Join Us at the 2023 World Economic Conference in Orlando, Florida!

? Dates: November 17, 18, and 19 ? Location: Orlando, Florida, USA (or tune in from home with our virtual ticket options)

Are you ready to unlock the future of economics and finance? Prepare for an unforgettable World Economic Conference experience in sunny Orlando, Florida! This premier event is your gateway to insights, networking, and valuable resources that will supercharge your understanding of the global economy.

?️ What’s Included for In-Person Attendees:

1. Event Admission: Enjoy reserved seating assigned based on the order of ticket sales, ensuring you have a prime view of every presentation.
2. Presentation Slides: Gain access to the presentation slides from all speakers, allowing you to delve deeper into the topics discussed.
3. Video Recording: Can’t make it to a session? No worries! You’ll receive access to video recordings of all conference presentations, so you can catch up at your convenience.
4. WEC Event App: Connect with the conference on a whole new level. Access presentation slides, bonus reports, recordings, and more via the official WEC Event App.
5. Bonus Conference Materials: Get a package of bonus conference-related materials, including exclusive bonus reports and videos (as provided by Martin Armstrong).
6. Morning Information Sessions: Don’t miss out on important morning information sessions, screened on-site in the meeting room on Saturday and Sunday.
7. Networking Opportunities: Exclusive access to the Event App Networking Feature allows you to connect with fellow attendees, both in-person and virtual, fostering valuable professional relationships.
8. Culinary Delights: Savor delicious breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, prepared to keep you energized throughout the day.
9. Cocktail Reception: Kick off the conference in style at our Friday evening cocktail reception. Meet and mingle with fellow attendees while enjoying refreshing drinks.
10. Swag Bag: As a token of our appreciation, each in-person attendee will receive a swag bag filled with goodies, including an Armstrong Economics notebook, pen, and an event collector’s mug!

Unable to travel? We also have two different ticket options for those wishing to attend virtually! 

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a global gathering of economic and financial minds. Secure your spot at the World Economic Conference in Orlando, Florida, and gain the knowledge, connections, and resources you need to thrive in the world of finance and economics.

Space is limited, so act now and reserve your seat! Visit our Events page to register and join us in sunny Orlando this November.

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The eBook will be available shortly.

The second edition of “The Plot to Seize Russia – The Untold History” is now available for purchase in paperback and hardcover on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The ebook will be available shortly.

Book description:

“Take care of Russia,” Boris Yeltsin said as he departed his presidency in August 1999. These words were directed at current Russian president, Vladimir Putin. Yeltsin specifically picked Putin as his predecessor to prevent the takeover of Russia.

So, who was Yeltsin warning against? Newly declassified documents from the Clinton Administration prove that there was a plot to rig the Russian election of 2000. These never-before-seen documents confirm numerous attempts to implement pro-Western policies using the Russian oligarchy headed by Boris Berezovsky.

On the other side were the communists who desired a return to the glory days of the Soviet Union. As one of the largest international hedge fund managers, author Martin Armstrong found himself in the middle of perhaps the greatest espionage, or attempt at a regime change for Russia, in modern history.

The Plot to Seize Russia pulls back the curtain to expose the most extraordinary attempt to seize power in modern history, but with the pen rather than armies. These declassified documents reveal a plot that has altered our thinking about the relations between the United States and Russia. The thirst for power comes seething through every line of these papers that alter our perception of reality, change the course of history, and now threaten us with World War III.

Advanced Trading Sold Out — ECM & Monetary Crisis Cycle Webinars Still Available This May

The response to our May Advanced Trading Webinar was extraordinary. Every available seat for the “Updated Advanced Techniques and Considerations for using Reversals and Arrays” workshop has officially sold out as traders and investors rushed to secure access to one of the most advanced educational events we offer.

Due to that demand, a second Advanced Trading Webinar has now been added for June 26–27 for those who were unable to secure a spot.

However, two critically important educational webinars taking place earlier that same week are still available and open for registration.

These sessions are designed to provide the foundation behind the very models that drive global forecasting, capital flow analysis, and cyclical market interpretation.

Understanding the Economic Confidence Model
May 12
https://armstronginternational.ticketspice.com/q2-26-understanding-the-economic-confidence-model

The Economic Confidence Model (ECM) remains one of the core pillars behind forecasting global booms, busts, and shifts in confidence. This webinar explains how the cycle functions, why timing matters, and how confidence drives everything from sovereign debt crises to equity market rallies.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of:

• ECM timing and turning points
• Capital concentration and global capital flows
• How confidence shifts impact economies and markets
• Historical examples of major cyclical turning points

This session is ideal for investors, analysts, business owners, and anyone looking to better understand the structure behind global economic trends.

Understanding the Monetary Crisis Cycle
May 13
https://armstronginternational.ticketspice.com/q2-2026-understanding-the-monetary-crisis-cycle

As sovereign debt reaches unprecedented levels globally, understanding the Monetary Crisis Cycle has never been more important.

This webinar explores the recurring patterns behind monetary instability, currency transitions, and government debt crises. Participants will learn how capital moves during periods of uncertainty and why monetary systems repeatedly enter phases of restructuring throughout history.

Topics include:

• Sovereign debt cycles
• Currency instability and confidence shifts
• Historical monetary transitions
• The relationship between monetary crises and global capital migration

Together, these two webinars provide the foundation behind many of the models discussed throughout our research and conferences. They are educational experiences designed to help participants better understand the mechanics driving the global economy rather than simply reacting to headlines after the fact.

While the May Advanced Trading Workshop has sold out, there is still time to participate in these highly important live sessions before availability becomes limited.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sold Out — Due to Overwhelming Demand, A Second Advanced Trading Webinar Has Been Added for June 26–27

The response to our May Advanced Trading Webinar exceeded expectations. Every available spot was filled as traders and investors from around the world secured access to one of the most in-depth educational events we have hosted on the practical application of Reversals and Arrays.

Due to overwhelming demand, we are now opening a second session for those who were unable to secure a seat in May.

Updated Advanced Techniques and Considerations for using Reversals and Arrays
June 26–27, 2026

Register Here:
https://armstronginternational.ticketspice.com/q2-26-advanced-use-of-reversals-and-arrays-for-trading

This is not a beginner course. This advanced workshop is designed for traders already familiar with the fundamentals who want to deepen their understanding of how time and price interact inside the Socrates system. Reversals and Arrays remain among the most misunderstood components of market analysis, yet they are critical for identifying shifts in trend, panic moves, and high-probability turning points.

Over the course of this two-day educational event, attendees will learn advanced applications and considerations for interpreting:

• Bullish and bearish reversals
• Weekly, monthly, and yearly timing arrays
• Time/price alignment
• Market structure and directional changes
• Practical trading applications using real-world examples

These models were developed through decades of global market research and are directly connected to the same analytical framework used to track international capital flows, sovereign debt shifts, and cyclical market behavior.

This is an educational experience designed for those who want to move beyond conventional technical analysis and gain a deeper understanding of how professional-level cyclical models function in real time.

The May session sold out quickly, and we expect availability for the June 26–27 event to be limited as well.

If you missed the first opportunity, this is your chance to participate in one of the most advanced trading workshops we offer.

Secure your place now before capacity is reached.

https://armstronginternational.ticketspice.com/q2-26-advanced-use-of-reversals-and-arrays-for-trading

While much of the Western world is watching living standards decline under inflation, debt, taxation, and economic stagnation, India is moving through a completely different phase of the global cycle. Millions of Indians are experiencing rising opportunity, expanding infrastructure, growing wages, and an emerging middle class in real time as capital increasingly flows toward the country.

India’s economy is growing at roughly 6.5–7% annually, making it the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Reuters recently reported that India’s GDP expanded 7.4% year-over-year in one recent quarter alone, driven heavily by manufacturing and construction growth. The country is expected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy shortly and could surpass Germany and Japan over the next several years.

The most important part is that this growth is increasingly visible at household level rather than existing purely inside stock markets or government statistics. India’s middle class is expanding on a scale few countries in modern history have experienced. Long-term projections estimate the middle class could exceed 500 million people by the end of the decade, while domestic consumption spending could rise from roughly $1.5 trillion to nearly $6 trillion over time.

This is exactly how capital flow cycles work. Money moves toward younger populations, lower costs, rising productivity, and expanding opportunity.

India benefits from several structural advantages simultaneously. The country’s median age remains around 28 years old while Europe, Japan, South Korea, and even China face severe demographic decline and aging populations. India continues producing enormous numbers of engineers, technology workers, and skilled laborers annually while maintaining labor costs far below many industrial competitors.

Global corporations are responding aggressively. Reuters reported today that India’s offshore technology sector alone generated approximately $98.4 billion in revenue during fiscal 2026, nearly reaching targets that were originally projected for 2030. The country now hosts more than 2,100 Global Capability Centres employing roughly 2.36 million people as multinational firms increasingly relocate strategic operations, software development, finance, and research functions into India.

Companies like JPMorgan, Nvidia, FedEx, Eli Lilly, Lufthansa, Apple, Samsung, and countless others are expanding operations because India is increasingly viewed as a long-term strategic manufacturing and technology hub rather than simply a source of cheap labor. Apple alone continues shifting major portions of iPhone production into India as supply chains diversify away from China.

The automobile sector shows the same pattern. Mahindra recently projected SUV sales growth in the mid-to-high teens percentage range as rising incomes and tax cuts continue driving consumer demand. Domestic SUV volumes rose more than 23% year-over-year while the company expanded production capacity aggressively through 2028.

Infrastructure development is transforming daily life as well. India has spent years aggressively expanding highways, airports, rail systems, ports, manufacturing corridors, energy infrastructure, and digital payment systems. In many cities, modernization is visibly occurring in real time around ordinary people. That creates optimism, which becomes economically important itself.

Unlike populations across Britain, Germany, Canada, or Japan who increasingly feel financially trapped, large portions of India’s younger population still believe their future may improve materially over time. That psychological dynamic matters enormously because confidence drives entrepreneurship, family formation, investment, and long-term economic activity.

Inflation also remains far more manageable than much of the West. India’s inflation rate remains around 3.4–4.5%, far below the levels experienced across many Western economies during recent years. While energy prices and Middle East instability still create risks, India avoided much of the self-inflicted energy destruction that devastated European competitiveness.

None of this means India lacks problems. Poverty still exists on massive scale. Wealth inequality remains significant. Housing affordability pressures are beginning to rise in major cities. Reuters recently warned that luxury housing prices may continue to climb 5–7% annually through 2028, while affordability becomes more difficult for portions of the middle class.

The ECM has consistently shown that capital does not disappear during periods of global instability. It relocates. As sovereign debt crises weaken older developed economies, capital increasingly searches for younger growth regions where productivity, demographics, and opportunity still expand simultaneously. India is becoming one of the primary destinations for those global capital flows.

The contrast with much of the developed world is becoming increasingly striking. In Europe, Britain, Canada, and parts of East Asia, younger generations increasingly feel locked out of homeownership, burdened by taxes, debt, inflation, and stagnant living standards. In India, millions are still entering the consumer economy for the first time. Rising incomes are translating directly into vehicle purchases, technology adoption, travel, education spending, business formation, and expanding middle-class consumption.

India is what real economic expansion actually looks like.

For years, Canadians were told their economy was “strong,” their banking system was “safe,” and their housing market was “resilient.” Now reality is finally colliding with the propaganda as ordinary Canadians increasingly admit they feel trapped financially despite endless government claims that conditions are improving.

The numbers are becoming impossible to ignore. Recent polling shows that 71% of Canadians expect the cost of living to worsen in 2026, while 59% believe the broader economy itself will deteriorate further over the next year. Even more alarming, nearly 87% say they now feel financially trapped because wages are no longer keeping pace with housing costs, taxes, debt burdens, and everyday expenses.

Canada built one of the largest housing bubbles in the developed world during the era of artificially suppressed interest rates. Cheap money flooded into real estate for years while politicians treated rising home prices as proof of prosperity. In reality, housing inflation became a substitute for genuine economic growth. Families increasingly relied on debt and rising property values rather than productivity growth or expanding real wages.

Now the entire structure is under pressure. Mortgage renewals are becoming a major problem because many Canadians who were locked into low-rate loans during the easy-money years now face dramatically higher payments upon renewal. Household debt levels in Canada remain among the highest in the G7 relative to disposable income. At the same time, food costs, insurance premiums, utility bills, fuel expenses, and property taxes continue rising aggressively.

The middle class is being squeezed from every direction simultaneously.

Reuters recently reported that Canada’s weakening housing market is now damaging consumer psychology directly because the so-called “wealth effect” from rising home prices has begun reversing. Canadians who once believed housing appreciation would permanently carry the economy higher are now confronting stagnant property values alongside rising debt costs and deteriorating affordability.

The younger generation faces an even worse situation. Homeownership has become increasingly unattainable across large portions of the country, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver where housing costs detached completely from local incomes years ago. Many younger Canadians now spend extraordinary percentages of their earnings simply on rent while watching taxes and living expenses consume what little disposable income remains.

The political establishment continues insisting immigration-driven population growth will somehow solve Canada’s structural weaknesses, but adding millions of people into an economy already struggling with housing shortages, strained healthcare systems, stagnant productivity growth, and declining affordability only intensifies pressure on infrastructure and living costs further.

Meanwhile, Mark Carney and the Canadian political class are now trying to align Canada more closely with Europe economically and politically just as Europe itself enters a depressionary phase into 2028 according to our ECM models. Europe is drowning in sovereign debt, industrial decline, energy instability, and collapsing middle-class purchasing power. Canada appears determined to follow many of the same policies involving climate regulation, centralized governance, expanding bureaucracy, and rising financial control mechanisms.

The Bank of Canada now faces the same trap confronting central banks globally. If rates remain elevated, households continue cracking under debt burdens and mortgage renewals. If rates fall aggressively, inflation risks accelerating again while the currency weakens further. Years of artificial monetary policy distorted housing values, encouraged leverage, and created an economy overly dependent on debt-fueled consumption.

The result is what Canadians are experiencing now in real-time, declining purchasing power disguised beneath official economic statistics.

The ECM has warned for years that sovereign debt crises eventually migrate down into household psychology. Governments can manipulate numbers temporarily, but they cannot force populations to feel financially secure when living standards continue to deteriorate.

The European Union is now openly discussing restricting VPN access as part of its expanding online age-verification system, which demonstrates precisely where the entire digital agenda has been heading from the beginning. They always introduce these systems under emotionally untouchable justifications such as child safety or combating terrorism, but once the infrastructure is in place, the scope inevitably expands.

According to a new European Parliament briefing, officials are concerned that users are bypassing online age-verification requirements via VPNs, and the report notes a surge in VPN usage in countries implementing stricter digital controls. The proposal being discussed is to potentially restrict VPN access itself to those above a so-called “digital age of majority.” In other words, they are now targeting the very tools people use to protect their privacy online.

For readers who may not use these services personally, a VPN simply encrypts your internet traffic and masks your location, preventing internet providers, corporations, and governments from monitoring everything you do online. Businesses use them constantly, financial institutions rely on them, journalists use them, and ordinary people use them simply to avoid being tracked across the internet.

The problem from the government’s perspective is that VPNs interfere with surveillance. Europe’s Digital Services Act has already pushed platforms toward mandatory age-verification systems that increasingly require identification documents, facial scans, or biometric verification simply to access online content. Once users began using VPNs to avoid those systems, regulators immediately shifted toward framing the VPN itself as the threat. This is how these systems always evolve, because the objective is never merely regulation, it is compliance and visibility.

What they are building is effectively a digital identity system where access to information requires permission. People fail to understand how dangerous this becomes once connected to the broader European agenda involving CBDCs, centralized digital IDs, online speech regulation, and financial monitoring. These are not isolated policies appearing randomly at the same time. They are interconnected components of a single structural transition toward centralized digital control.

First they regulate speech under the justification of misinformation. Then they regulate platforms under the justification of safety. Then they require identity verification under the justification of protecting children. Finally they target anonymity itself by restricting the tools people use to avoid surveillance.

This fits perfectly within the broader cycle unfolding in Europe, where declining economic confidence and political instability lead governments toward greater centralization and control. Historically, governments facing crisis do not voluntarily reduce authority, they expand surveillance, tighten restrictions, and attempt to maintain control over information and capital flows.

Once anonymity disappears online, everything becomes traceable, every search, every communication, every financial transaction, and eventually every movement through the digital economy itself. That is where this leads, regardless of the language used to justify it today.

The public is being told this is about protecting children, but history has demonstrated repeatedly that emergency measures and surveillance systems never remain confined to their original purpose. Once established, they become permanent infrastructure, expanding quietly until the entire framework of society changes around them.

QUESTION: Marty, I loved your speech about AI here in Canada and why AI cannot trade. You explained that you created a completely different form of AI and your system has made remarkable calls for 40 years that I know of. You also said that they will be doing a Holywood movie on you and your contribution to humanity. You said before that they will allow people to invest in the film to expose cycle to society. Is there any update on that front?

JK

ANSWER: These AI systems are good only for research. Trading is like a poker game. There are elements of human intuition that a LLM is not capable of picking up. Even IBM’s Watson failed. They assumed throwing in every known disease and the computer would figure out how to cure cancer. They sold it for scrap. Socrates is NOT a LLM nor a neural net. I knew that would never work. But I am a trader and a programmer. It takes both skills, not just one.

As far as the Movie, it will be an independent film so the LEFTISTS in Holywood do not screw it up. They are talking with some famous Class A actors. If they believe in the project and the message, then I will agree. At that point, I believe they will set up a vehicle to fund the movie. My goal is that it shows the world that cycles are a lost art that was hidden with the Dark Age and are rising again. I don’t think the cost of production will be that outrageous. The Big Short brought in $133.3 million worldwide against a $28 million cost. So an independent film can be a lucrative venture. It all depends on who you get for a class A actor.

This is something they do, not me. If they get to the point it looks viable, I will let everyone make their decision. I am more intereested in getting cyclical analysis into the mainstream. Then Scotty can beam me up – mission accomplished.

There was a typo om the ECM Wave Change. The next target is July 1/2 not June 1.

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