming off the back of a $2.2 trillion stimulus passed by the U.S. Congress. The projected annual deficit for this year alone is almost $3.7 trillion — over triple what it was the year prior.
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Recently, The Balance published an article noting major milestones in the accumulation of national debt, using data from the ”U.S. Debt to the Penny” report from the United States Department of the Treasury. We used the information compiled by The Balance to create our latest visualization, which shows how much the national debt has grown since 1934. Prior to 1996, the visualization only uses years but not the exact dates because debt levels are not available for each day. Each box in the visualization is equal to $1 trillion.
In 1934, the national debt was only $25 billion. It began increasing rapidly in the 1980s, reaching $1 trillion in 1982 and ballooning throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
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Just as with household debt, the national debt increases when spending outpaces revenue. In the case of the government, the majority of revenue comes from taxes levied on personal and corporate income. To amass more funds (which results in accruing debt), the federal government issues treasury bills, notes, and bonds to creditors.
The national debt is composed of two main categories: intragovernmental debt and debt held by the public. Intragovernmental debt is held by federal agencies, such as the Social Security Trust Fund and Medicare. For debt held by the public, the creditors are individuals, corporations, state or local governments, Federal Reserve Banks, foreign governments, and other entities outside the United States government. About two-thirds of the national debt is classified as debt held by the public.
Acquiring too much debt can have a negative effect on a number of economic factors, including slower economic growth, lower stock market returns, and decreased confidence in the U.S. government’s ability to repay its debt. Currently, the debt-to-GDP ratio in the U.S. is 106%, above the World Bank’s recommendation of 77%. The higher the ratio, the greater the risk of default. This makes it more imperative than ever to rein in the national debt and get the government’s “checkbook” under control.
Looking for another perspective of the national debt? Here’s our visualization on how the national debt has grown under each president.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--China hides evidence of bubonic plague outbreak in North

Screenshots of official reports at link .
They are in Xhinese tho .
……… Hiding Information : Inner Mongolia May Have a Black Death Outbreak Epoch Times obtained some official documents from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region ( AR ) that show the AR is facing an outbreak of Black Death .
1 .
The “ Epidemic Report ” that the Inner Mongolia Comprehensive Disease Prevention and Control Center issued on April 13 stated : “ Since the determination of the first epidemic case on March 15 , 2020 , ” the black death epidemic was found in 21 sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an administrative region under the Inner Mongolia AR , similar to Prefectures in the other provinces of China ; a few major cities are also included in this category ) .
2 .
On April 14 , Xilingol League passed an AR “ Epidemic Report ” down to its subordinate medical agencies .
3 .
The “ Report on the Implementation of the Decision from the AR ’ s Teleconference on Black Death Prevention and Control ” in April stated , “ The black death plague is active ” in Inner Mongolia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still high.
” “ Recently , cases have been reported in Baotou City , Wulanchabu City , Xilingol League , and Bayannaoer City.
” The report also stated , “ By March 30 , except for Wulanchabu City , the AR ’ s other 11 Leagues have all established or regrouped their Black Death Epidemic Prevention and Control Emergency Leading Groups .
4 .
On March 30 , Xilingol League submitted an application requesting 320,000 yuan ( US $ 45,000 ) to buy smoke cannons to kill rats , in response to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death.
” 5 .
On November 12 , 2019 , Beijing confirmed two patients with black death who came from Xilingol League and started an emergency medical response .
On November 20 , 2019 , China ’ s National Health Commission sent a notice to Beijing , Tianjin , Inner Mongolia AR , and several other provinces , stating that “ the Party Central Committee and State Council are paying close attention ” to the Inner Mongolia black death epidemic which was active and presented risks of infecting people and spreading to Beijing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical manifestations of their septic evil across their land Even the animals and fish are dying !
As China faces the threat of a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak , it also faces several other plagues .
• The Decapod Iridescent Virus 1 : This virus was detected in 2014 .
It is a highly contagious virus among shrimp and can also kill lobsters and crabs .
It will not infect humans but there are concerns that the virus might mutate .
On April 12 , a Chinese magazine , the Fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found in 11 provinces in China , mainly in the South , including Guangdong and Fujian .
It can wipe out 60 percent of the shrimp in a pond .
There is no effective treatment for this virus .
• African Horse Sickness Virus : On April 23 , China ’ s Ministry of Agriculture , Animal Disease Control Center , and China Horse Industry Association jointly issued a notice to inform the local government to be vigilant about this virus .
It said the death rate from this virus is 95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this horse virus back in May 2019 .
The virus hit Thailand in March of this year .
• The Black Death : According to an Inner Mongolia document , the black death plague was spreading in its area .
( See Chinascope posting : Hiding Information : Inner Mongolia May Have Black Death Outbreak ) • The African Swine Fever Virus : This virus spread widely in China last year and caused the death of millions of pigs .
Since March of this year , the Ministry of Agriculture has reported 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other provinces .
On April 16 , Jinmen ( an island that belongs to Taiwan , only 2 km away from mainland China ) found dead pigs , which had the swine fever virus , floating in the sea .
This would mean that mainland farmers killed the infected pigs and threw them into the sea .
• Hepatitis A : In early March , over 100 people in Liaoning Province were infected with the Hepatitis A virus .
The Paper reported that police had admonished several people who spread the infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the Wuhan government did to people informing others about the coronavirus .
• Avian Influenza : On April 14 , videos posted on the Internet showed that the Avian influenza was spreading in Juye County , Shandong Province .
Tens of thousands of chickens died in 2.5 hours .

Screenshots of official reports at link. They are in Xhinese tho.
………
Hiding Information: Inner Mongolia May Have a Black Death Outbreak
Epoch Times obtained some official documents from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (AR) that show the AR is facing an outbreak of Black Death.
1. The “Epidemic Report” that the Inner Mongolia Comprehensive Disease Prevention and Control Center issued on April 13 stated: “Since the determination of the first epidemic case on March 15, 2020,” the black death epidemic was found in 21 sites in 10 counties of four Leagues (an administrative region under the Inner Mongolia AR, similar to Prefectures in the other provinces of China; a few major cities are also included in this category).
2. On April 14, Xilingol League passed an AR “Epidemic Report” down to its subordinate medical agencies.
3. The “Report on the Implementation of the Decision from the AR’s Teleconference on Black Death Prevention and Control” in April stated, “The black death plague is active” in Inner Mongolia and “the risk of human infection is still high.” “Recently, cases have been reported in Baotou City, Wulanchabu City, Xilingol League, and Bayannaoer City.” The report also stated, “By March 30, except for Wulanchabu City, the AR’s other 11 Leagues have all established or regrouped their Black Death Epidemic Prevention and Control Emergency Leading Groups.
4. On March 30, Xilingol League submitted an application requesting 320,000 yuan (US $45,000) to buy smoke cannons to kill rats, in response to the “severe situation in controlling the black death.”
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5. On November 12, 2019, Beijing confirmed two patients with black death who came from Xilingol League and started an emergency medical response. On November 20, 2019, China’s National Health Commission sent a notice to Beijing, Tianjin, Inner Mongolia AR, and several other provinces, stating that “the Party Central Committee and State Council are paying close attention” to the Inner Mongolia black death epidemic which was active and presented risks of infecting people and spreading to Beijing or other big cities
chinascope.org/archives/23115
China is experiencing physical manifestations of their septic evil across their land
Even the animals and fish are dying!
As China faces the threat of a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak, it also faces several other plagues.
The Decapod Iridescent Virus 1: This virus was detected in 2014. It is a highly contagious virus among shrimp and can also kill lobsters and crabs. It will not infect humans but there are concerns that the virus might mutate. On April 12, a Chinese magazine, the Fishing Frontline Magazine, reported that this virus was found in 11 provinces in China, mainly in the South, including Guangdong and Fujian. It can wipe out 60 percent of the shrimp in a pond. There is no effective treatment for this virus. African Horse Sickness Virus: On April 23, China’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Disease Control Center, and China Horse Industry Association jointly issued a notice to inform the local government to be vigilant about this virus. It said the death rate from this virus is 95 percent. China issued a warning about this horse virus back in May 2019. The virus hit Thailand in March of this year. The Black Death: According to an Inner Mongolia document, the black death plague was spreading in its area. (See Chinascope posting: Hiding Information: Inner Mongolia May Have Black Death Outbreak) The African Swine Fever Virus: This virus spread widely in China last year and caused the death of millions of pigs. Since March of this year, the Ministry of Agriculture has reported 13 epidemic cases in Hubei, Sichuan, and other provinces. On April 16, Jinmen (an island that belongs to Taiwan, only 2 km away from mainland China) found dead pigs, which had the swine fever virus, floating in the sea. This would mean that mainland farmers killed the infected pigs and threw them into the sea. Hepatitis A: In early March, over 100 people in Liaoning Province were infected with the Hepatitis A virus. The Paper reported that police had admonished several people who spread the infection news on the Internet, similar to what the Wuhan government did to people informing others about the coronavirus. Avian Influenza: On April 14, videos posted on the Internet showed that the Avian influenza was spreading in Juye County, Shandong Province. Tens of thousands of chickens died in 2.5 hours.
chinascope.org/archives/23148
h/t Lily


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--DNI Grenell Releases ALL Russia Probe Transcripts – SHIFTY SCHIFF IN ABSOLUTE PANIC

Clapper based it off his OPINION while being pressured to give FACTUAL PROOF !
Director of National IntelligenceRichard Grenell is calling on Rep. Adam B. Schiff to honor his pledge upon taking control of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to release transcripts of investigations .
Mr. Schiff hasn ’ t met that pledge .
He has declined so far to release any of 53 transcripts of testimony in the committee ’ s 2017-18 investigation into Russia election interference and any Trump campaign involvement .
Mr. Grenell , in a letter sent to Mr. Schiff this week , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , most months ago , and that if the chairman did not release them the intelligence director would .
“ All of the transcripts , with our required redactions , can be released to the public without any concerns of disclosing classified material , ” Mr. Grenell said in a letter first reported by the Washington Examiner .
The 53 witnesses testified when Republicans , under the chairmanship of Rep. Devin Nunes of California , ran the committee .
Their report in 2018 cleared President Trump and his campaign of any election conspiracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , special counsel Robert Mueller came to the same conclusion .
No Trump associate was charged in election wrongdoing .

HAPPY HUNTING TO ALL!
intelligence.house.gov/russiainvestigation/
Clapper based it off his OPINION while being pressured to give FACTUAL PROOF!
SHOTS FIRED:
m.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/6/richard-grenell-calls-adam-schiff-honor-his-promis/
Director of National IntelligenceRichard Grenell is calling on Rep. Adam B. Schiff to honor his pledge upon taking control of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to release transcripts of investigations.
Mr. Schiff hasn’t met that pledge. He has declined so far to release any of 53 transcripts of testimony in the committee’s 2017-18 investigation into Russia election interference and any Trump campaign involvement.
Mr. Grenell, in a letter sent to Mr. Schiff this week, said the transcripts have been cleared for release, most months ago, and that if the chairman did not release them the intelligence director would.
“All of the transcripts, with our required redactions, can be released to the public without any concerns of disclosing classified material,” Mr. Grenell said in a letter first reported by the Washington Examiner.
The 53 witnesses testified when Republicans, under the chairmanship of Rep. Devin Nunes of California, ran the committee. Their report in 2018 cleared President Trump and his campaign of any election conspiracy with the Kremlin.
A year later, special counsel Robert Mueller came to the same conclusion. No Trump associate was charged in election wrongdoing.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--FEAR: “General Flynn Might Take a Flamethrower to this Town Before He is Done”

D.C. FBI Insiders FEAR : “ General Flynn Might Take a Flamethrower to this Town Before He is Done ” The biggest , baddest dude in Washington D.C. might be President Trump but Gen. Mike Flynn is running a close second , according to FBI insiders who fear he may start talking soon .
And talking about the FBI and what exactly went down during his ordeal with the Bureau ’ s Andrew McCabe-infused investigation of Flynn .
Those unflattering details , insiders reveal , would bring more unwanted turmoil and public scrutiny to the embattled agency .
Especially the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which likely involve illegality and corruption .
And he has a score to settle , according to one close friend .
“ I think he is gearing up to name names , ” Flynn ’ s confidant said .
“ He knows where many political bodies are buried in D.C. and what does he have to lose ?
Nothing.
” That fact makes Flynn a very dangerous man , especially in Washington D.C. , a place held together by secrets and people who want to keep them hidden .
And elites recognize the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to big trouble for such secrets and those they would expose .
One FBI insider said General Flynn “ might take a flamethrower to this town before he is done.
” “ People should be worried , ” a close associate said .
“ This is a very very bright man and he may want to get involved in the D.C. game .
Before he was always somewhat of a private outsider .
”

D.C. FBI Insiders FEAR: “General Flynn Might Take a Flamethrower to this Town Before He is Done”
The biggest, baddest dude in Washington D.C. might be President Trump but Gen. Mike Flynn is running a close second, according to FBI insiders who fear he may start talking soon.
And talking about the FBI and what exactly went down during his ordeal with the Bureau’s Andrew McCabe-infused investigation of Flynn. Those unflattering details, insiders reveal, would bring more unwanted turmoil and public scrutiny to the embattled agency. Especially the FBI’s actions wielded against Flynn which likely involve illegality and corruption.
Flynn is back.
And he has a score to settle, according to one close friend.
“I think he is gearing up to name names,” Flynn’s confidant said. “He knows where many political bodies are buried in D.C. and what does he have to lose? Nothing.”
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That fact makes Flynn a very dangerous man, especially in Washington D.C., a place held together by secrets and people who want to keep them hidden. And elites recognize the fact that a rogue Flynn could add up to big trouble for such secrets and those they would expose.
One FBI insider said General Flynn “might take a flamethrower to this town before he is done.”
truepundit.com/d-c-fbi-insiders-fear-general-flynn-might-take-a-flamethrower-to-this-town-before-he-is-done/
“People should be worried,” a close associate said. “This is a very very bright man and he may want to get involved in the D.C. game. Before he was always somewhat of a private outsider.”
“They may have created a monster.”
The FBI’s wayward Frankenstein?


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Look around you, the old system is breaking

No one is paying to be brainwashed by movies We are realizing we can ’ t rely on a supply @ @ @ @ @ foreign countries using virtual slave labor People are seeing the arbitrary nature of many government @ @ @ @ @ is being exposed for what it is , and many of the senior leaders are @ @ @ @ @ Journal is worried the the Federal Reserve ( private bank ) is being taken over @ @ @ @ @ ) Bill Gates is being exposed , and with it the model of doing evil @ @ @ @ @ are waking up to the dangers of corporate medicine What other aspects of the old @ @ @ @ @ ?
Disclaimer : This is a guest post and it doesn ’ t necessarily represent @ @ @ @ @

by FreedomBoners
Celebrity worship is collapsing
People are realizing Late Night TV isn’t funny
No one is paying to be brainwashed by movies
We are realizing we can’t rely on a supply chain of goods produced in foreign countries using virtual slave labor
People are seeing the arbitrary nature of many government rules
The Chinese Communist Party is being exposed for what it is, and many of the senior leaders are literally dying
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The Wall Street Journal is worried the the Federal Reserve (private bank) is being taken over by the Treasury (public)
Bill Gates is being exposed, and with it the model of doing evil under cover of philanthropy
People are waking up to the dangers of corporate medicine
People are realizing vaccine injury is a real thing
What other aspects of the old system do you see breaking?
Disclaimer: This is a guest post and it doesn’t necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Fed fund futures went negative today. That was all I needed to short the market.

Fed fund futures went negative today. That was all I needed to short the market. That’s very deflationary, will create a banking crisis, and will result in massive pressure on funding markets. US banks are 80% over valued if we are going to negative rates — hks55 (@hks55) May 7, 2020
I also don’t think Powell has any idea what he is doing anymore. He’s just running around trying to put out whatever fires that he sees but he has no idea if he’s changing the course of the fire to head straight for a massive housing subdivision. — hks55 (@hks55) May 7, 2020
obvious: if there is a giant debt there is a giant supplier of debt (central banks) so there is less need of private banks that are only a channel t.co/DrdY0TKZ3R — SpeculaThor (@SpeculaThor) May 7, 2020
$es after hours super spike with a negative price structure is exactly how markets crash — hks55 (@hks55) May 8, 2020
Negative Fed Funds rate in the US! Another first for the market in the year 2020. The rest of the decade will have a hard time keeping up with the kind of start we have had.
Chart via WIRP via @TheTerminal pic.twitter.com/OxCUNrCOVd — Rishi Mishra (@aRishisays) May 7, 2020
Record IG issuance so far this week $86 Billion — Ed Bradford (@Fullcarry) May 7, 2020
Every night in the thinly traded futures…..magical levitation. #NYFed — Brad Huston (@BradHuston) May 8, 2020
"Number of companies with rock-bottom credit ratings has exceeded the peak of the 2008 financial crisis, as dozens of businesses struggling under heavy debt burdens have been downgraded" t.co/OVStXC7it0 pic.twitter.com/N09fLwEtKu — Trevor Noren (@trevornoren) May 7, 2020
As a record number of companies fall into the lowest rungs of junk, Moody's finds that the bulk of them are backed by private-equity companies. t.co/1oQQFd4kXI — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) May 7, 2020
The Fed has slowed the pace of its bond buying, but is still expanding its balance sheet at a dramatic pace, with its assets now at $6.7 trillion. pic.twitter.com/hDFoTJVNSv — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) May 8, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-09--Wealth Taxes, Cash Grabs, and Other Schemes

They are coming for your money .
Let ’ s cut through all of the day to day developments in the financial system and look at things in the BIG picture .
The BIG picture is the global economy has screeched to a halt as governments around the world enforced “ stay at home ” or “ shutdown ” orders .
This has triggered an economic implosion , with tens if not hundreds of millions of unemployed around the world .
Governments are trying to “ paper ” over this mess via stimulus and monetary intervention .
In simple terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the problem .
This means governments blowing out their budgets .
Budgets are financed with taxes .
If taxes don ’ t cover government spending , then governments issue debt to make ends meet .
And with taxes collapsing due to the shutdowns , governments are having to issue VAST amounts of debt .
The U.S. alone is expected to run a $ 3 if not $ 4 trillion deficit this year .
And that ’ s as of May .
Bear in mind , we still have seven months to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how long this situation will continue .
At some point in the not-so-distant future , governments will start looking for new sources of capital .
That source will be you , me and everyone else .
The plan behind this has been in place since 2011 .
Elites knew well in advance that another crisis was coming , and they put in place legislation that would allow them to : 1 ) Freeze bank accounts and use them to “ bail-in ” financial institutions/ banks .
2 ) Close the “ gates ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop you from getting your money out .
Did you know the IMF has already called for nations around the world to introduce a wealth tax of 10 % on NET WEALTH as soon as possible ?
If you think that ’ s bad , consider that the Fed plans to both seize and STEAL savings during the next crisis/ recession .
If you think this sounds like a “ conspiracy theory ” we ’ ve actually uncovered a secret document outlining exactly how the elites plan to do this .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an advisor to THREE separate central banks .

They are coming for your money.
Let’s cut through all of the day to day developments in the financial system and look at things in the BIG picture.
The BIG picture is the global economy has screeched to a halt as governments around the world enforced “stay at home” or “shutdown” orders.
This has triggered an economic implosion, with tens if not hundreds of millions of unemployed around the world.
Governments are trying to “paper” over this mess via stimulus and monetary intervention. In simple terms, they are throwing trillions of dollars/euros/yen at the problem.
This means governments blowing out their budgets.
Budgets are financed with taxes. If taxes don’t cover government spending, then governments issue debt to make ends meet. And with taxes collapsing due to the shutdowns, governments are having to issue VAST amounts of debt.
The U.S. alone is expected to run a $3 if not $4 trillion deficit this year. And that’s as of May. Bear in mind, we still have seven months to go in the year and no one knows how long this situation will continue.
At some point in the not-so-distant future, governments will start looking for new sources of capital.
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That source will be you, me and everyone else.
The plan behind this has been in place since 2011. Elites knew well in advance that another crisis was coming, and they put in place legislation that would allow them to:
1) Freeze bank accounts and use them to “bail-in” financial institutions/ banks.
2) Close the “gates” on investment funds/ money market funds to stop you from getting your money out.
3) Impose wealth taxes and seize unused assets.
Did you know the IMF has already called for nations around the world to introduce a wealth tax of 10% on NET WEALTH as soon as possible?
If you think that’s bad, consider that the Fed plans to both seize and STEAL savings during the next crisis/ recession.
If you think this sounds like a “conspiracy theory” we’ve actually uncovered a secret document outlining exactly how the elites plan to do this. It was written by a man who has served as an advisor to THREE separate central banks.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Mark Cuban Hires Secret Shoppers To Monitor Dallas Businesses Reopening…  96% Of Stores ‘Non-Complia

Mark Cuban Hires Secret Shoppers To Monitor Dallas Businesses Reopening…  96% Of Stores ‘Non-Compliant’ With Mandatory Protocols

DALLAS ( CBSDFW.COM ) – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban , who ’ s made national headlines for his charitable work and his opinions during the coronavirus pandemic , says he wanted to see just how Dallas was reopening its economy after retail stores and restaurants were given the go-ahead from Gov .
Greg Abbott last week .
Those types of businesses , which also included malls and movie theaters , were allowed to reopen last Friday after Abbott issued an executive order .
The businesses had to follow certain restrictions , such as opening at a 25 % capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , questions like which businesses would choose to reopen and if they would actually practice social distancing remained for Texas residents .
On his Blog Maverick website , Cuban said he looked to answer some of those questions by working with ShiftSmart in order to investigate business reopenings in Dallas using “ secret shoppers.
” To put it simply , Cuban said : “ It ’ s not good.
” For this project , Cuban said they called about 1,000 retail and restaurant locations based on their popularity on Yelp to see how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who’s made national headlines for his charitable work and his opinions during the coronavirus pandemic, says he wanted to see just how Dallas was reopening its economy after retail stores and restaurants were given the go-ahead from Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Those types of businesses, which also included malls and movie theaters, were allowed to reopen last Friday after Abbott issued an executive order. The businesses had to follow certain restrictions, such as opening at a 25% capacity, and social distancing guidelines.
However, questions like which businesses would choose to reopen and if they would actually practice social distancing remained for Texas residents.
On his Blog Maverick website, Cuban said he looked to answer some of those questions by working with ShiftSmart in order to investigate business reopenings in Dallas using “secret shoppers.”
To put it simply, Cuban said: “It’s not good.”
For this project, Cuban said they called about 1,000 retail and restaurant locations based on their popularity on Yelp to see how many businesses were actually reopening that weekend.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Shall history repeat? answer is yes.

Shall history repeat? answer is yes.

Found a very interesting pattern 🙂t.co/3kmcQJl5Hj — Hoz (@Hoz94s) May 8, 2020
Markets go down when everyone is expecting them to go up. Today annihilated the bears imo. Market was pinned higher pre market and didn’t flinch at 20 million unemployed and -30% gdp forecasts from New York and Atlanta fed all the while citadel eviscerated volatility. — hks55 (@hks55) May 8, 2020
Will the 33-day, 34% decline in stocks mark shortest bear market in history despite “what’s likely to be deepest recession in at least 8 decades, when >1/3 S&P 500 companies have withdrawn financial guidance and buybacks & dividends shrinking by billions”? t.co/KnotvOo54M — Danielle DiMartino Booth (@DiMartinoBooth) May 8, 2020
Markets have never been so obviously disconnected from fundamentals in History. — Paranoid Bull (@paranoidbull) May 8, 2020
🧨 ECRI Bounce phase: Undergound pic.twitter.com/W8O2no5Tn2 — Antonio Pérez Algás (@apanalis) May 8, 2020
Cases continued their slight drift downward, but it's important to remember that outside NY-NJ-CT, cases are *not* falling. pic.twitter.com/LB17L585rx — The COVID Tracking Project (@COVID19Tracking) May 8, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--One of the creepiest and most dystopian things I’ve seen since the pandemic began:

One of the creepiest and most dystopian things I 've seen since the pandemic began : a terrifying camera-equipped remote-controlled @ @ @ @ @ Park in Singapore to — for now — warn about social distancing .
Look at @ @ @ @ @ t.co/12QfT1mcyZ pic.twitter.com/hBGUhmC7N7

One of the creepiest and most dystopian things I've seen since the pandemic began: a terrifying camera-equipped remote-controlled robot patrols Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore to — for now — warn about social distancing. Look at the fear. Story: t.co/12QfT1mcyZ pic.twitter.com/hBGUhmC7N7
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) May 8, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Unemployment rate vs the NASDAQ. Unemployment = the market. Both at all time highs!

The virus is now literally a bullish catalyst .

by aMereMortalxxx
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The virus is now literally a bullish catalyst.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Did the Math: EIDL has funding for ONLY 7.3% of Applications.

According to the SBA as of April 24 , per Biz Journals ( link below ) “ The SBA has provided 38,984 loans nationally for a total of $ 7,967,174,888 ” .
This is an average loan value of $ 204,370 per loan approved ; assuming they are truly processing applications in the order received , then this average amount should be the average representative amount of the future loans to be issued by the additional $ 50B in funding provided for loans under the Enhancement .
With the second appropriate of $ 50B for loans and the original $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 60B is available to be lent out .
With an average loan value of $ 204,370 , then the total funds appropriate for the loans ( separate from the advances ) would only only support 293,584 loans .
The same article mentions that “ Nationally , the SBA has processed 1,192,519 advances.
” Assuming the the number of processed advances represents the number of applicants ( though a separate CNBC article [ link below ] states that the the SBA has received 4 Million applications ) , then the SBA only has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the those who have received an advance .
These figures would lend credence to the rumors that the maximum loan amount has been reduced to $ 150k ; not knowing the statistics behind the loan amounts issued that resulted in that average number above , it is difficult to say how many additional applicants could be accommodated by this reduction in maximum loan amount , if true .
Again , if true , the effect may be material given that the original maximum loan amount available was up to $ 2M .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cap , the limited amount of data made public by the SBA would imply that the EIDL program is still massively underfunded .
As coy , uninformed , or misleading as Tier 1 and Tier 2 agents seem to have been , whether or not they stick to the script , the massive communication and information gaps are not surprising if the SBA knows that they only have funds fewer than 8 % of applications ( $ 60B available / $ 817B estimated need [ see below ] ) .
Assuming that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as reported by the SBA , and that the average loan amount issued has been just over $ 204k , again as reported by the SBA , then the program will require $ 817,481,519,323 ( that ’ s $ 817B or close to one trillion dollars ) , which is 13.6x the amount appropriated to the program .
Please point out any flaws in this analysis ; hopefully , I have erred here somewhere and the situation is not nearly problematic as this math implies .
Perhaps a loan cap , if accurate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the change from a $ 10k grant to “ up to ” based on $ 1k/employee ( which definitely is occurring ) will make some funds available for far more people ; however , the math does not seem to have many positive implications .

by abhspire
According to the SBA as of April 24, per Biz Journals (link below) “The SBA has provided 38,984 loans nationally for a total of $7,967,174,888”.
This is an average loan value of $204,370 per loan approved; assuming they are truly processing applications in the order received, then this average amount should be the average representative amount of the future loans to be issued by the additional $50B in funding provided for loans under the Enhancement.
With the second appropriate of $50B for loans and the original $10B from the CARES Act, then $60B is available to be lent out. With an average loan value of $204,370, then the total funds appropriate for the loans (separate from the advances) would only only support 293,584 loans.
The same article mentions that “Nationally, the SBA has processed 1,192,519 advances.” Assuming the the number of processed advances represents the number of applicants (though a separate CNBC article [link below] states that the the SBA has received 4 Million applications), then the SBA only has funds to extend loans to 24.6% of the those who have received an advance.
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These figures would lend credence to the rumors that the maximum loan amount has been reduced to $150k; not knowing the statistics behind the loan amounts issued that resulted in that average number above, it is difficult to say how many additional applicants could be accommodated by this reduction in maximum loan amount, if true. Again, if true, the effect may be material given that the original maximum loan amount available was up to $2M.
Regardless of the legitimacy of this rumored cap, the limited amount of data made public by the SBA would imply that the EIDL program is still massively underfunded. As coy, uninformed, or misleading as Tier 1 and Tier 2 agents seem to have been, whether or not they stick to the script, the massive communication and information gaps are not surprising if the SBA knows that they only have funds fewer than 8% of applications ($60B available / $817B estimated need [see below]).
Assuming that there are in fact 4 million applicants, as reported by the SBA, and that the average loan amount issued has been just over $204k, again as reported by the SBA, then the program will require $817,481,519,323 (that’s $817B or close to one trillion dollars), which is 13.6x the amount appropriated to the program.
Please point out any flaws in this analysis; hopefully, I have erred here somewhere and the situation is not nearly problematic as this math implies. Perhaps a loan cap, if accurate, despite being as objectionable to people as the change from a $10k grant to “up to” based on $1k/employee (which definitely is occurring) will make some funds available for far more people; however, the math does not seem to have many positive implications.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Jim Rickards: I’ve repeatedly advised you shouldn’t reference 2008, 2000, 1998, 1994 or 1982 if you

Jim Rickards: I’ve repeatedly advised you shouldn’t reference 2008, 2000, 1998, 1994 or 1982 if you want to understand what’s going on. You need to go back at least to 1929.

I 've repeatedly advised you should n't reference 2008 , 2000 , 1998 , 1994 or 1982 if you want @ @ @ @ @ on .
You need to go back at least to 1929 .
The Bank of @ @ @ @ @ a better frame of reference .
I have to agree .
pic.twitter.com/DQE2gScywy I recall people @ @ @ @ @ really want to know if there is an economic crisis , just go to the @ @ @ @ @ it is packed with visitors or not .
in 1998 it was packed in 2001 @ @ @ @ @ it was packed in 2020 there are no restaurants.. 👀

I've repeatedly advised you shouldn't reference 2008, 2000, 1998, 1994 or 1982 if you want to understand what's going on. You need to go back at least to 1929. The Bank of England just said 1706 is a better frame of reference. I have to agree. pic.twitter.com/DQE2gScywy
I recall people used to say if you really want to know if there is an economic crisis, just go to the next restaurant and see if it is packed with visitors or not.
in 1998 it was packed
in 2001 it was packed
in 2008 it was packed
in 2020 there are no restaurants.. 👀
— Russian Market (@russian_market) May 8, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--2 million job losses have been reported as permanent. That’s a 2001-style recession so far and a sta

2 million job losses have been reported as permanent. That’s a 2001-style recession so far and a stat the media ignored t.co/cmoqqTmOhC — GreekFire23 (@GreekFire23) May 8, 2020
HASSETT: ALL UNEMPLOYED EXPECT TO BE REHIRED BY EMPLOYER that is the stupidest fuking thing i have heard this month. — Heisenberg Report (@heisenbergrpt) May 8, 2020
hmm…something to keep an eye on Weekly East to West of Suez Gasoil/Diesel Exports (kt) (via Kpler) pic.twitter.com/2b37r0AvL2 — 𝕮𝖍𝖎 🛢 (@chigrl) May 8, 2020
What investors are not realizing yet is states that are reopening are doing so with 25-50% capacity in store. Find me a restaurant anywhere in America that can stay in business running on 25-50% capacity. States are out of unemployment money already. No new stimulus is approved — hks55 (@hks55) May 8, 2020
In Sydney despite the relative lack of Covid, the restaurant owners in my area have no interest in opening under conditions. Retailers not opening to spare the harsh reality. Most prefer to be on handouts & a better ($ worse) position to haggle for lower rents with landlords. — Ron (@rontecarlo) May 8, 2020
"The breadth of job losses is a jarring signal of the massive challenge of restarting vast swaths of the economy – not just a few sectors – and it therefore serves as a stark indication that a 'V-shaped' recovery will not be possible:" BI's @Riccanomix & Yelena Shulyatyeva pic.twitter.com/jVp1ma8VCP — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) May 8, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Mark Cuban – Post Covid Texas ReOpening Analytics DD

Mark Cuban went ‘ Big Short ’ on the Coronovirus and hired his own army of wage slaves to survey the new post-covid opening of the Texas Economy .
He says he will do follow up analytics as well .
IMO doesn ’ t look great , but who thought it would ?
We called ~1000 restaurant and retail locations based on popularity ( we used # of reviews on Yelp by category as a proxy ) to assess full re-open rate ( open for dine-in , in-person shopping etc . )
We conducted physical audits at ~300 locations across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assess compliance against state re-opening protocols 1 ) Re-opening Rate : Only 36 % of businesses chose to open on the opening weekend 2 ) Aggregate Degree of Safety Protocol Compliance – By Locations : Overall – 96 % of businesses were non-compliant across all mandatory protocols and all locations .
The extent of non-compliance is dramatic with ~1/3 of all locations being < 50 % compliant across mandatory protocols as established by the Governor ’ s office .
3 ) Aggregate Degree of Safety Protocol Compliance – By Protocols : On average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed and ~54 % of all suggested protocols were followed .
In aggregate – locations followed ~58 % of all mandatory + suggested protocols .
4 ) Individual Location Assessments : Overall – there is a wide discrepancy amongst individual level performance by location type .
5 ) Comparative Benchmarking Assessments : We ’ ve done very preliminary levels of comparative analysis , but early assessments show a pattern in the data of highly variable compliance within a parent franchise .
TLDR : Mark Cuban says the opening is mostly for show and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to operate post-covid .

by Sneakyche
Mark Cuban Texas Reopening Report
Mark Cuban went ‘Big Short’ on the Coronovirus and hired his own army of wage slaves to survey the new post-covid opening of the Texas Economy. He says he will do follow up analytics as well.
IMO doesn’t look great, but who thought it would?
Methodology:
We called ~1000 restaurant and retail locations based on popularity (we used # of reviews on Yelp by category as a proxy) to assess full re-open rate (open for dine-in, in-person shopping etc.)
We conducted physical audits at ~300 locations across restaurants and retail locations in Dallas to assess compliance against state re-opening protocols
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1)Re-opening Rate: Only 36% of businesses chose to open on the opening weekend
2) Aggregate Degree of Safety Protocol Compliance – By Locations: Overall – 96% of businesses were non-compliant across all mandatory protocols and all locations. The extent of non-compliance is dramatic with ~1/3 of all locations being <50% compliant across mandatory protocols as established by the Governor’s office.
3)Aggregate Degree of Safety Protocol Compliance – By Protocols: On average, ~60% of mandatory protocols were followed and ~54% of all suggested protocols were followed. In aggregate – locations followed ~58% of all mandatory + suggested protocols.
4)Individual Location Assessments: Overall – there is a wide discrepancy amongst individual level performance by location type.
5) Comparative Benchmarking Assessments: We’ve done very preliminary levels of comparative analysis, but early assessments show a pattern in the data of highly variable compliance within a parent franchise.
TLDR: Mark Cuban says the opening is mostly for show and majority of small businesses have no idea how to operate post-covid.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--There might be a logical reason to why the markets keep going up

Many people seem perplexed about this fact .
Bad news should mean that the market should go down .
Problem is , bad news means more action from the state/fed .
One action is as we all know 0 % interest rates .
What return do you need to make a profit with 0 % interest rates ?
Anything above 0 .
This means that if you can borrow money at 0 % and expect a return of 0,000001 % you are making a profit .
The Fed saying that they will do everything to get full emplyment back means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gloom headlines as a confirmation that the Fed will keep rates low .
This signals that it ’ s worth borrowing money to put into the market , because any return above 0 is worth it .
The only question is how long this will last .
My guess is when positive news starts taking the overhand , investors will scale back their risk .
Simply because the 0 % interest rate and state action is less likely to last as long the more positive the sentiment gets on the economy .
Sentiment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stocks will be going down .
People will say that it ’ s rigged – but it ’ s not .
It ’ s just how the markets work , even if you hate it .
At least this is how I interpret the current situation and I am short on the market .
Unless Fed and State turns positive in their sentiment , my investment is pretty much screwed .
But I ’ m aware of this and I could of course be wrong .
No clue if anyone agrees with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I think is happening currently .
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 .

by politiksnubben
Many people seem perplexed about this fact. Bad news should mean that the market should go down. Problem is, bad news means more action from the state/fed. One action is as we all know 0% interest rates. What return do you need to make a profit with 0% interest rates? Anything above 0.
This means that if you can borrow money at 0% and expect a return of 0,000001% you are making a profit. The Fed saying that they will do everything to get full emplyment back means that some investors see the doom and gloom headlines as a confirmation that the Fed will keep rates low. This signals that it’s worth borrowing money to put into the market, because any return above 0 is worth it.
The only question is how long this will last. My guess is when positive news starts taking the overhand, investors will scale back their risk. Simply because the 0% interest rate and state action is less likely to last as long the more positive the sentiment gets on the economy. Sentiment will be more positive in the news and stocks will be going down. People will say that it’s rigged – but it’s not. It’s just how the markets work, even if you hate it.
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At least this is how I interpret the current situation and I am short on the market. Unless Fed and State turns positive in their sentiment, my investment is pretty much screwed. But I’m aware of this and I could of course be wrong.
No clue if anyone agrees with me on this, but this is what I think is happening currently.
Disclaimer: This information is only for educational purposes. Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article. Do you own due diligence.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Why This Wave is Usually a Market Downturn’s Most Wicked

The first significant rally in a bear market usually convinces most investors that the prior bull market will resume .
@ @ @ @ @ investors remain invested through the worst part of the downturn .
Get insights into the @ @ @ @ @ bear market for those who continue to embrace equities .

The first significant rally in a bear market usually convinces most investors that the prior bull market will resume. As a result, many investors remain invested through the worst part of the downturn. Get insights into the most wicked wave in a bear market for those who continue to embrace equities.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--If you are not buying stocks after 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April, you are doing it w

If you are not buying stocks after 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April , you are doing it @ @ @ @ @ .
This is not normal .
You might have expected it .
You probably were @ @ @ @ @ But there is nothing normal about this .
Market reminds me of the `` eye @ @ @ @ @ we had after Bear Stearns in 2008 .
In the two months after Bear rescue @ @ @ @ @ % while $ VIX collapsed from 32 to 16 .
Lots of talk about green @ @ @ @ @ Got a little more difficult after May…

If you are not buying stocks after 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April, you are doing it wrong.
Negative 20.5 million. This is not normal. You might have expected it. You probably weren't surprised by it. But there is nothing normal about this.
Market reminds me of the "eye of the storm" feel we had after Bear Stearns in 2008.
In the two months after Bear rescue, $SPX rose 12% while $VIX collapsed from 32 to 16. Lots of talk about green shoots and what not. Got a little more difficult after May…
— Matt Thompson, CFA (@dynamicvol) May 8, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Dan Oliver: Inflation — good and hard … Comey grilled by Chris Wallace on the FBI’s criminal neglige

Dan Oliver : Inflation — good and hard … Comey grilled by Chris Wallace on the FBI ’ s criminal @ @ @ @ @ ) … Gerald Celente : Welcome to the new ABnormal … McAlvany : Save the @ @ @ @ @ … Rick Rule : Gold prices will be catching fire …

BY JOHN RUBINO
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Dan Oliver: Inflation — good and hard … Comey grilled by Chris Wallace on the FBI’s criminal negligence (or maybe treason) … Gerald Celente: Welcome to the new ABnormal … McAlvany: Save the bankers! Sacrifice the currency … Rick Rule: Gold prices will be catching fire …


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Never before has so much wealth been locked up with the fate of so few companies.

Presented without comment ( for those who desperately need a comment , read Goldman on why there is never a @ @ @ @ @ stock market is just five stocks ) .

via Zerohedge:
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Presented without comment (for those who desperately need a comment, read Goldman on why there is never a happy ending when the entire stock market is just five stocks).


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--China: More Bark Than Bite With Serious Structural Economic Problems BEFORE The Pandemic

( Silver Doctors Editors ) Jim Rickards has come out with an interesting article for those who keep-up with his @ @ @ @ @ discusses China , to which Jim says he has several decades of experience .
The @ @ @ @ @ serious economic problems before the coronavirus , and now they ’ ve got some very @ @ @ @ @ in the CCP scapegoating the United States .
Jim says China has some enormous strengths @ @ @ @ @ capita income is only $ 11,000 per person compared to per capita income of $ @ @ @ @ @ .
Put differently , the U.S. is only 38 % richer than China on a @ @ @ @ @ is 500 % richer than China on a per capita basis ( of course the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus will have an impact ) .
However , China has a lot of problems @

(Silver Doctors Editors) Jim Rickards has come out with an interesting article for those who keep-up with his work.
His latest article discusses China, to which Jim says he has several decades of experience.
What’s the key takeaway of Jim’s article today?
The Communist Chinese Party already had serious economic problems before the coronavirus, and now they’ve got some very serious problems which could result in the CCP scapegoating the United States.
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Jim says China has some enormous strengths:
An objective analysis of China must begin with its enormous strengths. China has the third largest territory in the world, with the world’s largest population (although soon to be overtaken by India).
China also has the fifth largest nuclear arsenal in the world with 280 nuclear warheads, about the same as the UK and France, but well behind Russia (6,490) and the U.S. (6,450). China is the largest gold producer in the world at about 500 metric tonnes per year.
Its economy is the second largest economy in the world, behind only the U.S. China’s foreign exchange reserves (including gold) are the largest in the world.
By these diverse measures of population, territory, military strength and economic output, China is clearly a global super-power and the dominant presence in East Asia.
Yet, these blockbuster statistics hide as much as they reveal.
China’s per capita income is only $11,000 per person compared to per capita income of $65,000 in the United States. Put differently, the U.S. is only 38% richer than China on a gross basis, but it is 500% richer than China on a per capita basis (of course the massive economic fallout from the coronavirus will have an impact).
China’s military is growing stronger and more sophisticated, but it still bears no comparison to the U.S. military when it comes to aircraft carriers, nuclear warheads, submarines, fighter aircraft and strategic bombers.
Most importantly, at $11,000 per capita GDP, China is stuck squarely in the “middle income trap” as defined by development economists.
The path from low income (about $5,000 per capita) to middle-income (about $10,000 per capita) is fairly straightforward and mostly involves reduced corruption, direct foreign investment and migration from the countryside to cities to pursue assembly-style jobs.
The path from middle-income to high-income (about $20,000 per capita) is much more difficult and involves creation and deployment of high-technology and manufacture of high-value-added goods.
Among developing economies (excluding oil producers), only Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea have successfully made this transition since World War II. All other developing economies in Latin America, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East including giants such as Brazil and Turkey remain stuck in the middle-income ranks.
China remains reliant on assembly-style jobs and has shown no promise of breaking into the high-income ranks.
To escape the middle income trap requires more than cheap labor and infrastructure investment. It requires applied technology to produce high-value added products. This explains why China has been so focused on stealing U.S. intellectual property.
China has not shown much capacity for developing high technology on its own, but it has been quite effective at stealing such technology from trading partners and applying it through its own system of state-owned enterprises and “national champions” such as Huawei in the telecommunications sector.
But now the U.S. and other countries are cracking down on China’s technology theft and China cannot generate the needed technology through its own R&D.
In short, and despite enormous annual growth in the past twenty years, China remains fundamentally a poor country with limited ability to improve the well-being of its citizens much beyond what has already been achieved.
However, China has a lot of problems.
Jim continues:
China’s economy is not just about providing jobs, goods and services. It is about regime survival for a Chinese Communist Party that faces an existential crisis if it fails to deliver.
It is an illegitimate regime that will remain in power only so long as it provides jobs and a rising living standard for the Chinese people. The overriding imperative of the Chinese leadership is to avoid societal unrest.
If China’s job machine seizes, as parts of it did during the coronavirus outbreak, Beijing fears that popular unrest could emerge on a potentially scale much greater than the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. This is an existential threat to Communist power.
President Xi Jinping could quickly lose what the Chinese call, “The Mandate of Heaven.”
That’s a term that describes the intangible goodwill and popular support needed by emperors to rule China for the past 3,000 years. If The Mandate of Heaven is lost, a ruler can fall quickly.
Even before the crisis, China has had serious structural economic problems that are finally catching up with it.
China is so heavily indebted that it is now at the point where more debt does not produce growth. Adding additional debt today slows the economy and calls into question China’s ability to service its existing debt.
Meanwhile, China’s real year-over-year growth tumbled 6.8% in the first quarter.
Besides the slowdown from the pandemic, China confronts an insolvent banking system and a real estate bubble.
Up to half of China’s investment is a complete waste. It does produce jobs and utilize inputs like cement, steel, copper and glass. But the finished product, whether a city, train station or sports arena, is often a white elephant that will remain unused. The Chinese landscape is littered with “ghost cities” that have resulted from China’s wasted investment and flawed development model.
Chinese growth has been reported in recent years as 6.5–10% but is actually closer to 5% or lower once an adjustment is made for the waste. Again, that was before the crisis.
Essentially, China is on the horns of a dilemma with no good way out. China has driven growth for the past eight years with excessive credit, wasted infrastructure investment and Ponzi schemes.
The Chinese leadership knows this, but they had to keep the growth machine in high gear to create jobs for millions of migrants coming from the countryside to the city and to maintain jobs for the millions more already in the cities.
The two ways to get rid of debt are deflation (which results in write-offs, bankruptcies and unemployment) or inflation (which results in theft of purchasing power, similar to a tax increase).
Both alternatives are unacceptable to the Communists because they lack the political legitimacy to endure either unemployment or inflation. Either policy would cause social unrest and unleash revolutionary potential.
The question is, will China pursue an aggressive posture against the U.S. to distract the people?
China does not want war at this time. But diverting the people’s attention away from domestic problems toward a foreign foe is an old trick leaders use to unite the people in times of uncertainty.
If China’s leadership decides that the risk of losing legitimacy at home outweighs the risk of conflict with the United States, the likelihood of war rises dramatically.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--The cost of economic shutdown: CA goes from $21B surplus to $53.4B budget shortfall

Taxpayers ( whether local or federal ) are going to have to cough up more money due to bureaucrats across @ @ @ @ @ economies .
My state announced yesterday that revenue collection for the month of April fell @ @ @ @ @ You know almost every local and state agency will be facing drastic shortages .
But @ @ @ @ @ KTLA reports that Gov .
Newsom announced that California will have a budget shortfall of @ @ @ @ @ shutting down their state in late March .
Just last year , they ( supposedly @ @ @ @ @ of $ 21 billion .
Also , more than 4 million people have filed for @ @ @ @ @ result of the Wuhan virus shutdown .
You know the pain is going to come @ @ @ @ @ Phil Ting , chairman of the budget committee in the state Assembly , said he @ @ @ @ @ state can cut enough spending to fill the budget hole and “ may have to @ @ @ @ @ ” Read the whole story here .

by DCG
Taxpayers (whether local or federal) are going to have to cough up more money due to bureaucrats across the country completely shutting down economies.
My state announced yesterday that revenue collection for the month of April fell by $502.5 million. You know almost every local and state agency will be facing drastic shortages. But remember: #WeAreAllInThisTogether.
KTLA reports that Gov. Newsom announced that California will have a budget shortfall of $53.4 billion due to shutting down their state in late March. Just last year, they (supposedly) had a budget surplus of $21 billion.
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Also, more than 4 million people have filed for unemployment in California as a result of the Wuhan virus shutdown.
You know the pain is going to come for taxpayer$: “Phil Ting, chairman of the budget committee in the state Assembly, said he doesn’t think the state can cut enough spending to fill the budget hole and “may have to look at some additional revenue.”
Read the whole story here.
DCG


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Wall Street And The Stock Market Party On While Government Fails The People & Small Businesses

Well , some good news to share today : pepsid , selenium and anticoagulants/blood thinners all appear to make a positive difference in covid-19 recovery rates .
Such good news is very welcome , as there ’ s not much to go around .
New infections in the US remain stubbornly high , and increasingly , the American people are feeling betrayed by their leaders ( something our survey from last week validated ) .
Not only do citizens feel the government did too little too late to prevent the covid-19 pandemic , but they are feeling like they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many aren ’ t getting the stimulus payments they were promised .
Many others aren ’ t receiving unemployment checks due to unacceptable shortcoming in the payment system .
The military has just informed recruits that if you ’ ve had covid-19 that will permanently disqualify you for future military service .
All while the stock market parties on .
As easily predicted , all that Congress ’ and the Federal Reserves stimulus efforts have achieved is an acceleration of the deeply unfair wealth divide in this country .
Until we have real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things , we are on our own folks .

by Chris Martenson of Peak Prosperity
Well, some good news to share today: pepsid, selenium and anticoagulants/blood thinners all appear to make a positive difference in covid-19 recovery rates.
Such good news is very welcome, as there’s not much to go around.
New infections in the US remain stubbornly high, and increasingly, the American people are feeling betrayed by their leaders (something our survey from last week validated).
Not only do citizens feel the government did too little too late to prevent the covid-19 pandemic, but they are feeling like they are being cast aside as collateral damage.
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Many aren’t getting the stimulus payments they were promised. Many others aren’t receiving unemployment checks due to unacceptable shortcoming in the payment system. The military has just informed recruits that if you’ve had covid-19 that will permanently disqualify you for future military service.
All while the stock market parties on. As easily predicted, all that Congress’ and the Federal Reserves stimulus efforts have achieved is an acceleration of the deeply unfair wealth divide in this country.
Until we have real leaders (not bureaucratic managers) running things, we are on our own folks.
FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS HERE


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--CBS reports “No one, not even the president, is safe from coronavirus”

I wondered when they were going to drop their fly and come right out and say it .
Perhaps CBS @ @ @ @ @ break the news AGAIN

I wondered when they were going to drop their fly and come right out and say it.
Perhaps CBS is getting antsy hoping to break the news AGAIN
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AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Maxime Bernier Asks: ‘Justin Trudeau, Why Are You Supporting Chinese Propaganda About Corona?’

There is a reasonably plausible hypothesis making the rounds that accounts for Canada ’ s strange distinction among the world ’ s leading democracies as the silent outlier , the one government that isn ’ t either demanding or providing a proper explanation about how it came to pass , exactly , that a virus outbreak that began in China managed to go on to kill more than 260,000 people around the world , among them more than 4,200 Canadians .
Afraid of Beijing , which has already wreaked havoc with Canada ’ s agricultural exports and kidnapped Michael Kovrig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou , and which may yet choose to hold to ransom the personal protective equipment supplies Canada ’ s front-line medical workers require as they risk their lives treating the country ’ s COVID-19 victims .
Afraid of jeopardizing Trudeau ’ s vanity-project hopes for a non-voting seat on the United Nations Security Council by standing up to the World Health Organization , which has been conclusively shown to have collaborated with Beijing ’ s obfuscations and disinformation from the moment SARS-CoV-2 erupted in the city of Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
PPC leader exposes Trudeau ’ s position as a NWO one .
Draws attention to Justin ’ s love of ChiCom tyranny , which Justin wishes to replicate in Canada .

Many other governments are demanding explanations from China and the WHO. The Trudeau government is the only one gobbling up Chinese communist propaganda. What is it afraid of?t.co/mmYV47WeRB — Maxime Bernier (@MaximeBernier) May 7, 2020
There is a reasonably plausible hypothesis making the rounds that accounts for Canada’s strange distinction among the world’s leading democracies as the silent outlier, the one government that isn’t either demanding or providing a proper explanation about how it came to pass, exactly, that a virus outbreak that began in China managed to go on to kill more than 260,000 people around the world, among them more than 4,200 Canadians. It’s that Justin Trudeau’s government is afraid. Afraid of Beijing, which has already wreaked havoc with Canada’s agricultural exports and kidnapped Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor over the detention of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, and which may yet choose to hold to ransom the personal protective equipment supplies Canada’s front-line medical workers require as they risk their lives treating the country’s COVID-19 victims.
Beijing has already wreaked havoc with Canada’s agricultural exports and kidnapped Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor
Afraid of jeopardizing Trudeau’s vanity-project hopes for a non-voting seat on the United Nations Security Council by standing up to the World Health Organization, which has been conclusively shown to have collaborated with Beijing’s obfuscations and disinformation from the moment SARS-CoV-2 erupted in the city of Wuhan and the province of Hubei last December.
nationalpost.com/opinion/terry-glavin-on-china-covid-19-and-the-who-what-is-the-trudeau-government-afraid-of
PPC leader exposes Trudeau’s position as a NWO one. Draws attention to Justin’s love of ChiCom tyranny, which Justin wishes to replicate in Canada.
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AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Sally Yates learned about the Flynn phone call directly from President Obama. Obama was in on it.

Obama our former traitor in chief was deeply involved in the plot to ruin Flynn , and now that the @ @ @ @ @ is up !
Obama was already caught spying on Journalists , whistleblowers and Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ was plotting against his rivals as well .

by Sleepy_Bob_Ross
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Obama our former traitor in chief was deeply involved in the plot to ruin Flynn, and now that the transcripts are out the gig is up! Obama was already caught spying on Journalists, whistleblowers and Supreme Court Judges. No surprise he was plotting against his rivals as well.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--James Clapper transcripts, page 26: “I never saw direct empirical evidence that the Trump campaign w

James Clapper transcripts, page 26: “I never saw direct empirical evidence that the Trump campaign was conspiring with russians.”

Clapper admits behind closed doors he never had any evidence Trump was conspiring with the russians .
Yet proceeded to @ @ @ @ @ television repeatedly .

by Sleepy_Bob_Ross
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Clapper admits behind closed doors he never had any evidence Trump was conspiring with the russians. Yet proceeded to lie about it on national television repeatedly.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--Are futures manipulated? Price movements and volume during trading hours and not

Looking at exclusively 9:30AM – 4PM ( REGULAR TRADING HOURS ) , this week /ES is up -13.75 points .
Looking at exclusively 4PM – 9:30AM ( FUTURES EXTENDED ) , this week /ES is up 114.75 points ( INCLUDING TODAYS CHANGE from 2874 to 2905 at the time of this data ) Now , lets look at volume .
AS you can see , after hours ( or outside regular trading hours ) is literally always green .
Despite volume being 1/3 to 1/4 of what it is during regular trading hours , it moves the markets much further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During trading hours so far this week ES saw volume of 3,267,000 approximately , and a price movement of -13.75 points .
Outside those hours , volume was about 945,000 , BUT we saw a price movement of +114.75 points .
This low volume movement leads indexes and stocks to open in the same direction as the futures , which is bad because the volume is no where near the same , and most stocks/etfs/options can not be traded during these hours anyway .
What I am showing here is not unknown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chart in this article is rather shocking , and it really makes you wonder how stocks/futures can move so much after hours under minimal volume , but never during regular trading hours .
The argument that futures are manipulated is plain as day .
If all the movements happen after hours , why isnt there volume to back it up , or why doesn ’ t the rally continue into the day ?
Can you profit ?
by buying into futures at close , or right when they reopen at 6PM EST , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5-10 point moves upwards .
Though buying slighly OTM calls for 2-3 weeks out would likely also yield nice results , look for something with a relatively high delta in this case to profit even off of 30 point moves on ES , which is about a $ 3 move on SPY .

by JustALurker110
Monday – Opens at 2804.25
Closes at 2833 (+28.75) <- Move from 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday – Opens at 2863.25 (+30.25) <- Move from 4:00PM – 9:30AM
Closes at 2858.75 (-4.5) <- Move from 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday – Opens at 2877.50 (+18.75) <- Move from 4:00PM – 9:30AM
Closes at 2840 (-37.5) <- Move from 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Thursday – Opens at 2874.5 (+34.5) <- Move from 4:00PM – 9:30AM
Closes at 2874 (-0.5) <- Move from 9:30AM - 4:00PM
*** Current ES is at 2905.25
Looking at exclusively 9:30AM – 4PM (REGULAR TRADING HOURS), this week /ES is up -13.75 points.
Looking at exclusively 4PM – 9:30AM (FUTURES EXTENDED), this week /ES is up 114.75 points (INCLUDING TODAYS CHANGE from 2874 to 2905 at the time of this data)

Now, lets look at volume.
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Monday 9:30 – 4 volume: 984,000
Outside regular hours: 371,000 \[Monday to Tuesday\]
Tuesday 9:30 – 4 vol: 1,072,000
Outside regular hours: 258,300 \[Tuesday to Wednesday\]
Wednesday 9:30 – 4 vol: 627,000
Outside regular hours: 246,000 \[Wednesday to Thursday\]
Thursday 9:30 – 4 vol: 593,000
Outside regular hours: 70,000 so far since 4PM
AS you can see, after hours (or outside regular trading hours) is literally always green. Despite volume being 1/3 to 1/4 of what it is during regular trading hours, it moves the markets much further than it does during trading hours. During trading hours so far this week ES saw volume of 3,267,000 approximately, and a price movement of -13.75 points. Outside those hours, volume was about 945,000, BUT we saw a price movement of +114.75 points. This low volume movement leads indexes and stocks to open in the same direction as the futures, which is bad because the volume is no where near the same, and most stocks/etfs/options cannot be traded during these hours anyway. What I am showing here is not unknown, its been around for decades. The chart in this article is rather shocking, and it really makes you wonder how stocks/futures can move so much after hours under minimal volume, but never during regular trading hours.
www.nytimes.com/2018/02/02/your-money/stock-market-after-hours-trading.html

The argument that futures are manipulated is plain as day. If all the movements happen after hours, why isnt there volume to back it up, or why doesn’t the rally continue into the day?

Can you profit? by buying into futures at close, or right when they reopen at 6PM EST, you will likely be able to captures 5-10 point moves upwards. Though buying slighly OTM calls for 2-3 weeks out would likely also yield nice results, look for something with a relatively high delta in this case to profit even off of 30 point moves on ES, which is about a $3 move on SPY.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-08--The number of new coronavirus cases in #Germany rose the most in a week, just days after the governm

Oops !
The number of new coronavirus cases in # Germany rose the most in a week , just days @ @ @ @ @ first phase of the pandemic to be over .
There were 1,268 additional infections in @ @ @ @ @ to 169,430. t.co/8tOuRZOLMs pic.twitter.com/aZpt4lcrFx

Oops! The number of new coronavirus cases in #Germany rose the most in a week, just days after the government declared the first phase of the pandemic to be over. There were 1,268 additional infections in the 24h, bringing total to 169,430. t.co/8tOuRZOLMs pic.twitter.com/aZpt4lcrFx
— Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) May 8, 2020