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Market Talk – February 18, 2020

ASIA: President Donald Trump strongly objected to efforts being taken by his own administration to restrict the sales of American technology to China over national security concerns. Contradicting his advisors, he insisted that such fears were an “excuse” and reaffirmed his commitment that the United States is open for business. Singapore’s Finance Minister Heng Swee […]

Climate Change & Do we Use Less CO2 than Romans to Light our Homes?

COMMENT: Marty; the Greta worshipers are really brain-dead. We just set a 77-year record low on Valentine’s Day and they say that proves its climate change caused by man. When you try to have an intelligent conversation, they simply say every scientist agrees with them. They are brainwashed beyond belief. The entire theory of CO2 […]

Market Talk – February 14, 2020

ASIA: A meeting is being planned between US President Trump and Indian executives, especially those focusing on job creation and manufacturing in the United States, on February 25 when President Trump visits India. Vodafone’s Indian business Vodafone Idea Ltd reported its sixth straight quarterly loss. Revenue fell 5.8% to 1.55 billion USD in the reported […]

Market Talk – February 13, 2020

  ASIA: Economic activity has almost come to a standstill in China as major businesses and investors remain spooked about the future impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus has already claimed over 1,300 lives and caused over 48,000 infections. Major retail chains to automobile and smartphone manufacturing firms have been shut down in mainland […]

2020 Canadian Outlook – Including the Canadian Repo Crisis

The 2020 Canadian Outlook Report provides an overview of the Canadian economy, with a special emphasis on the following topics:
-The Canadian Repo Crisis
-Rising separatist movements
-The Canadian debt crisis
-Real estate trends

Market Talk – February 12, 2020

ASIA: China’s Hubei province reported its lowest number of new coronavirus cases since January. This gives officials hope that the outbreak may be approaching its peak even as experts remain wary about its spread outside of China. Confirmed cases of the coronavirus have risen to almost 45,000 and deaths rose to 1,115 by February 11, […]

DBS in Singapore Sends all Staff Home When one tests positive for Coronavirus

While the coronavirus has failed to prove to be any more lethal than the annual flu with a death rate of less than 3%, nevertheless, the media attention has resulted in a real panic globally. Not merely will the first-quarter figures show a significant drop as tourism has halted and companies have ordered their staff […]

Market Talk – February 11, 2020

ASIA: China’s central bank has declared the country’s economic health as their first priority. President Xi Jinping has reportedly warned the country’s top officials that coronavirus containment efforts are hurting the economy. President Xi Jinping told officials during a February 3 meeting to balance their economic duties with their humane responsibilities. The pressure is on […]

Market Talk – February 10, 2020

ASIA: Amazon Inc has decided to take legal action in India to quash an antitrust investigation against the company. Amazon said in a statement that last month the Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a probe against the company over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices, which could cause “irreparable” loss and […]

Wheat & Climate Change

COMMENT: Hello Mr. Armstrong, Thank you very much for all you do for us little people. I am a Basic member just trying to move my 401K in and out of the markets to try to make a little extra for retirement. Unfortunately I can only make a move once a month. Here is today’s temperature […]