investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--SPIKES; S&P Down & VIX Up by year end due to Rare Anomaly research findings!

The VIX and the securities which mimic the index , including the UVXY which is depicted in the chart above , are extremely volatile .
Therefore , the timing for the exits to maximize profits is crucial .
For this reason , the Bull Vix is highly recommended for the maximization of profits .
The Bull Vix is a seasonal algorithm which only operates for the 5-week periods after the occurrence of a Bullish Sentiment Anomaly ( BSA ) .
For this reason , Bull Vix charges a one-time per BSA occurrence subscription fee of $ 49 for alerts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 499 for alerts to trade call options .
To subscribe go to www.bullvix.com .
Due to there being a limited amount which can be invested into VIX related securities and especially call options there are and will continue to be a limited number of subscriptions available .
Therefore , all who subscribe to trade November 2020 BSA occurrence are grandfathered in and will have a first right of refusal to subscribe to the next Bullish Sentiment Anomaly ( BSA ) when it occurs which likely be after 2021 .
For more information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sentiment Anomaly ( BSA ) go to www.BullVix.com .

The VIX and the securities which mimic the index, including the UVXY which is depicted in the chart above, are extremely volatile. Therefore, the timing for the exits to maximize profits is crucial. For this reason, the Bull Vix is highly recommended for the maximization of profits.
The Bull Vix is a seasonal algorithm which only operates for the 5-week periods after the occurrence of a Bullish Sentiment Anomaly (BSA). For this reason, Bull Vix charges a one-time per BSA occurrence subscription fee of $49 for alerts to trade the UVXY and VXX shares and $499 for alerts to trade call options. To subscribe go to www.bullvix.com.
Due to there being a limited amount which can be invested into VIX related securities and especially call options there are and will continue to be a limited number of subscriptions available. Therefore, all who subscribe to trade November 2020 BSA occurrence are grandfathered in and will have a first right of refusal to subscribe to the next Bullish Sentiment Anomaly (BSA) when it occurs which likely be after 2021.
For more information on the Bull Vix algorithm and Bullish Sentiment Anomaly (BSA) go to www.BullVix.com.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Another Domestic Terrorist in Government position!

Another Domestic Terrorist in Government position !
She has threatened Trump supporters and now our great President @ realDonaldTrump Wake @ @ @ @

Another Domestic Terrorist in Government position! She has threatened Trump supporters and now our great President @realDonaldTrump Wake up @GOP pic.twitter.com/KdDuyEz9PW
— Squirrel Mama (@Squirrels_Mama) December 9, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--The China Files – Secret Military Documents – Canadian PM Trudeau invited China’s People’s Liberatio

The China Files – Secret Military Documents – Canadian PM Trudeau invited China’s People’s Liberation Army for cold weather training in Ontario.

`` Did Joe Biden just leak their secret strategy to elevate Kamala to office ?
Dementia is no joke folks @ @

Article with full documents here: www.rebelnews.com/the_china_files
Leaked secret Canadian military documents show Trudeau puts warm relations with China above all else. Like (commie) father, like son?
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Other revelations include:
Disgraced cabinet minister Catherine McKenna jetted to China for a three-day conference just months after the two Michaels were taken hostage
Trudeau sent nearly 200 CAF personnel to Wuhan in October of 2019 to participate in the Military World Games, a propaganda bonanza for China diplomatic reports that China is using its “belt and road” negotiations to demand that countries drop human rights complaints if they want trade deals
Chinese censorship of Twitter use
Chinese use of a smartphone app to track Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang
Bureaucrats bizarre protocol of referring to accused fraudster and Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou as “Ms. Meng”, but refusing to even mention the two Michaels by name
Bureaucrats deriding concerns about military knowledge transfer to China as figments of the “Trump Administration”


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Hunter Biden under Investigation

Hunter Biden under Investigation

# UPDATE Hunter Biden , the son of US President-elect Joe Biden and a frequent target of Republican attacks , @ @ @ @ @ investigation about his taxes t.co/auHX8nmNBr

#UPDATE Hunter Biden, the son of US President-elect Joe Biden and a frequent target of Republican attacks, said he was under federal investigation about his taxes t.co/auHX8nmNBr
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 10, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--President Donald J. Trump files motion to intervene in Texas Supreme Court case.

Trump files to intervene in the Supreme Court case involving now 18 states , With mountains of evidence of targeted @ @ @ @ @ now gets to plead his case to the Supreme Court .
Here is the brief

Trump files to intervene in the Supreme Court case involving now 18 states, With mountains of evidence of targeted election fraud behind him he now gets to plead his case to the Supreme Court.
Here is the brief
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h/t SuperPwnerGuy


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--MAKE THEM PAY: Political Discrimination Lawsuit Against Apple Can Go Forward. California law bans di

MAKE THEM PAY: Political Discrimination Lawsuit Against Apple Can Go Forward. California law bans discrimination based on political stances or activity, which is going to be a problem for Big Tech.

The decision is Pham v. Apple , Inc. , by Judge Socrates Peter Manoukian , handed down three weeks ago but to my knowledge largely unnoticed until now .
First , the allegations from the Amended Complaint , as repeated in the opinion : Plaintiff Trieu Pham … worked for defendant Apple , Inc. … as an iOS App Reviewer … .
As an App Reviewer , plaintiff Pham was responsible for determining whether software applications ( “ Apps ” ) were reliable , performed as expected , and were free of offensive materiaI .
Plaintiff Pham reviewed Apps based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and design criteria provided by defendant Apple ; and plaintiff Pham determined whether to accept , reject , or hold each App… .
Between July 2018 and September 2018 , defendant Apple conducted an audit of plaintiff Pham ’ s App Reviews , identified reviews by plaintiff Pham that were purportedly erroneous , and issued plaintiff Pham a Documented Coaching Plan [ DCP ] … .
Following plaintiff Pham ’ s rebuttal , defendant Apple reversed their classification of several of plaintiff Pham ’ s purported errors .
The most serious error @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was plaintiff Pham ’ s approval of a Guo Media App which was forbidden from defendant Apple ’ s China App store .
The same App was reviewed and approved by a series of other Apple employees , including three Chinese App Reviewers , yet none of them were disciplined for approval of the App as plaintiff Pham was .
All of the Apps identified by defendant Apple ’ s management team as being “ erroneously approved ’ by plaintiff Pham in the DCP remained on defendant Apple ’ s App store following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Guo Media was established by Guo Wengui … , a Chinese dissident who fled China in 2014 to seek asylum in the United States .
Guo remains wanted by the Chinese government for a series of alleged crimes .
Guo regularly uses Guo Media to publicize claims of corruption against Chinese government officials and members of the Chinese Communist Part .
After plaintiff Pham approved the Guo Media App , the Chinese government contacted defendant Apple and demanded that the Guo Media App be removed from defendant Apple ’ s App store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation and identified plaintiff Pham as the App Reviewer who approved the Guo Media App .
In or around late September 2018 , shortly after defendant Apple provided plaintiff Pham with the DCP , plaintiff Pham was called to a meeting to discuss the Guo Media App with multiple defendant Apple supervisors and managers .
At this meeting , defendant Apple supervisors stated that the Guo Media App is critical of the Chinese government and , therefore , should be removed from the App store .
Plaintiff Pham responded staling the Guo Media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party and , therefore , should not be taken down .
Plaintiff Pham further told his supervisors that the Guo Media App does not contain violent content or incite violence ; does not violate any of defendant Apple ’ s policies and procedures regarding Apps ; and , therefore , it should remain on the App store as a matter of free speech .
Plaintiff Pham also stated at this meeting that removing the Guo Media App under pressure from the Chinese government amounts to censorship .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ met with [ a supervisor ] and again reiterated that the Guo Media App should not be taken down and Guo is entitled to publish his opinions .
In the following weeks , plaintiff Pham discussed the Guo Media App with colleagues and relayed what transpired in his meetings with defendant Apple managers .
Defendant Apple became aware of plaintiff Pham ’ s criticism and defendant Apple ’ s managers responded by retaliating against plaintiff Pham and ultimately terminating plaintiff Pham .
Plaintiff Pham believes the DCP was pretextual and created by defendant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to signal to China that defendant Apple did not approve an App created by Guo .
The DCP was created to punish and retaliate against employees who spoke out against censorship or complained and refused to remove Apps that the Chinese government objected to on political grounds .
…

The decision is Pham v. Apple, Inc., by Judge Socrates Peter Manoukian, handed down three weeks ago but to my knowledge largely unnoticed until now. First, the allegations from the Amended Complaint, as repeated in the opinion:
Plaintiff Trieu Pham … worked for defendant Apple, Inc. … as an iOS App Reviewer …. As an App Reviewer, plaintiff Pham was responsible for determining whether software applications (“Apps”) were reliable, performed as expected, and were free of offensive materiaI. Plaintiff Pham reviewed Apps based on a pre-set of technical, content, and design criteria provided by defendant Apple; and plaintiff Pham determined whether to accept, reject, or hold each App…. Between July 2018 and September 2018, defendant Apple conducted an audit of plaintiff Pham’s App Reviews, identified reviews by plaintiff Pham that were purportedly erroneous, and issued plaintiff Pham a Documented Coaching Plan [DCP] …. Following plaintiff Pham’s rebuttal, defendant Apple reversed their classification of several of plaintiff Pham’s purported errors.
The most serious error identified in plaintiff Pham’s DCP was plaintiff Pham’s approval of a Guo Media App which was forbidden from defendant Apple’s China App store. The same App was reviewed and approved by a series of other Apple employees, including three Chinese App Reviewers, yet none of them were disciplined for approval of the App as plaintiff Pham was. All of the Apps identified by defendant Apple’s management team as being “erroneously approved’ by plaintiff Pham in the DCP remained on defendant Apple’s App store following the audit and remain there to date.
Guo Media was established by Guo Wengui …, a Chinese dissident who fled China in 2014 to seek asylum in the United States. Guo remains wanted by the Chinese government for a series of alleged crimes. Guo regularly uses Guo Media to publicize claims of corruption against Chinese government officials and members of the Chinese Communist Part. After plaintiff Pham approved the Guo Media App, the Chinese government contacted defendant Apple and demanded that the Guo Media App be removed from defendant Apple’s App store. Defendant Apple then performed an internal investigation and identified plaintiff Pham as the App Reviewer who approved the Guo Media App.
In or around late September 2018, shortly after defendant Apple provided plaintiff Pham with the DCP, plaintiff Pham was called to a meeting to discuss the Guo Media App with multiple defendant Apple supervisors and managers. At this meeting, defendant Apple supervisors stated that the Guo Media App is critical of the Chinese government and, therefore, should be removed from the App store. Plaintiff Pham responded staling the Guo Media App publishes valid claims of corruption against the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party and, therefore, should not be taken down. Plaintiff Pham further told his supervisors that the Guo Media App does not contain violent content or incite violence; does not violate any of defendant Apple’s policies and procedures regarding Apps; and, therefore, it should remain on the App store as a matter of free speech.
Plaintiff Pham also stated at this meeting that removing the Guo Media App under pressure from the Chinese government amounts to censorship. A few days later, plaintiff Pham met with [a supervisor] and again reiterated that the Guo Media App should not be taken down and Guo is entitled to publish his opinions. In the following weeks, plaintiff Pham discussed the Guo Media App with colleagues and relayed what transpired in his meetings with defendant Apple managers. Defendant Apple became aware of plaintiff Pham’s criticism and defendant Apple’s managers responded by retaliating against plaintiff Pham and ultimately terminating plaintiff Pham.
Plaintiff Pham believes the DCP was pretextual and created by defendant Apple to appease the Chinese government and to signal to China that defendant Apple did not approve an App created by Guo. The DCP was created to punish and retaliate against employees who spoke out against censorship or complained and refused to remove Apps that the Chinese government objected to on political grounds. …


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--China developing biologically enhanced snipers who can ‘see twice as far as human being’

In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal , Mr Ratcliffe said China has been using the gene-editing tool CRISPR @ @ @ @ @ breed military personnel capable of fighting harder , longer , and more efficiently .
The @ @ @ @ @ and widespread disbelief , but now more intelligence experts have corroborated that it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the ramifications could be severe .
NBC ’ S National Security Correspondent Ken Dilanian said @ @ @ @ @ something China is broadcasting publicly ” in an interview on Monday .

In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Mr Ratcliffe said China has been using the gene-editing tool CRISPR to modify human embryos to breed military personnel capable of fighting harder, longer, and more efficiently.
The allegation was met with shock and widespread disbelief, but now more intelligence experts have corroborated that it’s more than possible – and the ramifications could be severe.
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NBC’S National Security Correspondent Ken Dilanian said it’s “not something China is broadcasting publicly” in an interview on Monday.
www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/china-developing-biologically-enhanced-snipers-23134261


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--REPORT: Newsmax TV beats Fox News for the time ever in ratings matchup

REPORT : Newsmax TV beats Fox News for the time ever in ratings matchup t.co/1TcHNr2diK pic.twitter.com/C3mRA4L8eC

REPORT: Newsmax TV beats Fox News for the time ever in ratings matchup t.co/1TcHNr2diK pic.twitter.com/C3mRA4L8eC
— Newsmax (@newsmax) December 9, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Democrat, Cynthia A Johnson, of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a bill to declare O

Democrat, Cynthia A Johnson, of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a bill to declare Oct 1 as “China Day” after she presented “tributes” to the Chinese Consul General in Chicago.

NEW – Democrat @ rep_CAJohnson of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a bill to declare Oct 1 as `` @ @ @ @ @ presented `` tributes '' to the Chinese Consul General in Chicago.t.co/M1ECJpxJ2nt.co/shT5RBwkM6 pic.twitter.com/iMT0i9dw2L

NEW – Democrat @rep_CAJohnson of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a bill to declare Oct 1 as "China Day" after she presented "tributes" to the Chinese Consul General in Chicago.t.co/M1ECJpxJ2nt.co/shT5RBwkM6 pic.twitter.com/iMT0i9dw2L
— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) December 9, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Tech Bubble Part Two Or Five: “I Told You So”

Some investors don ’ t believe it ’ s possible that the stock market can be in a bubble like the 1990s tech boom because they were told it was a one time event that could never happen again .
However , there are bubbles in every cycle .
There was the “ tronics ” bubble in the 1960s , the nifty fifty bubble in the 1970s , the biotech bubble in the 1980s , the tech bubble in the 1990s , and the housing bubble in the 2000s .
Plus , we had a mini marijuana stock bubble from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010s .
Bubbles are the norm , not an exception .
Furthermore , low rates don ’ t mean bubbles will last forever .
The bubble in software stocks ( SaaS ) , electric vehicle stocks & other renewables stocks , and the bubble in online shopping stocks all can come to an end without the Fed raising rates .
Bulls claim that this cycle is different than the tech boom of the 1990s because firms are now profitable .
Firstly , many firms were profitable in the 1990s too and many firms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EV stocks mostly aren ’ t profitable .
Plenty of renewable and software stocks are losing money as well .
It ’ s amazing how investors who weren ’ t following stocks 22 years ago can claim they would have easily avoided Yahoo which was one of the tech darlings in the 1990s .
They wouldn ’ t have avoided it .
As you can see from the chart above , Yahoo stock rose 517 % in 1997 and its sales were up 242 % .
In 1998 Yahoo stock rose 584 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rose from a penny to 13 cents .
In mid-May of 1999 , Yahoo had a PE ratio of 1,062 .
It was added to the S & P 500 in December 1999 .
It fell over 90 % in the 3 years after it was added .
A venture capitalist in 1999 stated , “ these valuations are such a distraction ” when building internet businesses .
The idea was that management teams should focus on the business and not worry about the stock .
That ’ s sound advice , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relied on hoopla from Wall Street to grow .
Firms would do IPOs with small floats to get a 300 % to 400 % pop on the first day of trading to generate Wall Street interest .
That doesn ’ t sound like avoidance ; it ’ s fanning the flames of a fire .
One trader in 1999 stated , “ I believe in the new axiom : If you use it on Web Street , buy it on Wall Street.
” Of course , the bubble ended in March 2000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
The longer it goes on , the more damage it will do to the economy as it is similar to an out of control wildfire .
After Warren Buffett was criticized for not participating in tech stocks in the 1990s , Buffett got the last laugh as he stated , “ I told you so.
” In 2001 he stated , “ The fact is that a bubble market has allowed the creation of bubble companies , entities designed more with an eye to making money off investors rather than for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong .
We have seen it come via secondaries , SPACs , and IPOs this year .
Timing the market becomes a basic lesson in supply and demand in that when stock supply overcomes demand , the bubble will end .
Buffett is being criticized again for not owning tech outside of a large position in Apple .
As you can see from the chart below , Tesla has a higher market cap than Berkshire .
Many Tesla bulls discuss whether Buffett or Musk has done more for the world .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has the most impact or who is better for sustainability .
It ’ s simply about profits .
Berkshire Hathaway ’ s trailing 12 month EBIT is $ 51.11 billion and Tesla ’ s is $ 1.621 billion with the help of tax credits .
This bubble will pop like the last one and every other one .
You don ’ t need to do that much research .
When you see vertical stock charts , euphoria among retail traders , and sales growth without profits , there is a bubble .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 2020 .
“ When you can tell me where the money goes after it leaves stocks , I ’ ll get concerned .
This is a runaway market .
You can ’ t call the top.
” We will tell you at the end of the article .
How Big Is The Bubble ?
Some bulls will acknowledge that some SaaS , EV , and online retail stocks are overheated , but they contend a decline in the Nasdaq like the one from 2000-02 isn ’ t coming .
Their argument is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s naïve because most of the biggest companies in the world are in these groups .
Furthermore , growth stocks as a whole are trading at elevated levels .
As you can see from the chart below , the price to sales ratio of U.S. growth stocks peaked at a higher level than in 2000 .
This is as of the end of September .
The ratio would be higher if we included data up to December in which the Nasdaq 100 went on an 11 day winning streak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushback on this being a growth bubble means it might be one .
Once you see these nosebleed valuations and vertical charts along with the criticism of Warren Buffett , you know there is trouble ahead .
High valuations mean low long term returns even if there isn ’ t a sharp decline .
However , we have never seen a bubble end with a plateau .
It ’ s surprising that in a year with a global pandemic and a recession that the biggest story on Wall Street is the level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 1990s to understand why the growth bubble won ’ t be sustained .
Investors were right about the internet being important , but their favorite stocks still fell because they were bubbles .
The same thing will happen to the hottest industries now as many of the most popular companies will disappear .
We reached the end of the economic cycle , but we didn ’ t reach the end of the speculation cycle yet .
That will come soon .
The quote was from 2020 .

by UPFINA
Some investors don’t believe it’s possible that the stock market can be in a bubble like the 1990s tech boom because they were told it was a one time event that could never happen again. However, there are bubbles in every cycle. There was the “tronics” bubble in the 1960s, the nifty fifty bubble in the 1970s, the biotech bubble in the 1980s, the tech bubble in the 1990s, and the housing bubble in the 2000s.
Plus, we had a mini marijuana stock bubble from 2018-19 and the fracking boom in the 2010s. Bubbles are the norm, not an exception. Furthermore, low rates don’t mean bubbles will last forever. The bubble in software stocks (SaaS), electric vehicle stocks & other renewables stocks, and the bubble in online shopping stocks all can come to an end without the Fed raising rates. Bulls claim that this cycle is different than the tech boom of the 1990s because firms are now profitable. Firstly, many firms were profitable in the 1990s too and many firms aren’t profitable now. The EV stocks mostly aren’t profitable. Plenty of renewable and software stocks are losing money as well.
The S&P 500 added Yahoo! at the top of the dot-com bubble at the end of 1999 Three years later, Yahoo had lost more than 90% of its value S&P 500 may be having another Yahoo! moment by adding Tesla $TSLA to the benchmark in a few days pic.twitter.com/MvyqK6SjHD — Dividend Growth Investor (@DividendGrowth) December 8, 2020
It’s amazing how investors who weren’t following stocks 22 years ago can claim they would have easily avoided Yahoo which was one of the tech darlings in the 1990s. They wouldn’t have avoided it. As you can see from the chart above, Yahoo stock rose 517% in 1997 and its sales were up 242%. In 1998 Yahoo stock rose 584% as its sales tripled and its profits rose from a penny to 13 cents. In mid-May of 1999, Yahoo had a PE ratio of 1,062. It was added to the S&P 500 in December 1999. It fell over 90% in the 3 years after it was added.
In July 2000, Yahoo sold for 263 times forward earnings pic.twitter.com/YMCrKW4XNo — Dividend Growth Investor (@DividendGrowth) December 8, 2020
A venture capitalist in 1999 stated, “these valuations are such a distraction” when building internet businesses. The idea was that management teams should focus on the business and not worry about the stock. That’s sound advice, but it wasn’t possible as firms relied on hoopla from Wall Street to grow. Firms would do IPOs with small floats to get a 300% to 400% pop on the first day of trading to generate Wall Street interest. That doesn’t sound like avoidance; it’s fanning the flames of a fire. One trader in 1999 stated, “I believe in the new axiom: If you use it on Web Street, buy it on Wall Street.”
Buffett’s Last Laugh
Of course, the bubble ended in March 2000. The current bubble will end soon as well. The longer it goes on, the more damage it will do to the economy as it is similar to an out of control wildfire. After Warren Buffett was criticized for not participating in tech stocks in the 1990s, Buffett got the last laugh as he stated, “I told you so.” In 2001 he stated, “The fact is that a bubble market has allowed the creation of bubble companies, entities designed more with an eye to making money off investors rather than for them.”
Supply comes when demand is strong. We have seen it come via secondaries, SPACs, and IPOs this year. Timing the market becomes a basic lesson in supply and demand in that when stock supply overcomes demand, the bubble will end. Buffett is being criticized again for not owning tech outside of a large position in Apple.
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As you can see from the chart below, Tesla has a higher market cap than Berkshire. Many Tesla bulls discuss whether Buffett or Musk has done more for the world. However, this isn’t a contest of who has the most impact or who is better for sustainability. It’s simply about profits. Berkshire Hathaway’s trailing 12 month EBIT is $51.11 billion and Tesla’s is $1.621 billion with the help of tax credits.
This bubble will pop like the last one and every other one. You don’t need to do that much research. When you see vertical stock charts, euphoria among retail traders, and sales growth without profits, there is a bubble. Guess if this quote was from 1999 or 2020. “When you can tell me where the money goes after it leaves stocks, I’ll get concerned. This is a runaway market. You can’t call the top.” We will tell you at the end of the article.
How Big Is The Bubble?
Some bulls will acknowledge that some SaaS, EV, and online retail stocks are overheated, but they contend a decline in the Nasdaq like the one from 2000-02 isn’t coming. Their argument is it’s not a systemic issue. That’s naïve because most of the biggest companies in the world are in these groups. Furthermore, growth stocks as a whole are trading at elevated levels. As you can see from the chart below, the price to sales ratio of U.S. growth stocks peaked at a higher level than in 2000. This is as of the end of September. The ratio would be higher if we included data up to December in which the Nasdaq 100 went on an 11 day winning streak.
'With a combination of some the highest valuations ever seen and clear corresponding manic investor behavior, it seems clear to us that Growth stocks are indeed in a bubble.' t.co/8ab1VkRoWU pic.twitter.com/JQowQ6nJi5 — Jesse Felder (@jessefelder) December 8, 2020
The fact that there is so much pushback on this being a growth bubble means it might be one. Once you see these nosebleed valuations and vertical charts along with the criticism of Warren Buffett, you know there is trouble ahead. High valuations mean low long term returns even if there isn’t a sharp decline. However, we have never seen a bubble end with a plateau.
Conclusion
It’s surprising that in a year with a global pandemic and a recession that the biggest story on Wall Street is the level of speculation. You must read about Yahoo in the 1990s to understand why the growth bubble won’t be sustained. Investors were right about the internet being important, but their favorite stocks still fell because they were bubbles. The same thing will happen to the hottest industries now as many of the most popular companies will disappear. We reached the end of the economic cycle, but we didn’t reach the end of the speculation cycle yet. That will come soon.
The quote was from 2020.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Behavioral Finance: You’re Retarded Explained

As I am watching my portfolio sink into the literal pits of hell , I figured I will make a post that might help some of the retards on this sub better understand why they do what they do so that they can recognize and then overcome some of the blind spots in their decision making .
I will start off with a brief intro into BF , then I will list off some emotional and cognitive biases that retail investors are notorious for exhibiting .
Hopefully , by the end of this post , you will become more self-aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that much closer to someone that doesn ’ t lose his rent money on a regular basis .
To put it in simplest terms , BF attempts to understand and explain observed investor and market behaviors .
You are all familiar with traditional , neo-classical finance where it assumes investors are risk-averse ( lol ) , maximize utility ( level of satisfaction received from the consumption of goods and services ) , and the markets are efficient in every single way .
BF essentially says that ’ s all bullshit because in reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not possibly consider all available information when making a decision , therefore , the markets are not efficient at all .
To put it in layman ’ s terms , just like two wrongs don ’ t make a right , BF states that stuffing a million retards on Robinhood doesn ’ t make an Einstein .
• Loss Aversion Bias : People tend to strongly prefer avoiding losses as opposed to gains .
This will cause people to hold on to failing securities .
This is a big one on this sub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ m all for strong hands and all but recognize when you ’ re in a bad play and don ’ t be afraid to get out .
• Overconfidence Bias : Unwarranted faith in their own intuitive reasoning , judgement , and cognitive ability .
This is a big one and is shown every time someone yolo their life savings on far OTM options .
• Self-Control Bias : Failure to act in pursuit of their long-term goals due to a lack of self-discipline .
This is anyone in GME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open without realizing that the long term play is to bank on this company turning around starting in 20Q4 and triggering a short squeeze .
• Status Quo Bias : Doing nothing instead of making a change .
Example are those that never closed their TSLA puts .
• Regret-Aversion Bias : Avoid making decisions that will result in action out of fear that decision will turn out poorly .
Stop being a pussy .
• Cognitive Dissonance : mental discomfort that occurs when new information conflicts with previously held beliefs .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that confirm existing biases and ignore conflicting points of view .
• Conservation Bias : People maintain prior views by inadequately incorporating new information .
Will often result in being too slow to update their viewpoints and end up bag holding major losses .
A good example are those that diamond handed SPY puts in March .
• Confirmation Bias : people only look for and notice what confirms their own beliefs and ignore those that contradict .
An example can be virtually any “ gang ” that existed in WSB history .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Representativeness Bias : people classify new information based on past experience and not realize that just because something happened in the past does not mean it is repeating itself right now .
An example can be anytime someone compares the March crash to 08 or 1929 .
• Anchoring Bias : Use of a psychological heuristic that influences the way people estimate probabilities .
This is every time someone says stocks are at an ATH , why should I buy ?
Without looking at the fundamentals that drove the stock there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Treating one sum of money differently to another equal sum .
Money is money , get over it .
• Framing Bias : answering a question differently based on way it is asked .
• Availability Bias : people take a heuristic approach to estimating the probability of an outcome based on how easily outcome comes to mind .
Everytime stocks dip 5-7 % I guarantee you there will be posts saying the crash is here simply because people can easily remember March .
In conclusion , before making a decision , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply to you .
If so , you are probably not thinking straight and acting like a total retard .
All of these biases can be countered by having a clear head , understand your risk tolerance and return objectives , and having a clear long term strategy .

via WSB:
As I am watching my portfolio sink into the literal pits of hell, I figured I will make a post that might help some of the investors retards on this sub better understand why they do what they do so that they can recognize and then overcome some of the blind spots in their decision making.
I will start off with a brief intro into BF, then I will list off some emotional and cognitive biases that retail investors are notorious for exhibiting. Hopefully, by the end of this post, you will become more self-aware of what you are doing and become that much closer to someone that doesn’t lose his rent money on a regular basis.
What is Behavioral Finance (BF)
To put it in simplest terms, BF attempts to understand and explain observed investor and market behaviors.
You are all familiar with traditional, neo-classical finance where it assumes investors are risk-averse (lol), maximize utility (level of satisfaction received from the consumption of goods and services), and the markets are efficient in every single way. BF essentially says that’s all bullshit because in reality, people are seldom rational and cannot possibly consider all available information when making a decision, therefore, the markets are not efficient at all.
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To put it in layman’s terms, just like two wrongs don’t make a right, BF states that stuffing a million retards on Robinhood doesn’t make an Einstein.
Emotional Bias
Loss Aversion Bias: People tend to strongly prefer avoiding losses as opposed to gains. This will cause people to hold on to failing securities. This is a big one on this sub. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for strong hands and all but recognize when you’re in a bad play and don’t be afraid to get out. Overconfidence Bias: Unwarranted faith in their own intuitive reasoning, judgement, and cognitive ability. This is a big one and is shown every time someone yolo their life savings on far OTM options. Self-Control Bias: Failure to act in pursuit of their long-term goals due to a lack of self-discipline. This is anyone in GME gang that paper handed and sold at open without realizing that the long term play is to bank on this company turning around starting in 20Q4 and triggering a short squeeze. Status Quo Bias: Doing nothing instead of making a change. Example are those that never closed their TSLA puts. Regret-Aversion Bias: Avoid making decisions that will result in action out of fear that decision will turn out poorly. Stop being a pussy.
Cognitive Errors
Cognitive Dissonance: mental discomfort that occurs when new information conflicts with previously held beliefs. This is shown when people only notice information that confirm existing biases and ignore conflicting points of view. Conservation Bias: People maintain prior views by inadequately incorporating new information. Will often result in being too slow to update their viewpoints and end up bag holding major losses. A good example are those that diamond handed SPY puts in March. Confirmation Bias: people only look for and notice what confirms their own beliefs and ignore those that contradict. An example can be virtually any “gang” that existed in WSB history. Tanker gang, silver gang, etc. Representativeness Bias: people classify new information based on past experience and not realize that just because something happened in the past does not mean it is repeating itself right now. An example can be anytime someone compares the March crash to 08 or 1929. Anchoring Bias: Use of a psychological heuristic that influences the way people estimate probabilities. This is every time someone says stocks are at an ATH, why should I buy? Without looking at the fundamentals that drove the stock there to begin with Mental Accounting Bias: Treating one sum of money differently to another equal sum. Money is money, get over it. Framing Bias: answering a question differently based on way it is asked. Availability Bias: people take a heuristic approach to estimating the probability of an outcome based on how easily outcome comes to mind. Everytime stocks dip 5-7% I guarantee you there will be posts saying the crash is here simply because people can easily remember March.
Conclusion
In conclusion, before making a decision, ask yourself if any of these biases apply to you. If so, you are probably not thinking straight and acting like a total retard. All of these biases can be countered by having a clear head, understand your risk tolerance and return objectives, and having a clear long term strategy.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Out: China inflation falls below zero for first time since 2009.

Out : China inflation falls below zero for first time since 2009. t.co/ONdQ6iD3oY

Out: China inflation falls below zero for first time since 2009. t.co/ONdQ6iD3oY
— David Ingles (@DavidInglesTV) December 9, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--The Rich Got Richer: Top 1% Wages Soar by 160% Since 1979, Six Times the Increase of the Bottom 90%

The rich aren ’ t just getting richer .
They ’ re getting there faster than the rest of America @ @ @ @ @ the last economic expansion , from 2009 to 2019 , average yearly wages for the @ @ @ @ @ rose 8.7 % after adjusting for inflation , according to an analysis of Social Security @ @ @ @ @ Economic Policy Institute ( EPI ) .
Meanwhile , pay for most of the top @ @ @ @ @ – while earnings for the top 1 % jumped 20.4 % .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ disempowerment of workers , ” said Lawrence Mishel , co-author of the study and a @ @ @ @ @ Executives at hedge funds and other top finance companies have benefited from outsized leaps in @ @ @ @ @ stock prices , while the vast majority of workers , including both blue- and white-collar @ @ @ @ @ pay stagnate or climb slowly , Mishel said .
He cited myriad reasons , including @ @ @ @ @ the misclassification of many full-time employees as contractors .

The rich aren’t just getting richer. They’re getting there faster than the rest of America’s workers.
During the last economic expansion, from 2009 to 2019, average yearly wages for the bottom 90% of workers rose 8.7% after adjusting for inflation, according to an analysis of Social Security Administration data by the liberal Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Meanwhile, pay for most of the top 10% rose 13.2% – while earnings for the top 1% jumped 20.4%.
“It’s a clear story of disempowerment of workers,” said Lawrence Mishel, co-author of the study and a distinguished fellow at EPI.
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Executives at hedge funds and other top finance companies have benefited from outsized leaps in compensation, often tied to stock prices, while the vast majority of workers, including both blue- and white-collar workers, have seen their pay stagnate or climb slowly, Mishel said. He cited myriad reasons, including outdated overtime pay rules and the misclassification of many full-time employees as contractors.
news.yahoo.com/yes-rich-got-richer-top-130018015.html


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Is Bitcoin Diverting Capital From the Gold & Silver Markets? Mike Maloney

Is Bitcoin diverting capital away from the gold and silver markets ?
Why does Mike own cryptocurrencies , and when @ @ @ @ @ ?
Why does Mike believe that anyone who owns only cryptos is in a ‘ @ @ @ @ @ do you become ‘ anti-fragile ’ ?
Join Mike Maloney and Jeff Clark as they @ @ @ @ @ in today ’ s update .

Is Bitcoin diverting capital away from the gold and silver markets? Why does Mike own cryptocurrencies, and when did he start buying them? Why does Mike believe that anyone who owns only cryptos is in a ‘fragile’ position? How do you become ‘anti-fragile’? Join Mike Maloney and Jeff Clark as they discuss these questions and more in today’s update.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Throughout history, this happens at the peak or the trough of the business cycle.

Largest spread between Russell 2000 & its 200-day moving average since 1983 .
Throughout history , this happens at the @ @ @ @ @ the business cycle .
Just like the tech bubble , I never seen a market @ @ @ @ @ pic.twitter.com/c9taPtVawZ

Nuts.
Largest spread between Russell 2000 & its 200-day moving average since 1983.
Throughout history, this happens at the peak or the trough of the business cycle.
Have to say…
Just like the tech bubble, I never seen a market bottom at record prices…. pic.twitter.com/c9taPtVawZ
— Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) December 8, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-10--Delta CEO Asks Employees to Take More Unpaid Leave in 2021 As Industry Continues to Struggle

• The cost-cutting measure is the latest from airlines as they prepare for a difficult 2021 .
• About 18,000 @ @ @ @ @ this year , about 20 % of its pre-pandemic workforce .
Delta Air Lines CEO @ @ @ @ @ sign up for more unpaid leave with a slump in travel to continue into 2021 @ @ @ @ @ leave program will continue to be essential to positioning Delta for the recovery , and @ @ @ @ @ the foreseeable future , ” Ed Bastian said in a note to staff .
“ @ @ @ @ @ whether a voluntary leave makes sense for you and your family.
” Executives at Delta @ @ @ @ @ weeks have warned about a slowdown in bookings as Covid-19 infections rose , making it @ @ @ @ @ cash burn .

The cost-cutting measure is the latest from airlines as they prepare for a difficult 2021.
About 18,000 Delta employees have accepted buyouts this year, about 20% of its pre-pandemic workforce.
Delta Air Lines CEO on Wednesday asked employees to sign up for more unpaid leave with a slump in travel to continue into 2021.
“Our voluntary unpaid leave program will continue to be essential to positioning Delta for the recovery, and we will need participants for the foreseeable future,” Ed Bastian said in a note to staff. “I ask everyone to consider whether a voluntary leave makes sense for you and your family.”
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Executives at Delta and other airlines in recent weeks have warned about a slowdown in bookings as Covid-19 infections rose, making it more challenging to trim its cash burn.
www.cnbc.com/2020/12/09/delta-ceo-asks-employees-to-take-more-unpaid-leave-in-2021-d.html


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--BREAKING: FTC and group of 48 states launch antitrust lawsuits against Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories filed two separate antitrust lawsuits @ @ @ @ @ The lawsuits target two of Facebook ’ s major acquisitions : Instagram and WhatsApp .
@ @ @ @ @ the alleged anticompetitive conduct that could result in requiring Facebook to divest the two apps @ @ @ @ @ and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories filed two separate antitrust @ @ @ @ @ .
The lawsuits target two of Facebook ’ s major acquisitions : Instagram and WhatsApp @ @ @ @ @ for the alleged anticompetitive conduct that could result in requiring Facebook to divest the two @ @

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories filed two separate antitrust lawsuits against Facebook on Wednesday.
The lawsuits target two of Facebook’s major acquisitions: Instagram and WhatsApp.
Both are seeking remedies for the alleged anticompetitive conduct that could result in requiring Facebook to divest the two apps.
The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories filed two separate antitrust lawsuits against Facebook on Wednesday. The lawsuits target two of Facebook’s major acquisitions: Instagram and WhatsApp.
Both are seeking remedies for the alleged anticompetitive conduct that could result in requiring Facebook to divest the two apps.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--21 states join the #TexasLawSuit.

21 states join the #TexasLawSuit.

Arizona Joins 20 Other States In Texas Election Lawsuit With The Supreme Court This is huge !
The Texas case @ @ @ @ @ with 17 states joining in : Missouri , Alabama , Arkansas , Florida , Indiana @ @ @ @ @ Mississippi , Montana , Nebraska , North Dakota , Oklahoma , South Carolina , South @ @ @ @ @ , and West Virginia Nebraska , North Dakota , Oklahoma , South Carolina , South @ @ @ @ @ and West Virginia are all primary counsel with Texas .
Counsel for amici curiae are @ @ @ @ @ Alabama , Arkansas , Florida , Indiana , Kansas , Louisiana , Mississippi , Montana @ @ @ @ @ means they are not party to the case , but they will assist the court @ @ @ @ @ have declared the defendant ’ s GA , MI , PA , WIS , AZ @ @ @ @ @ .
USC/Harvard Statistician involved in Texas lawsuit says Biden ’ s chance of winning was @ @ @ @

Here's the full list of states in the amicus brief. pic.twitter.com/smXHFt9w6h — President-Elect David 🇺🇸💰💻 (@Fourteeneer) December 9, 2020
UPDATE:
Arizona Joins 20 Other States In Texas Election Lawsuit With The Supreme Court
This is huge! The Texas case just got bigger, now with 17 states joining in: Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana,Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia
Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and West Virginia are all primary counsel with Texas.
Counsel for amici curiae are the States of Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana.
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Amici curiae which explicitly means they are not party to the case, but they will assist the court by offering information.
SCOTUS have declared the defendant’s GA, MI, PA, WIS, AZ must respond tomorrow by 3pm.
The case explained:
USC/Harvard Statistician involved in Texas lawsuit says Biden’s chance of winning was one in a QUADRILLION


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--21 Things You Need To Consider Before Taking The COVID-19 Jab… The Life You Save May Be Your Own (re

21 Things You Need To Consider Before Taking The COVID-19 Jab… The Life You Save May Be Your Own (redux 2.0) – Various

If you ’ re a healthy person presently , male or female , even if you end up being hospitalized @ @ @ @ @ you take an experimental vaccine , which changes , modifies , or in some way @ @ @ @ @ genetic code , your DNA , and in some cases uses nanoparticles to convey information @ @ @ @ @ a disease that has a recovery rate somewhere between 97 % and 99.75 % according @ @

If you’re a healthy person presently, male or female, even if you end up being hospitalized with COVID-19, why would you take an experimental vaccine, which changes, modifies, or in some way alters your body’s genetic code, your DNA, and in some cases uses nanoparticles to convey information into your body, for a disease that has a recovery rate somewhere between 97% and 99.75% according to WebMD.com


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--Section 230 Deleted; End of Big Social Media?

The Senate today confirmed the appointment of Nathan Simington to the FCC , which with the imminent departure of Chairman Ajit Pai sets up the agency for years of deadlock unless Democrats take the Senate .
The last-minute appointment breaks with political norms , and the vote was entirely on party lines after Democrats objected to the nomination .
Simington has been a senior adviser at the Commerce Department ’ s National Telecommunications and Information Administration , where recently he helped craft the public-relations effort there around Trump ’ s attacks on Section 230 , the law that prevents companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for things posted on them by users .
( The outgoing president primarily objects to the frequent labeling of his tweets as misleading or outright false . )
The rush to confirm a new Commissioner follows the unceremonious dumping of Mike O ’ Rielly , a Republican Commissioner who has generally fallen in line with this administration ’ s policies but made the fatal error of speaking out against the effort to change Section 230 .
Due to be nominated for another term , he was instead dropped in favor of Simington , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FCC as a muzzle for social media .

US Congress vote result: 49 : 46
source:
Nathan Simington was just confirmed 49-46! HUGE WIN#Section230 — Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) December 8, 2020
The Senate today confirmed the appointment of Nathan Simington to the FCC, which with the imminent departure of Chairman Ajit Pai sets up the agency for years of deadlock unless Democrats take the Senate. The last-minute appointment breaks with political norms, and the vote was entirely on party lines after Democrats objected to the nomination.
Simington has been a senior adviser at the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration, where recently he helped craft the public-relations effort there around Trump’s attacks on Section 230, the law that prevents companies like Twitter and Amazon from being liable for things posted on them by users. (The outgoing president primarily objects to the frequent labeling of his tweets as misleading or outright false.)
The rush to confirm a new Commissioner follows the unceremonious dumping of Mike O’Rielly, a Republican Commissioner who has generally fallen in line with this administration’s policies but made the fatal error of speaking out against the effort to change Section 230. Due to be nominated for another term, he was instead dropped in favor of Simington, who has demonstrated no scruple about using the FCC as a muzzle for social media.
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techcrunch.com/2020/12/08/senate-confirms-nathan-simington-as-fcc-commissioner-potentially-setting-up-years-of-stonewalling/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29kbGlrZXByb2R1Y3Rpb25zLmNvbS9mb3J1bTEvbWVzc2FnZTQ2MTk5MTkvcGcx&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJd59tlmMjam67jbynkpqh0ogA3ZL1Raxo05KiMCml33xzl2RzUiw4MIgXaJLlUp1MXI9qC69WT-6HFbAR8a43bcMbsodKW2JkJAG1vOcuthXR6ab_JFj99HrUGSQ_AHHs0mrdUpJTn-NMmhx7Sd-vYaooMM1dQe2DFPz-MhL8_H
gnews.org/zh-hant/631310/
h/t Faceless2


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--Lin Wood Retweets Chinese Nuclear Submarine Warning

Good advice to keep a very close eye on everything Communist China does over next several days & weeks .
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Good advice to keep a very close eye on everything Communist China does over next several days & weeks. t.co/jIhehyAWxj
— Lin Wood (@LLinWood) December 9, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--General Flynn wants to know where the Durham report is!

General Michael Flynn discusses Judge Sullivan dismissing his case , the Obama administration and the Durham investigation .

General Michael Flynn discusses Judge Sullivan dismissing his case, the Obama administration and the Durham investigation.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--WEF’s “Great Reset” Holds Grave Consequences for the U.S. Economy

We ’ ve seen how state governments have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic .
We ’ ve also seen what endless lockdowns and Fed intervention can do to the economy .
Big entities promote an endless series of interventions , packaged and sold to make them seem like they ’ re good for the U.S. economy ( or you ) .
Not to be outdone by state governments or the Fed , now it appears the World Economic Forum ( WEF ) wants to promote some intervention of their own .
According to their white paper titled Resetting the Future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the WEF wants to intervene in economies around the world , including the U.S .
The report ’ s overall theme seems to reveal how the WEF wants to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic as a starting point for a post-pandemic future .
From the report ’ s Introduction , we can read some of their intervention ’ s packaging , under the moniker of a Great Reset : Of course , any company can rethink their structure at their leisure .
They don ’ t need a Great Reset to do so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s packaging of their idea seems decent , when taken at face value .
Few people would argue that “ a fairer , more sustainable post-COVID world ” sounds like a bad idea .
Unfortunately , like most interventions by Congress and other big entities , once you look a little closer , the illusion starts to give way to a clearer , more ominous , picture .
A Peek Under the Hood of the WEF ’ s “ Great Reset ” If we return to the WEF ’ s latest white paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.5 subtitled “ Embrace Stockholder Capitalism , ” you might get the feeling as though workers are seen as chess pieces : Let ’ s remember that the reduction in demand was not organic — workers in the airline and hospitality sectors didn ’ t voluntarily choose to be “ rapidly redeployed.
” Commercial pilots and hotel managers didn ’ t wake up one morning and decide to quit their jobs and go to work in completely different industries .
In fact , much of the blame can be put on a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , and made the decision to shut down “ non-essential ” businesses in March .
For example , Governor Tom Wolf ( D ) of Pennsylvania suggested that “ non lifesaving businesses in the state [ be ] close [ d ] indefinitely.
” Those interventions also appeared at least partly responsible for creating the redeployment of workers the WEF describes .
But perhaps more shocking , the WEF thinks it ’ s okay that some of these crisis responses be made permanent .
The Economic Policy Journal shared some highlights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncertain U.S. economy : • Temporarily reduced workforce – this is projected as affecting 28 % of the population .
It is an additional unemployment figure , in disguise , as the “ temporarily ” will never come back to full-time .
• About 50 % of all tasks are planned to be automated – in other words , human input will be drastically diminished , even while remote working .
The problem the WEF is promising to solve with their intervention into “ the future of work ” appears to have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 recession will eventually be “ twice as bad as the 2009 financial crisis.
” Who knows exactly how this will play out , but interventions from “ big entities ” like the WEF seem to follow a similar pattern : • Provide a “ solution ” that results in the desired outcome • Try to convince everyone the outcome the WEF desires is good for them But like most interventions by politicians , lawmakers , the Fed , and other entities , their “ solution ” usually doesn ’ t solve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worse .
And in the WEF ’ s case , their Great Reset intervention might not be wanted at all .
Do those Americans who find themselves among the “ 13 % permanently reduced workforce ” have a say in this ?
What will happen to the temporarily-remote workers who find 50 % of their tasks automated — will they return to their workplaces with an offer of half as many hours , with half as much pay ?
You can see the risks this Great Reset poses to the jobs , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ futures of millions of Americans .
Yet what can we do to keep ourselves , our families , and our way of life secure in the midst of these powerful forces ?
Like Brandon Smith wrote : “ Their plan relies on our panic.
” So it could be a good idea to consider taking back control of your financial future from the entities like the WEF that keep intervening with their schemes to permanently downsize the American workforce and reduce incomes .
We may not be able to control the WEF , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and retirement plans .
Harry Markowitz , winner of the Nobel Prize in economics , told us , “ diversification is the only free lunch ” in saving and investing .
That could include a physical asset like gold or silver .
They have been shown to protect your retirement especially during times of economic uncertainty , stock market volatility , and rising inflation — while also protecting your privacy , in case the WEF ’ s plans get more invasive .
This is one move you can make today that may help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your way of life from globalist economic intervention .

From Birch Gold Group
We’ve seen how state governments have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve also seen what endless lockdowns and Fed intervention can do to the economy.
Big entities promote an endless series of interventions, packaged and sold to make them seem like they’re good for the U.S. economy (or you).
Not to be outdone by state governments or the Fed, now it appears the World Economic Forum (WEF) wants to promote some intervention of their own. According to their white paper titled Resetting the Future of Work Agenda, it appears that the WEF wants to intervene in economies around the world, including the U.S.
The report’s overall theme seems to reveal how the WEF wants to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic as a starting point for a post-pandemic future.
From the report’s Introduction, we can read some of their intervention’s packaging, under the moniker of a Great Reset:
As part of The Great Reset needed to support the transition to a fairer, more sustainable post-COVID world, companies have a responsibility, and a rare opportunity, to rethink their organizational and workplace structures to invest in their workforces as core drivers of long-term resilience and future success.
Of course, any company can rethink their structure at their leisure. They don’t need a Great Reset to do so. Aside from that, the WEF’s packaging of their idea seems decent, when taken at face value. Few people would argue that “a fairer, more sustainable post-COVID world” sounds like a bad idea.
Unfortunately, like most interventions by Congress and other big entities, once you look a little closer, the illusion starts to give way to a clearer, more ominous, picture.
A Peek Under the Hood of the WEF’s “Great Reset”
If we return to the WEF’s latest white paper, and take a look at section 1.5 subtitled “Embrace Stockholder Capitalism,” you might get the feeling as though workers are seen as chess pieces:
With the COVID-19 crisis, there has been the opportunity to rapidly redeploy workers from industries facing reduced demand such as airlines and hospitality to sectors experiencing a surge in demand such as food retail and logistics.
Let’s remember that the reduction in demand was not organic — workers in the airline and hospitality sectors didn’t voluntarily choose to be “rapidly redeployed.” Commercial pilots and hotel managers didn’t wake up one morning and decide to quit their jobs and go to work in completely different industries.
In fact, much of the blame can be put on a number of state governors who already intervened during the pandemic, and made the decision to shut down “non-essential” businesses in March. For example, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania suggested that “non lifesaving businesses in the state [be] close[d] indefinitely.”
Those interventions also appeared at least partly responsible for creating the redeployment of workers the WEF describes.
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But perhaps more shocking, the WEF thinks it’s okay that some of these crisis responses be made permanent.
The Economic Policy Journal shared some highlights that would most certainly affect the already uncertain U.S. economy:
Temporarily reduced workforce – this is projected as affecting 28% of the population. It is an additional unemployment figure, in disguise, as the “temporarily” will never come back to full-time.
Permanently reduce workforce – 13% permanently reduced workforce.
reduced workforce. About 50% of all tasks are planned to be automated – in other words, human input will be drastically diminished, even while remote working.
The problem the WEF is promising to solve with their intervention into “the future of work” appears to have been outlined in an older report…
They think the COVID-19 recession will eventually be “twice as bad as the 2009 financial crisis.” Who knows exactly how this will play out, but interventions from “big entities” like the WEF seem to follow a similar pattern:
Choose an outcome Identify a problem Provide a “solution” that results in the desired outcome Try to convince everyone the outcome the WEF desires is good for them
But like most interventions by politicians, lawmakers, the Fed, and other entities, their “solution” usually doesn’t solve the problem, and often makes it worse.
And in the WEF’s case, their Great Reset intervention might not be wanted at all. Do those Americans who find themselves among the “13% permanently reduced workforce” have a say in this? What will happen to the temporarily-remote workers who find 50% of their tasks automated — will they return to their workplaces with an offer of half as many hours, with half as much pay?
You can see the risks this Great Reset poses to the jobs, the incomes, and worst of all the futures of millions of Americans. Yet what can we do to keep ourselves, our families, and our way of life secure in the midst of these powerful forces?
Consider Making Your Retirement “Intervention Proof”
Like Brandon Smith wrote: “Their plan relies on our panic.”
So it could be a good idea to consider taking back control of your financial future from the entities like the WEF that keep intervening with their schemes to permanently downsize the American workforce and reduce incomes. We may not be able to control the WEF, but we can control our own savings and retirement plans.
Harry Markowitz, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, told us, “diversification is the only free lunch” in saving and investing. That could include a physical asset like gold or silver. They have been shown to protect your retirement especially during times of economic uncertainty, stock market volatility, and rising inflation — while also protecting your privacy, in case the WEF’s plans get more invasive.
This is one move you can make today that may help protect you, your family, and your way of life from globalist economic intervention.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--Changing Newsletter Titles Overnight.

Changing Newsletter Titles Overnight.

They ’ ve literally changed the title of the article overnight… This shit is so annoying I hate when they @ @ @ @ @ remove the clearly stated information .
Reminds me of the CDC site where they removed @ @ @ @ @ during contact tracing are asymptomatic and thus be counted as a postive case ” to @ @ @ @ @ then have to go download a damned .pdf file to read the exact same thing.. @ @ @ @ @ if intetested : • Which states : “ CSTE will assume all targets during contact @ @ @ @ @ be counted as a positive case ” • which states the same thing

by KeeperOfSpirit
They’ve literally changed the title of the article overnight…
Original title link: web.archive.org/web/20201208185001/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/two-individuals-die-from-pfizer-vaccine-651488
Edited title link: www.jpost.com/breaking-news/two-individuals-die-from-pfizer-vaccine-651488
This shit is so annoying
I hate when they change around web pages and remove the clearly stated information. Reminds me of the CDC site where they removed “CSTE assumed all people during contact tracing are asymptomatic and thus be counted as a postive case” to “Interim-20-ID-01” where you then have to go download a damned .pdf file to read the exact same thing..
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*Sources for my example if intetested:
Covid Case Guidelines wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/
CSTE statement was Interim-20-ID-01:
www.cste.org/resource/resmgr/ps/positionstatement2020/Interim-20-ID-01_COVID-19_NO.pdf
Which states: “CSTE will assume all targets during contact tracing are asymptomatic and thus be counted as a positive case”
(Since, they have switched to Interim-20-ID-02:)
www.cste.org/resource/resmgr/ps/positionstatement2020/Interim-20-ID-02_COVID-19.pdf
which states the same thing
h/t KeeperOfSpirit


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--Why make India poorer?

Why make India poorer?

Today brings an example which combines two of my themes and also gives us an opportunity to delve deeper into the state of play in the world ’ s second most populous country .
The first theme is the continual establishment effort to produce a situation which avoids reality as much as possible .
Time and time again I find myself alone in pointing out that such a move will lead to claimed economic growth whilst the ordinary worker and consumer suddenly can not afford things.Let us now move to the specifics .
This tells us that India already has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as there is a world of difference between inflation at 2 % per annum and 6 % .
Also that the upper band at 6 % if very high for these times .
After all we are regularly assured that there is no inflation as many of the world ’ s main central banks look to drive it higher towards a 2 % target .
This was highlighted by the US Federal Reserve earlier this year .
It moved to what we might call average inflation targeting as a way of justifying easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % as a level and crucially for this purpose did so from below as in October PCE inflation was running at an annual rate of 1.2 % having recently been in a 1 % to 1.4 % range .
If we return to the range issue then I would suggest this is not an area where comparisons with Argentina and Turkey are welcome .
A sub-plot to this sort of thing is that when a silly idea appears someone rushes to suggest something even sillier .
India has a large number of poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessities can be as vital as life or death so ignoring them is a really bad idea .
Regular readers will recall the issues with India ’ s staple vegetable the onion .
That was from Business Insider in late October .
What is inflation in India ?
I doubt many of you will be surprised to read this .
We see that food inflation is 10.16 % and if we narrow down to vegetables it is 22.51 % .
Some upwards pressure on food inflation may come from this .
The numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any pork price pressure but we do now that meat and fish as a category is rising at 18.7 % .
Here is the Governor ’ s statement from the 4th of this month .
That is revealing and came with something of a cry for help .
Without it they see inflation remaining as a problem .
Switching to the overall economic position this is their view .
So the Indian worker and consumer have been hit hard by a combination of a contracting economy and high inflation in what has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a bad day for the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) .
It has eased policy into an inflation outbreak and now finds itself trapped .
If we switch to the value of the Rupee it is noticeable by its absence in the statement with only an implicit mention here .
At 73.6 to the US Dollar or a bit less than 4 % weaker than a year ago we have something not much different to other years .
I do note however that the RBI has managed to perform what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in these times .
Oil the wheels of government spending .
The Reserve Bank ’ s role as the debt manager and the banker to the government was tested to the hilt in 2020 , marked by the highest ever level of market borrowing .
Our policies have resulted in the lowest weighted average cost of borrowing in 16 years and the highest weighted average maturity of the stock of public debt on record .
The weighted borrowing cost for the centre stands at a new low of 5.82 per cent as on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state governments as against 6.88 per cent during the corresponding period of last year .
By today ’ s standards that looks high so the real rationale behind all this is likely to be the Indian government wanting to borrow even more cheaply .

by Shaun Richards
Today brings an example which combines two of my themes and also gives us an opportunity to delve deeper into the state of play in the world’s second most populous country. The first theme is the continual establishment effort to produce a situation which avoids reality as much as possible.
India’s government is considering recommending a looser inflation target for the central bank, allowing it to focus more on economic growth despite price pressures, according to people familiar with the matter. ( Bloomberg)
Time and time again I find myself alone in pointing out that such a move will lead to claimed economic growth whilst the ordinary worker and consumer suddenly cannot afford things.Let us now move to the specifics.
A consumer-price inflation band tracked by the may be relaxed further from the current 2%-6% range, said the people, who asked not to be identified citing rules. The government still needs to hold consultations with the central bank before finalizing a new framework sometime next year. ( Bloomberg)
This tells us that India already has a very wide band for inflation control as there is a world of difference between inflation at 2% per annum and 6%. Also that the upper band at 6% if very high for these times. After all we are regularly assured that there is no inflation as many of the world’s main central banks look to drive it higher towards a 2% target. This was highlighted by the US Federal Reserve earlier this year.
With inflation running persistently below this longer-run goal, the Committee will aim to achieve inflation moderately above 2 percent for some time so that inflation averages 2 percent over time and longer-term inflation expectations remain well anchored at 2 percent.
It moved to what we might call average inflation targeting as a way of justifying easy monetary policy. But stuck to 2% as a level and crucially for this purpose did so from below as in October PCE inflation was running at an annual rate of 1.2% having recently been in a 1% to 1.4% range.
If we return to the range issue then I would suggest this is not an area where comparisons with Argentina and Turkey are welcome.
The current mandate, set in 2016, requires the RBI to keep headline inflation at the 4% midpoint of its target range. The band — a broad range of 400 basis points within which the central bank has sanction to operate — is the widest in Asia, and only matched by Turkey and surpassed by Argentina.
A sub-plot to this sort of thing is that when a silly idea appears someone rushes to suggest something even sillier.
Economists like Bloomberg Economics’ Abhishek Gupta have argued in the past that the headline inflation measure used now is too volatile and the central bank should rather target core prices, which strips out oil and food costs. Food carries nearly 50% weight in the CPI basket.
India has a large number of poor people for whom the prices of such necessities can be as vital as life or death so ignoring them is a really bad idea. Regular readers will recall the issues with India’s staple vegetable the onion.
The price of onion has been skyrocketing for quite some time now. The kitchen staple was available for ₹20 per kilogram a few weeks back. However, people now have to pay over ₹80 per kilogram. In some cities like Delhi and Mumbai, the prices are much higher at ₹100 for a kilogram of onions.
That was from Business Insider in late October.
What is inflation in India?
I doubt many of you will be surprised to read this.
The growth rate of India’s retail inflation, which is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), climbed 7.61 per cent in the month of October. ( The Indian Express)
We see that food inflation is 10.16% and if we narrow down to vegetables it is 22.51%. Some upwards pressure on food inflation may come from this.
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MUMBAI (Reuters) – China has begun importing Indian rice for the first time in at least three decades due to tightening supplies from Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam and an offer of sharply discounted prices, Indian industry officials said.
The numbers are not specific about whether there is any pork price pressure but we do now that meat and fish as a category is rising at 18.7%.
The Reserve Bank of India
Here is the Governor’s statement from the 4th of this month.
Let me begin by setting out the thinking that went into the MPC’s decision today, and its rationale. The MPC was of the view that inflation is likely to remain elevated, with some relief in the winter months from prices of perishables and bumper kharif arrivals. This constrains monetary policy at the current juncture from using the space available to act in support of growth.
That is revealing and came with something of a cry for help.
A small window is available for proactive supply management strategies to break the inflation spiral being fuelled by supply chain disruptions, excessive margins and indirect taxes. Further efforts are necessary to mitigate supply-side driven inflation pressures.
Without it they see inflation remaining as a problem.
The outlook for inflation has turned adverse relative to expectations in the last two months. While cereal prices may continue to soften with the bumper kharif harvest arrivals and vegetable prices may ease with the winter crop, other food prices are likely to persist at elevated levels. Cost-push pressures continue to impinge on core inflation, which could remain sticky.
Switching to the overall economic position this is their view.
Taking these factors into consideration, real GDP growth is projected at (-) 7.5 per cent in 2020-21: (+) 0.1 per cent in Q3:2020-21 and (+) 0.7 per cent in Q4:2020-21; and 21.9 per cent to 6.5 per cent in H1:2021-22, with risks broadly balanced.
So the Indian worker and consumer have been hit hard by a combination of a contracting economy and high inflation in what has been a mix described by Britney,
With a taste of your lips, I’m on a ride
You’re toxic, I’m slippin’ under
With a taste of a poison paradise
I’m addicted to you
Don’t you know that you’re toxic?
And I love what you do
Don’t you know that you’re toxic?
Comment
This is a bad day for the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI). It has eased policy into an inflation outbreak and now finds itself trapped. If we switch to the value of the Rupee it is noticeable by its absence in the statement with only an implicit mention here.
As a consequence, surges of capital flows have flooded into India. The Reserve Bank has been taking measures for dampening volatility and enabling orderly evolution of the exchange rate in consonance with underlying domestic fundamentals.
At 73.6 to the US Dollar or a bit less than 4% weaker than a year ago we have something not much different to other years.
I do note however that the RBI has managed to perform what is the primary role of central banks in these times. Oil the wheels of government spending.
The Reserve Bank’s role as the debt manager and the banker to the government was tested to the hilt in 2020, marked by the highest ever level of market borrowing. Our policies have resulted in the lowest weighted average cost of borrowing in 16 years and the highest weighted average maturity of the stock of public debt on record. The weighted borrowing cost for the centre stands at a new low of 5.82 per cent as on December 1 even with additional borrowings for state governments as against 6.88 per cent during the corresponding period of last year.
By today’s standards that looks high so the real rationale behind all this is likely to be the Indian government wanting to borrow even more cheaply.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--Our Nation is at War: “We Will Never Ever Surrender.” – Donald J. Trump

I spent nearly two hours today covering the very latest with Robert on the Crypto Beadles channel and I want @ @ @ @ @ of you who likely missed it .
“ We will not bend .
We will @ @ @ @ @ not yield .
We will never give in , we will never give up and @ @ @ @ @ .
We will never ever surrender.
” ~ Donald J. Trump December 5 , 2020 @ @ @ @

from SGT Report
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I spent nearly two hours today covering the very latest with Robert on the Crypto Beadles channel and I want to share it with those of you who likely missed it. “We will not bend. We will not break. We will not yield. We will never give in, we will never give up and we will never back down. We will never ever surrender.” ~ Donald J. Trump December 5, 2020 Valdosta, GA.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--ALERT! 82nd Airborne Division: “A STORM IS COMING” – That’s General Flynn’s divison

VIDEO : Asked if he still had confidence in Attorney General Bill Barr , Pres .
Trump says , `` @ @ @ @ @ number of weeks from now . ''

I believe Gen Flynn was with 82nd Airborne Division.
Probably just a coincidence. “A storm is coming.” pic.twitter.com/B1Tb4BKVEn — Stable John Ross™ (@JohnOutbakjak) December 9, 2020
82nd Airborne Division is Fort Bragg, where Chris Miller gave his orders from last month 👀 pic.twitter.com/s6COkTn4Rz — patriot mac.jay 🇺🇸❤🤍💙 (@macjay_2020) December 8, 2020
"The storm is upon us….. pic.twitter.com/z8yUcWfjXI — Raised American (@Holly55093054) December 9, 2020
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investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--Growth and Attractiveness of Latin American Markets

Global expansion can provide asset diversification , a richer talent pool , access to countless new markets , and fantastic business opportunities to any company .
Emerging markets present even greater business opportunities for companies .
However , getting a foothold in those markets can be daunting particularly when they appear to contain a higher risk profile due to their dynamic political situations as well as the complexity of their legal systems and cultural norms .
Therefore as organizations look to expand internationally , Latin America is becoming an increasingly popular choice .
The region has strong trade links , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle-class market .
Moreover , the territory offers businesses with the right value proposition significant opportunities that can be exploited for high returns .
This popularity positions Latin America markets as an attractive business environment to work in .
But why is this happening now ?
What ’ s changed ?
The obvious first answer is sheer mathematics : That ’ s where the money is and when it comes to the world economy , that ’ s where the growth is .
But let ’ s dive in deeper and provide some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic growth in many of its countries .
One of the reasons for this prosperity is Mercosur .
Mercosur is a trade group made up of Brazil , Argentina , Uruguay , and Paraguay as full members and also includes Bolivia , Chile , Colombia , Ecuador , and Peru as some of its associate countries , making it the fourth-largest trade bloc in the world .
Engaging in trade agreements all over the world has made countries like Colombia and Uruguay an attractive business destination .
Moreover , it enhances the creation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over the continent using these agreements as a gate to enter new markets .
Also , Latin American governments have been consistently making attracting foreign investment their priority .
The result of this prioritization is a significant increase in national economic welfare .
Whether it is the tax benefits in Paraguay or governmental financial aid for start-ups in Chile or reductions in oil royalties in Colombia , a trend towards increasing foreign direct investment is noticeable .
Latin America also offers businesses relatively low costs of production by global standards .
Low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enter markets easily and enjoy higher returns much quicker than other parts of the world .
Combining the economic growth with the low wages across the continent makes for an attractive business destination .
However , Latin America has more than just low costs to offer .
Even though recent trends have seen an increase in popularity , Latin America also houses sectors that have been attractive for decades .
The mining sector in Latin America , for example , has been a foreign investment destination for many years now .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chile , the newest and biggest copper mine in Panama and , also the most valuable emeralds in Colombia .
Chile , Peru , Mexico , Colombia and Argentina are the front-running countries in regards to mining in the region .
The Latin American mining sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth and development .
The downturn of coal has been offset by the increase in copper and other metals .
The region is set to be one of the fastest-growing mining locations within the next decade , presenting a wealth of business opportunities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ right skills , knowledge , expertise , equipment , services , and technology to the market will experience commercial success The stability of the sector has allowed the creation of services surrounding the mining sector .
Some of them include manufacturing , recruitment , sales , marketing , logistics , and import and export businesses .
These markets offer other opportunities where you can make your first step to enter into the region .
Latin America has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years .
Whereas historically , countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destination , trends are showing a shift in perception among holidaymakers as a result of concerted efforts by the government to lift the national security situation .
Many nations have the chance to present their finest attributes through tourism .
Visitors travel from Europe and North America to experience Latin America ’ s natural beauty , enticing culture , and rich history .
Tourism Trends in Latin America , the reinvention of these countries to become a top tourist destination included business as a sector of tourism that evolves and generates tangible impacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also traveling in greater numbers .
Millennials are searching for destinations with a thirst for adventure and new experiences , and sustainable tourism .
Pensioners and retirees are in search of tranquil destinations and there is a growing interest in luxury destinations by the middle class .
Many countries – including Colombia , Argentina , and Mexico – were once synonymous with danger and inadequate infrastructure .
Through government initiatives , private investments and the drive of local citizens , these countries have gotten involved in the technology race and now produce IT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in first-world countries .
Latin American is beginning to host a number of technological hubs for innovation and production at an increasing rate .
Another significant sign of these advances is the rise of incorporation of financial technology business within Latin American economies .
Across the e-commerce market , companies in Latin America are expected to attain an annual growth rate of 3.5 % .
According to data from Statista , user penetration in the region is 57.4 % and expected to hit 61.1 % by 2023 .
What is perhaps most interesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average revenue per user is around US $ 131 – although that will no doubt rise as consumer confidence increases when buying online .
Latin American consumers are comfortable using their credit or debit card , with 65 % of buyers using a major card when spending money .
Payment wallets , on the other hand , are another popular choice .
This demonstrates the need for businesses to accept payments through multiple vendors to capture sales .
Another key payment method that is popular in Latin America , is ‘ Cash on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of online shoppers .
Many other industries such as oil , petrochemical , manufacturing , textile , paper , infrastructure and many others , are set for double digit growth .
In summary , exploring the Latin American business environment can be very rewarding .
There is so much diversification in these markets that makes for a very attractive opportunity for doing business .
To find success in business , set a long term goal in your desired sector and set clear market strategies that meet your wants and needs .
Whichever path @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your due diligence , analyze the opportunities thoroughly , weigh the risks and be determined in your plans .
Fortunately , there ’ s a strong case for doing business in Latin America .
So I wish you Godspeed and much continued success .
AXIOS Consultants is your international business expansion expert .
We offer Latin America business expansion advice and services .
With a network of Latin American professionals each with regional knowledge and local business savvy , we simplify doing business in Latin America .
We ’ re well-positioned , highly-experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multinational business challenges .
Disclaimer : This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB .

By Ed Africano
Global expansion can provide asset diversification, a richer talent pool, access to countless new markets, and fantastic business opportunities to any company. Emerging markets present even greater business opportunities for companies. However, getting a foothold in those markets can be daunting particularly when they appear to contain a higher risk profile due to their dynamic political situations as well as the complexity of their legal systems and cultural norms. Therefore as organizations look to expand internationally, Latin America is becoming an increasingly popular choice. The region has strong trade links, lucrative geographic positioning, and a growing middle-class market. Moreover, the territory offers businesses with the right value proposition significant opportunities that can be exploited for high returns. This popularity positions Latin America markets as an attractive business environment to work in. But why is this happening now? What’s changed? The obvious first answer is sheer mathematics: That’s where the money is and when it comes to the world economy, that’s where the growth is. But let’s dive in deeper and provide some insight.
Economic growth
Latin America has seen recent economic growth in many of its countries. One of the reasons for this prosperity is Mercosur. Mercosur is a trade group made up of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay as full members and also includes Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru as some of its associate countries, making it the fourth-largest trade bloc in the world. Engaging in trade agreements all over the world has made countries like Colombia and Uruguay an attractive business destination. Moreover, it enhances the creation and expansion of export or import businesses all over the continent using these agreements as a gate to enter new markets.
Also, Latin American governments have been consistently making attracting foreign investment their priority. The result of this prioritization is a significant increase in national economic welfare. Whether it is the tax benefits in Paraguay or governmental financial aid for start-ups in Chile or reductions in oil royalties in Colombia, a trend towards increasing foreign direct investment is noticeable.
Latin America also offers businesses relatively low costs of production by global standards. Low wages and flexible start-up requirements allow businesses to enter markets easily and enjoy higher returns much quicker than other parts of the world. Combining the economic growth with the low wages across the continent makes for an attractive business destination. However, Latin America has more than just low costs to offer.
Mining
Even though recent trends have seen an increase in popularity, Latin America also houses sectors that have been attractive for decades. The mining sector in Latin America, for example, has been a foreign investment destination for many years now. The continent houses the biggest lithium reserve in Chile, the newest and biggest copper mine in Panama and, also the most valuable emeralds in Colombia. Chile, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina are the front-running countries in regards to mining in the region.
The Latin American mining sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth and development. The downturn of coal has been offset by the increase in copper and other metals. The region is set to be one of the fastest-growing mining locations within the next decade, presenting a wealth of business opportunities. Consequently, companies that can bring the right skills, knowledge, expertise, equipment, services, and technology to the market will experience commercial success
The stability of the sector has allowed the creation of services surrounding the mining sector. Some of them include manufacturing, recruitment, sales, marketing, logistics, and import and export businesses. These markets offer other opportunities where you can make your first step to enter into the region.
Rise in Tourism
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Latin America has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years. Whereas historically, countries like Colombia have been considered a dangerous destination, trends are showing a shift in perception among holidaymakers as a result of concerted efforts by the government to lift the national security situation.
Many nations have the chance to present their finest attributes through tourism. Visitors travel from Europe and North America to experience Latin America’s natural beauty, enticing culture, and rich history. Tourism Trends in Latin America, the reinvention of these countries to become a top tourist destination included business as a sector of tourism that evolves and generates tangible impacts in the industry.
Latin Americans are also traveling in greater numbers. Millennials are searching for destinations with a thirst for adventure and new experiences, and sustainable tourism. Pensioners and retirees are in search of tranquil destinations and there is a growing interest in luxury destinations by the middle class.
Technological Advances
Many countries – including Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico – were once synonymous with danger and inadequate infrastructure. Through government initiatives, private investments and the drive of local citizens, these countries have gotten involved in the technology race and now produce IT talent that matches the level of those in first-world countries. Latin American is beginning to host a number of technological hubs for innovation and production at an increasing rate.
Another significant sign of these advances is the rise of incorporation of financial technology business within Latin American economies. Across the e-commerce market, companies in Latin America are expected to attain an annual growth rate of 3.5%. According to data from Statista, user penetration in the region is 57.4% and expected to hit 61.1% by 2023. What is perhaps most interesting is that, at present, the average revenue per user is around US$131 – although that will no doubt rise as consumer confidence increases when buying online.
Latin American consumers are comfortable using their credit or debit card, with 65% of buyers using a major card when spending money. Payment wallets, on the other hand, are another popular choice. This demonstrates the need for businesses to accept payments through multiple vendors to capture sales. Another key payment method that is popular in Latin America, is ‘Cash on Delivery’, used by 35% of online shoppers.
Many other industries such as oil, petrochemical, manufacturing, textile, paper, infrastructure and many others, are set for double digit growth.
In summary, exploring the Latin American business environment can be very rewarding. There is so much diversification in these markets that makes for a very attractive opportunity for doing business. To find success in business, set a long term goal in your desired sector and set clear market strategies that meet your wants and needs. Whichever path you choose, I recommend you do your due diligence, analyze the opportunities thoroughly, weigh the risks and be determined in your plans. Fortunately, there’s a strong case for doing business in Latin America. So I wish you Godspeed and much continued success.
AXIOS Consultants is your international business expansion expert. We offer Latin America business expansion advice and services. With a network of Latin American professionals each with regional knowledge and local business savvy, we simplify doing business in Latin America. We’re well-positioned, highly-experienced, and can help you overcome your multinational business challenges.
Disclaimer: This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-09--Censorship Hits 1984 Levels

Censorship Hits 1984 Levels

Today Google just dropped rule that were not allowed to talk about the election anymore .
YouTube Channels who upload @ @ @ @ @ .
GEORGE ORWELL COULD NOT BE REACHED FOR COMMENT : Dictionary.com changes its definition of @ @ @ @ @ fit the Left ’ s current narrative .
ATTENTION : Reddit auto-censors many websites .
@ @ @ @ @ .

JUST IN – YouTube to crack down on any new videos alleging Trump lost the 2020 US election because of fraud. Any such videos will be deleted declares the video platform. — Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) December 9, 2020
YouTube is currently sending out this message to content creators about the new crackdown on videos claiming Trump lost due to election fraud: pic.twitter.com/UoDGcOSIGb — Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) December 9, 2020
YouTube bans videos claiming 2020 presidential election fraud t.co/rg36e90Qvw pic.twitter.com/Hv9MSG3RJS — New York Post (@nypost) December 9, 2020
Today Google just dropped rule that were not allowed to talk about the election anymore. YouTube Channels who upload them will now receive strikes.
GEORGE ORWELL COULD NOT BE REACHED FOR COMMENT: Dictionary.com changes its definition of ‘court packing’ to fit the Left’s current narrative.
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