Economics

Economics, money, trade, business and spending

The ‘Fiscal Cliff’: where do they get all these non-issues?

The ‘Fiscal Cliff’ is simply an excuse to force through destructive austerity measures, so as to ‘realign’ living standards in Western economies with those in the BRIC nations

IMF’s epic plan to conjure away debt and dethrone the bankers

This article by Ambrose Pritchard-Evans suggests a solution to our financial woes that should be self-evident. What’s interesting is that it should have appeared in the corporate media at all. Suggesting a major change is underway

The Fiscal Cliffhanger

The Fiscal Cliffhanger

Obama aand Boehner ensure that the real issue is not addressed

Unemployment Is Not Going Down: The Employment Rate Has Been Under 59 Percent For 39 Months In A Row

Unemployment Is Not Going Down: The Employment Rate Has Been Under 59 Percent For 39 Months In A Row

The media claims the decline of the unemployment rate is evidence that the economy is improving. But it is a giant lie

From Good Jobs To Bad Jobs To No Jobs – The Tragic Downfall Of The American Worker

Many Americans that actually do have jobs right now find that they simply don’t make enough to take care of themselves and their families. They are called “the working poor”, and their ranks are growing steadily

Senate votes to tighten sanctions on Iran

Prompted by the American Israeli Public Affairs committee, U.S. Senators voted 94-0 Friday to impose stringent new sanctions on Iran’s oil and shipping sectors

Sinister Sites: IRS Headquarters, Maryland

Sinister Sites: IRS Headquarters, Maryland

The IRS might be one of the last places you would expect to find occult symbolism. But as Vigilant Citizen explains, the IRS headquarters in Maryland is packed with hidden Masonic symbols. At least for those who know

“Fiscal Cliff” – Increasingly Likely & Desirable?

The debate is really over who will pay the bill. Neither side will desert their base

Are Black Friday Riots A Preview of the Civil Unrest That’s Coming When Society Breaks Down

Are Black Friday Riots A Preview of the Civil Unrest That’s Coming When Society Breaks Down

If nothing else they illustrate how America has degenerated to the point where mindless materialism predominates. Includes video

The Twinkie That Broke The Economy’s Back?

If you have not seen “The Queen of Versailles” yet, I encourage you to do so. I found their story to be a perfect metaphor for what is happening to this entire country

The Worst Economic Numbers In More Than A Year

With everything else that is going on in the world, a lot of people have failed to notice that we are seeing some of the worst economic numbers that we have seen in more than a year

Why bankers rule the world

Why bankers rule the world

As Ellen Brown explains by 2010, 1% of the population owned 42% of financial wealth, while 80% of the population owned only 5% of financial wealth

US Conference Board fears Brics miracle over as world faces decade-long slump

US Conference Board fears Brics miracle over as world faces decade-long slump

America’s top economic forecasting body has a grim view of the decade ahead. Ambrose Pritchard-Evans explains

China’s economy will soon overtake the EU and US economies

China’s economy will soon overtake the EU and US economies

By 2016, China is also expected to overtake the United States (U.S.) and become the largest economy in the world

Iceland’s Economy now growing faster than the U.S. and EU after arresting corrupt bankers

What we can learn from Iceland

Iran’s coal shipping trade booms despite Western heat

Against all the odds Iran’s coal shipping trade is quietly booming

Iran Is Bypassing Sanctions And Redefining International Trade With Gold

How financial restrictions on Iran may ultimately contribute to the demise of the dollar

“Inside Job” : The US is a Kleptocracy

“Inside Job” : The US is a Kleptocracy

Oscar-winning documentary on the “credit crisis” shows how the banking industry preys on Americans like wolves prey on sheep. They have placed their errand boys in the White House and there is nothing to stop them.

Greece Is Not Poor – It Actually Has Massive Untapped Reserves Of Gold, Oil And Natural Gas

The truth is that Greece has enough oil and natural gas to be able to pay off all of their debts

The Forces Behind Iran’s Currency Crisis

The Forces Behind Iran’s Currency Crisis

As an alternative to military action, the collapse of the Iranian currency relative to other currencies is being used as another means to bring about regime change