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GIH: We now have a better picture of how some tech giants were handling NSA requests for information. Of course, we cannot be sure that this represents an accurate picture of data released. Also, many of the NSAs collection strategies such as the TAO program, involve hacking or otherwise collecting info without the consent of […]
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GIH: Latin America should not be disregarded, it was an Asian crisis in 1998 that shook worldwide markets. Brazil is a growing player in the global economy, and the Venezuelan stock market has been on a bull run. What happens in Latin America deeply affects the world. Take a look at these disturbing Forex charts: […]
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GIH: Stocks have begun their slide from their highs, in an expected sell-off accelerated by the EM Currency crisis and today’s terrible ISM report. It wasn’t complicated to see stock values couldn’t last, but the question has been ‘when’ and ‘how’ – certainly the Fed’s taper didn’t help. The Baltic Dry Index has collapsed, an […]
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GIH: The recent snows in the south have demonstrated how vulnerable the US infrastructure and economic system is even to the smallest event. A few inches of snow is rare in the South, but it does happen. Gridlock ensued on roadways, businesses shut down, there were supply shortages, and a general shutdown (although temporary) to […]
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GIH: The sentiment against the so called 1% is growing, as the gap between the ‘rich’ and ‘superrich’ has gone parabolic. The majority of the world’s wealth is now concentrated in the hands of a few thousand people. Questions are now being raised about how they are helping the economy, as the velocity of money […]
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GIH: The IRS has gone after US taxpayers funds in Swiss Bank accounts, and other offshore jurisdictions. Without raising taxes or severely hyperinflating the currency, the US Government has few options to support its large debt hole. IRA accounts are ‘low hanging fruit’ because most people trust the US Government, and have a detachment to […]
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GIH: $10 Billion in more taper from the Fed, indicates further tapering. A bold move against the backdrop of the crisis in emerging market currencies, which caused a stock market sell off and EM Currency sell off. Unlike many market analysts, The Fed “Sees Growth”: WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday another $10 billion […]
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GIH: One of the biggest lies told to the general economic public is that of inflation – it’s a hidden tax, under reported, and widely misunderstood. It’s not a simple mechanism, so don’t use this as an excuse to buy real estate or other assets of little intrinsic value. Inflation creates bubbles, causes prices to […]
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GIH: Climate change is now apparent for every person living on planet earth – it’s no longer just anomalous events, but a complete different climate. But we have only been keeping records for a short period, historically speaking. It’s possible that what we are experiencing now is a common cycle, but because of the short […]
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GIH: Political instability, and nervous investors sparked market chaos today, that impacted stock markets and emerging market currencies. Take a look at the Daily USD/TRY chart: Last 2 days we’ve seen an acceleration in selling of the Turkish Lira, with their central bank currently refusing to cut interest rates. Real money flows move the Forex […]
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