By Keith WeinerThis topic is so timely and so important, that we publish this special report in lieu of our normal weekly Supply and Demand Report.After our recent article debunking manipulation, we got a phone call from a man whom we will call Jim Bailey (all names have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty). Jim worked on the London gold desk at a major financial institution. He...Read More

One of the Baby Boomers biggest concerns about retirement is the cost of healthcare. It's a big problem. I have a concierge doctor, who I pay a fixed annual fee. Continue...Read More

SHANGHAI, Apr 2 (SMM) – This is a roundup of global macroeconomic news last weekend and what is expected today.Last weekendThe US dollar index edged down below 90 with limited upward momentum, while base metals rose across the board. SHFE nickel jumped over 2.5%, lead surged over 2%, tin rose 1.7%, while zinc, aluminium and copper were up some 1%.China’s official manufacturing purchasi...Read More

The Fed is lying about inflation.How do I know?Because several of the Fed's OWN in-house inflation measures are roaring.The New York Fed's UIG inflation measure is currently clocking in at 3.06%.The Atlanta Fed's "sticky" inflation measure is growing at an annualized rate of 2.2%.Even the Fed's heavily massaged Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) metric is growing at 1.8% on an annualized basi...Read More

The stock has been falling in sympathy with its shipping rivalIt's been a rough stretch for Amazon (AMZN), which has dropped 14% from its mid-March record high, amid pressure from broader tech headwinds and scathing tweets from President Donald Trump. Online shipping concern Stamps.com Inc. (NASDAQ:STMP) has been sinking alongside its rival, but if history is any guide, it could be time to buy sho...Read More

(Reuters) - Wall Street was set to start the second quarter on a downbeat note on Monday as China’s decision to raise import tariffs on U.S. products revived global trade war fears and technology stocks remained under pressure.Nasdaq futures NQc1 pointed to a 0.8 percent decline at the open as big names including Facebook (FB.O) and Amazon (AMZN.O) slipped in premarket trading.China, late on...Read More

TECHNICAL SCOOPCharts and commentary by David ChapmanPhone: 416-523-5454 Email: david@davidchapman.comTwitter: @Davcha12April 2, 2018 "Every time I get accustomed to low volatility, like we were towards the end of the Greenspan era, and we think we have all the levers under the control... something erupts to remind us that the idea that anybody is in control of everything is hubris." Lloyd Blan...Read More

Source: Michael J. Ballanger for Streetwise Reports 03/31/2018 Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger finds that lots of quotes from classic films apply to silver and gold's current situation. -->In the context of relative performance, silver could easily assume the role of Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront" [1954]) when he looks at his older brother and says: "I coulda ha...Read More

With competition in the global steel markets remaining fierce, Metal Bulletin provides an update on the new, progressing and closed trade cases from around the world in March 2018.The case list below includes only updates. For other continuing cases...Read More

The following is authored by Mr. John Exter (ex-New York Fed Vice President): Now that the international monetary system we have long known has broken down, and the world is groping through monetary reform for a new one, it is time to consider some fundamentals.What is money anyway?First, it is a means of payment or medium of exchange. I prefer that first phrase. It is simpler. We all use mone...Read More

Dave & Busters stock touched an annual low earlier Although earnings season is basically over, restaurant name Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) will be reporting fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the close tomorrow. If past is precedent, PLAY stock could be headed for a volatile post-earnings move. PLAY stock has had a negative earnings reaction in three of the last four quar...Read More

By Dave KranzlerThere is plenty of dysfunction in plain sight to suggest that the financial markets can't bear the strain of unreality anymore. Between the burgeoning trade wars and the adoption in congress this week of a fiscally suicidal spending bill, you'd want to put your fingers in your ears to not be deafened by the roar of markets tumbling - James Kuntsler, "The Unspooling"Many of you ha...Read More

* Markets closed for holiday in much of Europe* China imposes tariffs of up to 25 pct on 128 U.S. goods* Specs raise net long position in COMEX gold -CFTC* GRAPHIC-2018 asset returns: (Updates prices, adds comment)By Zandi ShabalalaLONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - Gold snapped a three-sessionlosing streak on Monday as the dollar fell and China raisedtariffs on U.S. products, escalating global trade ten...Read More

You don't have to be a chartist to discern the weight of supply sitting on the stock market right now. The steep pitch of early February's plunge tells us that many investors were caught completely by surprise. Although some undoubtedly expect shares to binge anew to untold highs, it's possible that even more are waiting for a strong upswing that would allow an exit with less-than-stellar gain...Read More

To all those investors expecting the Fed to step in to backstop the recent weakness seen in the stock market, Wolf Richter warns: The cavalry isn't coming.Christopher Martenson is a former American biochemical scientist. Currently he is a writer and trend forecaster interested in macro trends regarding the economy, energy composition and environment. He is the founder of PeakProsperity.com. As one...Read More

"it provides clear evidence that the silver market is now getting at an extreme level looking for a reversal...." Here's why...by Steve St. Angelo of SRSrocco ReportWhile silver investment demand is totally off the radar, certain indicators, including the Gold-Silver ratio, suggest that interest in the poor man's gold will likely increase significantly over the next few years. The rising interes...Read More

Anglo American has again halted iron ore output at its Brazilian Minas-Rio operation, with the company's shipments affected after a pulp leakage at its slurry pipeline on Thursday March 29."The supply is paralyzed, as the stock level of 700,000 tonnes of iron ore ended," the miner told Metal Bulletin on April 2."We are now negotiating [the issue] with each client," it added.The company supplies th...Read More

In the context of relative performance, silver could easily assume the role of Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront" [1954]) when he looks at his older brother and says: "I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let's face it." And make no mistake, silver has behaved like a bum, without class, never in contention, and...Read More

Tesla said the function was initiated prior to last week's fatal vehicle crashComing off their worst month since 2010, shares of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) have entered April sharply lower. Weighing on the stock is a weekend update tolast week's fatal Model X crash, which showed the Autopilot function was initiated just prior to the collision. This is overshadowing a Tesla stock upgrade at Jefferies...Read More

By Graham Summers The Fed is lying about inflation. How do I know? Because several of the Fed's OWN in-house inflation measures are roaring.The New York Fed's UIG inflation measure is currently clocking in at 3.06%.The Atlanta Fed's "sticky" inflation measure is growing at an annualized rate of 2.2%.Even the Fed's heavily massaged Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) metric is growing at 1...Read More