BDI is a “leading economic indicator” in that it measures the transportation cost of raw materials used for production of finished goods. Therefore, it is an important input in predicting short-term economic activity.
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According to the World Gold Council, soft landing environments have typically resulted in flat to slightly negative average returns for gold. However, every cycle is unique, and 2024 may bring surprises.
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Read More »Unlike the U.S., A Canadian Recession Is A Matter Of When, Not If – Here’s Why.
A reasonable debate can be had regarding the extent to which the U.S. economy may slow in the near-term but Canada's sensitivity to interest rates suggests that a Canadian recession is a matter of when, not if.
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It is one thing to complain that the economy is not growing, or, that economic activity is slowing; but the 4 charts below indicate something more serious. Economic activity is in decline and the decline might be accelerating.
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Inequality is one of the most volatile aspects of contemporary society, and it is getting worse. As the gap between the haves and the have-nots widens, and the middle class shrinks, the chances of social upheaval increase.
Read More »Dr. Copper Stripped Of Its Honorific Degree For Forecasting the Economy – Here’s Why
How much is the market really concerned about a slowing global economy? That question has in the past been posed to Dr. Copper, the red metal afforded the honorific for its supposed Ph.D. in predicting global economic health. However, the title now has been stripped, according to Bank of America’s commodity research team.
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These 5 red flags will give you anywhere from a few days to a few months of warning that things are about to change drastically...and well before those around you grasp the full extent of what is going on. This is hopefully a scenario that never happens as this will truly be the end of the world as you knew it.
Read More »Ukraine: A MAJOR Source Of World’s Natural Resources (+11K Views)
This article points out the MAJOR role the country has in industrial metals, agriculture and industry in Europe and the world. It begs the question: "To what extent would an invasion of Ukraine disrupt the world's supply and drive the stock prices of companies supplying these products dramatically higher?"
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Having given a lot of thought to both the differences and the similarities between Russia and the U.S. - the one that has collapsed already, and the one that is collapsing as I write this - I feel ready...to define five stages of collapse to serve as mental milestones as we gauge our own collapse-preparedness and see what can be done to improve it. Words: 2500
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