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Nations Ponder Their Escape From Debt
Bob Chapman, December 31 2011
Fighting downgrading ratings, ratings agencies suddenly doing their jobs, quantitative easing not working in UK, US Fed operates around the world with no authority, and Fed should be ended, Bernanke subterfuge, a ponzi scheme for more debt.
Financial Troubles For Many Nations In The New Year
Bob Chapman, December 28 2011
New year new troubles for big nations, Italy controls its cash, a third year of inflationary depression, Fannie Mae in the courts for obstructing, lowest employment in years, a cycle of new changes socially, politically, economically, the sky has not fallen in... yet.
Injured Global Economy Ponders Coming Challenges
Bob Chapman, December 21 2011
No understanding of debt repayment, banks and Euro zone nations broke, Fed opens swap floodgates, nations on the edge of default await aid, recapitalization, European plunge into recession is underway, quantitative easing the cause of inflation, 40 million on food stamps in the US, Ron Paul the best choice still, Greece to tip Europe over the edge.
European Debt Crisis Becoming A Greater Problem
Bob Chapman, December 14 2011
England at odds with Euro zone, The Fed has been covering the debt crisis in Europe up until now, nationalization coming for the banks, avoidance instead of facing the problems of debt, we have wars to keep the bankers going, rebellion within the EU, the financial treadmill runs ever faster for Greece, Gingrich plan to add another trillion to the US deficit, China WTO entry.
Economic Elites Strip Away European Sovereignty
Bob Chapman, December 7 2011
Questioning European leadership, 17 elites set to strip away European autonomy, a charade of misdirection, no new Euros printed as of yet, ECB in bed with The Fed, gold and silver the only true value of currency, Greek exit from Euro inevitable.
Debt Will Grow As Little Gets Accomplished
Bob Chapman, November 30 2011
little accomplished to solve problems, debt grows, financial mismanagement, six countries on the ropes, owners of gold and silver the only ones protected from losing wealth.
Monetizing Wont Solve European Economic Affairs
Bob Chapman, November 23 2011
European economic condition represents the lynchpin for the world economy, Euro sovereign debt crisis reigns, Greece riots, Germany weighs in on economic policy direction, costs moving higher for european nations, inflation a real fear, monetizing wont solve this problem.
European Power Play As Panic Sets In
Bob Chapman, November 19 2011
Chancellor Merkel looks to the people of the euro zone to legislate away sovereignty, changes to be made as the situation deteriorates, Turmoil among the Europeans, power plays as panic sets in, housing sector falling apart.
The Future Of The Euro Zone Is Sealed
Bob Chapman, November 16 2011
Euro exposure to toxic waste derivatives probably much more than what was reported, a payable end to the european crisis, morbid stories of currencies, a new banking system must be put in place. Two years left for the Euro.
As The European Debt Woes Spiral Out Of Control
Bob Chapman, November 12 2011
A search for a european solution, candor at Cannes, Italy under pressure, european banks howling, debt spiraling out of control, collapse will push up metals.
Survive The Banker Sociopaths
Bob Chapman, November 9 2011
Crime at the top level of the financial sector, Greece in crisis, MF Global had a curious meltdown, Europe a failure, Merkel tries to save a sinking Greece, the economic heart ripped out of America.
Throwing Ever More Money At World Financial Problems
Bob Chapman, October 29 2011
more money and credit needed for the world economy, US sold a bill of goods, no coverage with TARP, a time of falling currencies, EU deal for Greece with a write down, more debt for the worlds problems, currency debasement the name of the game worldwide.
Europe Wallows In Insolveable Problems
Bob Chapman, October 26 2011
European debt problems to come to the US, and the usual smoke and mirrors goes on, money and credit expanded further, economies fighting a losing battle, no perfect recovery for Europe, yet another bailout by the Fed, a gap that is isolating Washington from the reality of the rest of the country.
An Overpriced Marked Meets The Global Economic Slowdon
Bob Chapman, October 19 2011
A stock market that is still overpriced, what can leverage do for bailouts, debt is endemic worldwide, injections of money and credit cant stop the global economic slowdown, no viable solutions for Europe.
When Confidence Leaves The System It Could All Come Apart
Bob Chapman, October 12 2011
Less to live on for retirees, US unaware of austerity, Fed leader Bernanke doesnt see real inflation, expect big changes in November at the polls, on that downgrade of US Treasury debt, the US could default one day, could the world monetary system fall apart?