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The global elitists are in a tizzy

04 Jul

The people are thwarting their plans for a global superstate.

 

“There was William Galston at the European Council on Foreign Relations, listening to his fellow elitists and foreign policy honchos caviling about the rise of Donald Trump and bemoaning the fate of the European Union (EU) at the hand’s of Britain’s Euro-skeptics. As the assembled luminaries had a collective sad in their five-star hotel, wondering […]”

Source: The Revolt Against Globalism – Antiwar.com Original by — Antiwar.com

 
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Posted in Central banks, Corruption, Crony capitalism, Economy, European Union, Federal Government, National borders, Welfare state

 

Murray Rothbard nailed the EU…in 1989!

04 Jul

The late economist, historian and libertarian philosopher foresaw the dangers of the EU nearly three decades ago.

 

Source: EconomicPolicyJournal.com: Murray Rothbard vs. EU 1989!

 
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Posted in Central banks, Crony capitalism, European Union, Trade, Welfare state

 

Time for a breather for the roaring gold and silver markets?

04 Jul

The move in metal prices has has been spectacular.  It would not surprise me that we see a correction in the weeks ahead.

“Gold rose as political turmoil following Brexit supported prices after activity in China pushed them back towards last week’s high.”

Source: Gold pushes back towards 2 year high, silver crosses $21/oz

 
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Posted in Business cycle, Central banks, Economy, European Union, Federal Reserve, Interest rates

 

The Fourth of July: Few reasons to celebrate

04 Jul

America has retreated from the ideals of liberty and freedom.   

“When I was a boy, one of my favorite holidays was Independence Day. I was an enthusiastic student of the War for Independence.”

Source: It’s the Fourth of July! Why Am I Sad? | Mises Wire

 
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Posted in Central banks, Civil liberties, Constitution, Economy, Federal Government, Federal Reserve, Free markets, Politics, Warfare state, Welfare state

 

An outstanding lesson in economics for the Federal Reserve

01 Jul

Economist Mark Thornton explains interest rates.

 

Source: EconomicPolicyJournal.com: In The Wall Street Journal: Mises Scholar on the Natural Interest Rate

 
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Posted in Business cycle, Central banks, Economy, Interest rates

 

If you think super wealthy folks dislike big government, think again

30 Jun

Robert Wenzel points out the inconvenient truth.

 

Source: EconomicPolicyJournal.com: New World Order Statist Soros Speaking to the European Parliament Calls for Multi-Billions in EU ‘Surge Funding’

 
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Posted in Central banks, Civil liberties, European Union, Foreign policy, Human rights, National borders, Politics, Warfare state

 

Central bankers have lit a fuse of historic importance

29 Jun

The $11.7 trillion invested in negative-yield bonds was 12.5 percent higher than at the end of May, according to Fitch Ratings.

Source: There are now $11.7 trillion worth of bonds with negative yields

 
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Posted in Business cycle, Central banks, Interest rates, Politics

 

This is financial insanity

15 Jun

Central banks have created a financial time bomb. 

 
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Posted in Central banks, Interest rates