Economic Overviews

Warning lights are flashing. Whether it’s this year or next year, the odds of another economic downturn are high — and growing.

A classified Federal Reserve memo sheds new light on the Fed's confidence in its control of the economy and the stock and housing markets.

Although the depth of the contraction in 2Q economic activity depends on how severe and widespread the COVID-19 becomes, a significant contraction in 2Q is virtually assured.

We often take things far too seriously when looking at the world of high finance, the global economy and the ins and outs of investing. Lighten up and relax. See the world for what it really is through the eyes (and words) of some individuals who can do just that.

History has shown us that all financial bubbles eventually burst. It is not a question of "if" they will burst. It is only a question of "when" and when the 7 current financial bubbles in America burst, the pain is going to be absolutely enormous. That being said, how much time do you believe that we have before these bubbles start to burst?

Many people refer to me as a “doom and gloomer” because I run a website called “The Economic Collapse”. [Just because] I am constantly pointing out that the entire world is heading for a complete and total financial nightmare, [however,] I don’t think that it does any good to stick your head in the sand. I believe that there is hope in understanding what is happening and I believe that there is hope in getting prepared. [This article does just that.] Words: 2432

I'm a big fan of market-based indicators which can be viewed in real-time and reflect how "the market" interprets all the information currently available as opposed to traditional economic indicators (e.g., payroll employment, GDP, CPI) that come out with a lag, are subject to revisions, and are based on assumptions that do not necessarily reflect the reality on the ground. This article presents 12 charts that show the status of the market-based indicators that I believe merit ongoing scrutiny.

We live in an unreal world with unreal prices based on unreal (fake) money and this is why it will all come to a very abrupt end. That time could start at any time. Fundamentally it must happen. Here's why.

The gap between the retirement ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ has grown since the recession ended and it is only going to continue growing unless people are provided with enough financial guidance so they can plan accordingly.

The rising gold price is a warning signal for the coming economic crisis.