Gold continues to outperform the weakening Canadian dollar, hovering near C$4,000 as the Bank of Canada lowers rates and ends quantitative tightening. Meanwhile, tech stocks struggle due to concerns over AI competition, and U.S. bonds rise as investors seek safety amid market volatility.
The Twilight Zone
The present state of affairs seems like an episode of The Twilight Zone, with the unfortunate twist that this is not a television show; it’s an artificially delayed reality.
An Empire Self-Destructs
An Empire Self-Destructs.
Article by: Jeff Thomas.
Falling from Grace
The US has reached the classic stage when it has become a reckless bully and its support structure of allies has begun to de-couple as a result.
Capitalism Has Failed
Capitalism Has Failed.
Article by Jeff Thomas.
The Sandcastle
The Sandcastle – An article by: Jeff Thomas.
The Brain Drain
Once a brain drain has occurred, that country is likely to slide into the doldrums, for a generation, and, as history has shown, often for much longer.
Democracy – The Illusion of Liberty
In the run-up to an election in any westernized country, candidates are forever reminding us that the opposing political party and its candidates intend to take away our democracy.
Is This What You Call Being Prepared?
Is This What You Call Being Prepared?
An article by Jeff Thomas.
Escaping the Socioeconomic Bullseye
What locations, then, would constitute the blue band above – the next band away from the bullseye?