Labor Participation Rate Drops To 36 Year Low; Record 92.6 Million Americans Not In Labor Force
As we approach mid-term elections, once again the Bullsh@&t! is being shoveled and hoisted for public consumption. As far as…
Russia Sends Second Humanitarian Convoy Into Ukraine, And Nobody Says A Word
About a month ago, when Russia sent a humanitarian convoy to aid ethnic Russians in east Ukraine, the Western world,…
This is the Recovery – The Worst Ever
from Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog Does this chart portray an economic recovery in any way? Wages have been…
Which Crisis?
Let’s start with a few quotes. You can look up the sources if you’re so inclined. “In politics, nothing happens by accident… If…
Questions to Ponder
If you are still not quite awake to all that is really going on, perhaps these questions will start you thinking…
Q2 GDP Smoke & Mirrors Show & This Is Not a Recovery
Analysts’ projections had been all over the place from 3-4-5% down to negative 3-4-5%. And you may ask how can…
What The Press Isn’t Reporting About The MH17 Tragedy
Heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to those souls on board and their families and loved ones and everyone mourning…
What’s Lurking Beneath The Glossy Veneer Of The Jobs Report?
The jobs report has little value if we don’t peer beneath the glossy veneer. On the surface, last week’s jobs…
Final Q1 GDP Crashes To -2.9%, Lowest Since 2009, Far Below The Worst Expectations
YES – Negative GDP = Contraction Remember when in January 2014, Q1 GDP was expected to rise 2.6%? Well, here…
“De-Dollarization” Continues – China Starts Direct Trade With UK
China and UK establish direct currency trades China and the UK have started the direct trading of the yuan against…