Equities

Equities

After an astonishing rise in 2013 (S&P total return of 32%), US equity markets performed well in 2014 (14%) and were nearly flat in 2015 […]

Fixed Income

Fixed Income

As we started 2016, it looked like the end of the great bond bull market had finally arrived. However, bond prices skyrocketed into the summer […]

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Home Introduction Money Maps of the World Who’s Who In the Transition? Best Books for 2017 Vision 2020 The Global Harvest (PDF) The Global Harvest […]

News Trends & Stories

News Trends & Stories

“Literature is news that stays news.” ~Ezra Pound Trends We Track Part I: Top Ten Stories Trump Report Card Top News Videos Part II: Top […]

VI: Inspiration

VI: Inspiration

One of the things we most love about being alive at such an exciting time is the remarkable example of people inspiring us “to strive, […]

V: The Unanswered Questions

V: The Unanswered Questions

Even as we answer the questions about what is happening around us, more questions arise. There are many mysteries and uncertainties to engage our research […]

IV: Science and Technology

IV: Science and Technology

The question of integrity was front-and-center during 2016 in the area of science and technology. The number of experts, journalists and citizens concerned about “junk […]

III. Culture

III. Culture

At the heart of creating labor and human productivity will be the creation of a culture which celebrates excellence, creativity and productive behavior. Behind the […]

II. Geopolitics

II. Geopolitics

Globalization has unleashed both positive and negative forces upon our world. The corporate media has been successful at communicating the positives and covering up the […]

I. The Economy & Financial Markets

I. The Economy & Financial Markets

For many years I have predicted that the “slow burn” would continue. As we begin 2017, the heat has been turned up dramatically. The financial […]

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Money & Markets – Week of 01.01.17

Money & Markets – Week of 01.01.17

What Can We Expect in China in 2017? McKinsey | 01 January 2017 Salary increases are… Swiss Say Goodbye to Banking Secrecy Swiss Info |

Money & Markets – Week of 01.01.17

Money & Markets – Week of 01.01.17

The Scottish Pioneer whose Plan for a Basic Income could Transform Britain Guardian | 07 January 2017 Something for everyone across… Goldman Slams Reports Of A “Great Rotation” From Bonds To Stocks As “Fake News”

Money & Markets – Week of 01.01.17

Money & Markets – Week of 01.01.17

What Can We Expect in China in 2017? McKinsey | 01 January 2017 Salary increases are… Swiss Say Goodbye to Banking Secrecy Swiss Info | 01 January 2017 To prevent… Houston Police Dpt. Massive 2016

Geopolitical – Week of 01.01.17

Geopolitical – Week of 01.01.17

WikiLeaks Hints At Huge Upcoming Revelations: “2017 Will Blow You Away” Zero Hedge | 03 January 2017 Ask WikiLeaks’ publisher… Donate to WikiLeaks Wikleaks |

Geopolitical – Week of 01.01.17

Geopolitical – Week of 01.01.17

German Vice Chancellor Says “European Break Up No Longer Unthinkable” Zero Hedge | 07 January 2017 Left Europe more… Who Does America Believe? 84,000 Votes Later, Here Is The Answer Zero Hedge | 07 January

Science & Technology – Week of 01.01.17

Science & Technology – Week of 01.01.17

Scientists Loved and Loathed by an Agrochemical Giant NY Times | 31 December 2016 There’s no… Brilliant Light Power’s SunCell Announced YouTube | 01 January

Science & Technology – Week of 01.01.17

Science & Technology – Week of 01.01.17

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: When, Where and How to See It (Safely) Space | 06 January 2017 Rare because… Japanese Company Replaces Office Workers with Artificial Intelligence Guardian | 05 January 2017 Including unstructured text,

Science & Technology – Week of 01.01.17

Science & Technology – Week of 01.01.17

Scientists Loved and Loathed by an Agrochemical Giant NY Times | 31 December 2016 There’s no… Brilliant Light Power’s SunCell Announced YouTube | 01 January 2017 Convert light… White House: Robots may Take Half of

Food & Health – Week of 01.01.17

Food & Health – Week of 01.01.17

Bringing a Community Back: Thrive Moves to Renovate Kress 5-10-25 Cent Store Thrive Allen County | 29 December 2016 On old hospital… Not Just For

Food & Health – Week of 01.01.17

Food & Health – Week of 01.01.17

How Obamacare ‘Repeal and Replace’ Became a ‘Bait and Switch’ Monstrosity Conservative View | 05 January 2017 Cast on their “replace”… Four Children Gassed to Death in Texas after Pesticide Spraying RT | 05 January

Food & Health – Week of 01.01.17

Food & Health – Week of 01.01.17

Bringing a Community Back: Thrive Moves to Renovate Kress 5-10-25 Cent Store Thrive Allen County | 29 December 2016 On old hospital… Not Just For Gaming: Virtual Reality Meditation Helps Women Through Labor Pains Futurism

Life – Week of 01.01.17

Life – Week of 01.01.17

London Fireworks 2016 /2017 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks YouTube | 01 January 2017 Thames Embankment… Library Lovers Find Two Books, Each 42 Years Overdue,

Life – Week of 01.01.17

Life – Week of 01.01.17

Man Hanging Unconscious by Backpack on Arapahoe Basin Chairlift is Cut Down by Friend in Harrowing Rescue Denver Post | 05 January 2017 Slackliner… Where to Go in 2017 Bloomberg | 04 January 2017 Miami…

Wildcards – Week of 01.01.17

Wildcards – Week of 01.01.17

Catholic Monastery Built as Penance Hides Ancient Iraqi Texts New Historian | 21 December 2017 “Should they take”… Massive ‘Anomaly’ Lurks Beneath Ice in Antarctica

Wildcards – Week of 01.01.17

Wildcards – Week of 01.01.17

Obama, Kissinger and Nuland: Coup d’état in Cyprus 1974 – Cyprus 2017 Global Research | 06 January 2017 Fearful weapon is his… ‘Clearest Photo of the Murderer’ Turkish Newspaper Blames OBAMA for Istanbul Attack Express

From the Annual Wrap Up: Who’s Who in the Transition?

From the Annual Wrap Up: Who’s Who in the Transition?

“Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” ~Sun Tzu By Catherine Austin Fitts 2017: The Transition Accelerates You open up your mail. The first letter says your health insurance premium

Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year 2017

“Ring out the false, ring in the true.” ~Alfred, Lord Tennyson Related Reading: New Year – Wikipedia Save Save Save

Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year 2017

“Ring out the false, ring in the true.” ~Alfred, Lord Tennyson Related Reading: New Year – Wikipedia Save Save Save

"Ring Out, Wild Bells"

"Ring Out, Wild Bells"

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we

“Ring Out, Wild Bells”

“Ring Out, Wild Bells”

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we

"Ring Out, Wild Bells"

"Ring Out, Wild Bells"

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we see no more, Ring out the feud of rich and

Financial Market Round Up

Financial Market Round Up

The year ended with the US dollar index breaking through the 100 ceiling and rising strongly in response to both the Trump election and the […]

2016 News Trends & Stories

2016 News Trends & Stories

The next time you encounter a difficult obstacle or problem, you should smile and say, ‘Here’s my chance to grow.’ ~ Zig Ziglar Say farewell […]

Missing You, Georgie…

Missing You, Georgie…

YouTube (14 Oct 11) Related Reading: Happy Birthday with Georgie! (24 Dec 10) Celebrating the Life of Georgie LaRue (27 Dec 10) Georgie Anna Branham

Money & Markets – Week of 12.25.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.25.16

2016 Greatest Hits: Presenting The Most Popular Articles Of The Past Year Zero Hedge | 31 December 2016 Demonstrated how dominant… CalPERS Cuts Pension Benefits

Money & Markets – Week of 12.25.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.25.16

2016 Greatest Hits: Presenting The Most Popular Articles Of The Past Year Zero Hedge | 31 December 2016 Demonstrated how dominant… CalPERS Cuts Pension Benefits

Money & Markets – Week of 12.25.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.25.16

2016 Greatest Hits: Presenting The Most Popular Articles Of The Past Year Zero Hedge | 31 December 2016 Demonstrated how dominant… CalPERS Cuts Pension Benefits For First Time Fox Business | 20 December 2016 Retiree…Calpers…

Precious Metals – Week of 12.25.16

Precious Metals – Week of 12.25.16

Bundesbank Repatriates Gold From New York, Paris “Faster Than Planned” Zero Hedge | 26 December 2016 Transport volume…

Geopolitical – Week of 12.25.16

Geopolitical – Week of 12.25.16

U.S. Judge Blocks Transgender, Abortion-related Obamacare Protections Reuters | 31 December 2016 Infringes on the rights of… Guardian Engaged in ‘Journalistic Fraud’ in Assange Interview

Science & Technology – Week of 12.25.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.25.16

Climate Change: RE C and IPCC Scenario Compression Clean Technica | 30 December 2016 Greatest impact… China is Behind the Latest Bitcoin Craze BI |

Science & Technology – Week of 12.25.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.25.16

Climate Change: RE C and IPCC Scenario Compression Clean Technica | 30 December 2016 Greatest impact… China is Behind the Latest Bitcoin Craze BI |

Science & Technology – Week of 12.25.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.25.16

Climate Change: RE C and IPCC Scenario Compression Clean Technica | 30 December 2016 Greatest impact… China is Behind the Latest Bitcoin Craze BI | 30 December 2016 Behind the move… The Machine Takeover Revealed

Food & Health – Week of 12.25.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.25.16

The Complete History of Monsanto: “The World’s Most Evil Corporation” Natural Blaze | 31 December 2016 Drop…lawsuits against one another and begin sharing… After 8

Food & Health – Week of 12.25.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.25.16

Things We Hadn’t Started Worrying About: Death by Selfie Undernews | 03 January 2017 The spot… The Complete History of Monsanto: “The World’s Most Evil

Food & Health – Week of 12.25.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.25.16

The Complete History of Monsanto: “The World’s Most Evil Corporation” Natural Blaze | 31 December 2016 Drop…lawsuits against one another and begin sharing… After 8 Decades And Countless Pastrami Sandwiches, New York’s Carnegie Deli Folds

Life – Week of 12.25.16

Life – Week of 12.25.16

Among Deaths in 2016, a Heavy Toll in Pop Music NY Times | 30 December 2016 It isn’t necessarily… Bypassing College for a Professional Job

Wildcards – Week of 12.25.16

Wildcards – Week of 12.25.16

Mall Mayhem: Fights Break Out Across the US CNN | 27 December 2016 Colorado to Tennessee… Day 66 – Where is Eric Braverman? YouTube |

Money & Markets – December 23, 2016

Money & Markets – December 23, 2016

“Chaos is a friend of mine.” ~ Bob Dylan By Catherine Austin Fitts Prices for Asian equities, precious metals and US treasuries continue to fall,

Money & Markets – December 23, 2016

Money & Markets – December 23, 2016

“Chaos is a friend of mine.” ~ Bob Dylan By Catherine Austin Fitts Prices for Asian equities, precious metals and US treasuries continue to fall,

Money & Markets – December 23, 2016

Money & Markets – December 23, 2016

“Chaos is a friend of mine.” ~ Bob Dylan By Catherine Austin Fitts Prices for Asian equities, precious metals and US treasuries continue to fall, looking a new bottom. I expect US equities to end

Christmas with J.S.Bach

Christmas with J.S.Bach

Related Reading: Johann Sebastian Bach on Wikipedia J.S. Bach.org

In Hoc Anno Domini

In Hoc Anno Domini

Vermont Royster’s Christmas message has been republished by The Wall Street Journal every Christmas since its first publication in 1949. As I can not think

Money & Markets – Week of 12.18.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.18.16

Greece Pensioners Receive Controversial Christmas Bonus Payment Euro News | 23 December 2016 Cut in half and then… A Volatile Calm – The Paradox of

Money & Markets – Week of 12.18.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.18.16

Greece Pensioners Receive Controversial Christmas Bonus Payment Euro News | 23 December 2016 Cut in half and then… A Volatile Calm – The Paradox of

Money & Markets – Week of 12.18.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.18.16

Greece Pensioners Receive Controversial Christmas Bonus Payment Euro News | 23 December 2016 Cut in half and then… A Volatile Calm – The Paradox of 2016 Financial Markets | 22 December 20106 Micro market storms

Geopolitical – Week of 12.18.16

Geopolitical – Week of 12.18.16

Putin Mocks Democrats As “Shameless Losers”, Says Russia Alone Believed In Trump’s Victory Zero Hedge | 23 December 2016 American people have the same idea

Science & Technology – Week of 12.18.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.18.16

Did Russia Just Test a Weapon in Space? Daily Beast | 23 December 2016 Chip away at… Scientists Have Officially Entered the Weird World of

Science & Technology – Week of 12.18.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.18.16

Did Russia Just Test a Weapon in Space? Daily Beast | 23 December 2016 Chip away at… Scientists Have Officially Entered the Weird World of

Science & Technology – Week of 12.18.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.18.16

Did Russia Just Test a Weapon in Space? Daily Beast | 23 December 2016 Chip away at… Scientists Have Officially Entered the Weird World of Bacteria-Powered Batteries Futurism | 22 December 2016 Cellular respiration… Uber

Food & Health – Week of 12.18.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.18.16

Twelve Organizations Promoting Urban Agriculture Around the World Food Tank | 22 December 2016 Food and Agriculture… Washington State Launches Lawsuit Against Mon(ster)santo Giza Death

Food & Health – Week of 12.18.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.18.16

Twelve Organizations Promoting Urban Agriculture Around the World Food Tank | 22 December 2016 Food and Agriculture… Washington State Launches Lawsuit Against Mon(ster)santo Giza Death

Food & Health – Week of 12.18.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.18.16

Twelve Organizations Promoting Urban Agriculture Around the World Food Tank | 22 December 2016 Food and Agriculture… Washington State Launches Lawsuit Against Mon(ster)santo Giza Death Star | 20 December 2016 Bought-and-paid-for… The Thousands of U.S.

Life – Week of 12.18.16

Life – Week of 12.18.16

The Flight Attendants’ Life FAL | 22 December 2016 I find myself struggling to… Wolf Wanders Into Town And Changes It Forever Detonate | 07

Wildcards – Week of 12.18.16

Wildcards – Week of 12.18.16

Wikileaks Photos, John Kerry Visit and UFOs in Antarctica Mysterious Universe | 15 November 2016 Was he giving the pilots… ‘The Right to Issue’ and

Money & Markets – December 16, 2016

Money & Markets – December 16, 2016

“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.” ~ Jean de la Fontaine By Catherine Austin Fitts I don’t

Money & Markets – December 16, 2016

Money & Markets – December 16, 2016

“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.” ~ Jean de la Fontaine By Catherine Austin Fitts I don’t

Money & Markets – December 16, 2016

Money & Markets – December 16, 2016

“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.” ~ Jean de la Fontaine By Catherine Austin Fitts I don’t usually say, “I told you so,” but it looks like

The Magic of Stavoren

The Magic of Stavoren

“Nothing is black or white, nothing’s ‘us or them.’ But then there are magical, beautiful things in the world. There’s incredible acts of kindness and

Money & Markets – Week of 12.11.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.11.16

Former Fed Advisor: State Pensions Time Bomb Spells Disaster For The US Zero Hedge | 17 December 2016 Laid out in an extensive… Not Going

Money & Markets – Week of 12.11.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.11.16

Republican Plans to Cut Corporate Taxes May have Unpleasant Side-Effects Economist | 17 December 2016 Unintended Consequences… Former Fed Advisor: State Pensions Time Bomb Spells

Money & Markets – Week of 12.11.16

Money & Markets – Week of 12.11.16

Former Fed Advisor: State Pensions Time Bomb Spells Disaster For The US Zero Hedge | 17 December 2016 Laid out in an extensive… Not Going to Like What One Bank Has to Say About China’s

Geopolitical – Week of 12.11.16

Geopolitical – Week of 12.11.16

‘Dark Room’: Major Western Media Remove Norway Pedophile Ring Story Sputnik News | 13 December 2016 Since been removed… Julian Assange Speaks to Hannity, Says

Science & Technology – Week of 12.11.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.11.16

Experts Reveal Techniques Used by the Media to Brainwash & Control Us Daily Sheeple | 17 December 2016 To achieve very specific… The House Passes

Science & Technology – Week of 12.11.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.11.16

Experts Reveal Techniques Used by the Media to Brainwash & Control Us Daily Sheeple | 17 December 2016 To achieve very specific… The House Passes

Science & Technology – Week of 12.11.16

Science & Technology – Week of 12.11.16

Experts Reveal Techniques Used by the Media to Brainwash & Control Us Daily Sheeple | 17 December 2016 To achieve very specific… The House Passes A Microchipping Law That Is Intended To Help Local Authorities

Food & Health – Week of 12.11.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.11.16

Bombshell: Sacrificing Children to the State of California: SB18 Jon Rappoport | 15 December 2016 Big money behind… Home Farming Robot YouTube | 02 August

Food & Health – Week of 12.11.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.11.16

Bombshell: Sacrificing Children to the State of California: SB18 Jon Rappoport | 15 December 2016 Big money behind… Home Farming Robot YouTube | 02 August

Food & Health – Week of 12.11.16

Food & Health – Week of 12.11.16

Bombshell: Sacrificing Children to the State of California: SB18 Jon Rappoport | 15 December 2016 Big money behind… Home Farming Robot YouTube | 02 August 2016 Open source… Farm Bot Farmbot | 18 December 2016

Life – Week of 12.11.16

Life – Week of 12.11.16

Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Plans to Get Rid of Common Core Standards NY Post | 11 December 2016 Letting states… Sitting Is Killing You Time

Wildcards – Week of 12.11.16

Wildcards – Week of 12.11.16

Sheriff’s Probe Finds Obama Birth Certificate ‘Fake’ WND | 15 December 2016 Suspicions right… The Darkest Secrets Revealed – Ole Dammegard & Carine Hutsebaut YOuTube

Quote du Jour

Quote du Jour

Related Reading: William J. Casey on Wikipedia Rappoport Blows WaPo-CIA Fake News Memo Out of the Water Related Quotes: “I don’t believe it.” ~ President

Money & Markets – December 9, 2016

Money & Markets – December 9, 2016

“The pension funds are collectively in a state of crisis. I’m in Illinois, which is the ground zero – ranking dead last among all 50