"Deutsche Bank Poses The Greatest Risk To The Global Financial System": IMF

"Deutsche Bank appears to be the most important net contributor to systemic risks, followed by HSBC and Credit Suisse. The relative importance of Deutsche Bank underscores the importance of risk management, intense supervision of G-SIBs and the close monitoring of their cross-border exposures, as well as rapidly completing capacity to implement the new resolution regime."

FEMA Contractor: Unrest After 395% Food Price Spike Coming Soon

Preparations by various cogs of the national security complex, including FEMA, indicate a coming worldwide food shortage - and a resulting crisis marked by extreme civil unrest around the globe.

"The British Woke Up!" Paul Craig Roberts Asks "Can The Americans?"

If no one knows or respects truth, the world is lost. But it only takes a few to change the world. The cultural anthopologist Margaret Mead said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Change can be for better or worse...Americans need to decide that they, like the British, do not appreciate being led backward to worse times.

Trump Plans To Have Tyson, Ditka, & Bobby Knight At GOP Convention

"Mike Tyson endorsed me, I love it. You know, all the tough guys endorse me."

Brexit Aftermath - Here's What Will Happen Next

The great weakness among economic analysts and many independent analysts is their refusal to examine the long game of the elites. The Brexit is part of a globalist long game that is designed to finally and completely demonize sovereignty movements. Think about it for a moment — what better way to remove the only obstacle in their path? The globalists create an economic crisis and then foster conditions by which their primary opponents (liberty activists) get BLAMED for it.  They then swoop in as the heroes of their little cinema after the damage is already done and offer their solution: complete globalization.  With enough people destitute from a global financial calamity, they may very well be begging the elites for help.

Teachers Unions Vs Hedge Funds: The Battle Over Billions

Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers, and is a name Wall Street is beginning to know quite well. Since the beginnging of her reign in 2013, having sifted through the personal charitable donations of hedge fund managers, focusing on those who want to end defined benefit pensions, and entities backing charter schools and the overhauling of public schools, she implemented a 'suggestion' to Teachers' pension fund adminstrators that if asset managers don't support unions, the unions won't invest with the funds. Some hedge fund managers - with exceptional return records - did not take kindly to her 'influence'.

One American's True Story: "How I Went From Middle Class To Homeless"

Meet Joe. He used to make a steady income in manufacturing, but the work has disappeared. Now, he is selling everything and moving into his van.

Revenge Of The Rubes - Why The Days Of The Financial Elite's Rule Are Numbered

The truth is, it is the “European Project” which represents the darker impulses -  it is a tyranny based on a muddled brew of globalism, statism, financialization and the cult of central banking. It’s days are numbered because even the rubes can see that it doesn’t work, and that its massive internal contradictions are heading for a spectacular implosion. The British voters have decided to get out of harms’ way. Hopefully, there will soon be many other cases of the rubes in revolt.

'Elites' Called To Arms: "It's Time To Rise Up Against The Ignorant Masses"

"The Brexit has laid bare the political schism of our time. It’s not about the left vs. the right; it’s about the sane vs. the mindlessly angry..."

"You Want To Own Gold" Marc Faber Warns "Brexit Is The Excuse For QE4"

“If Brexit is used as an excuse, the central banks will print more money, QE4 in the U.S. is on the way and the depreciation in the purchasing power of currencies will continue,” warned a vociferous Marc Faber said in a Bloomberg TV interview today from Hong Kong. "In that situation, you want to own some gold..."

Goldman Warns Of Downside Risk To $50 Oil Forecast Due To Ceasefire With Niger Delta Avengers

"This ceasefire would pave the way for higher output, with the government optimistically aiming for a return to normal production by end-July. A normalization in production, even over several more months, would create downside risk to our $50/bbl 2H16 price forecast as it would bring the global oil market close to balance over that time period."

Paul Singer: "Donald Trump Will Cause A Widespread Global Depression"

It was not unti today, one day after Trump revealed the full extent of his trade program, that Singer lashed out and revealed the full extent of his loathing for Trump. During a discussion at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado, Singer told CNBC that "the most impactful of the economic policies that I recall him coming out for are these anti-trade policies," Singer said "And I think if he actually stuck to those policies and gets elected president, it's close to a guarantee of a global depression, widespread global depression."

Not 'The Onion' - Why Elections Are Bad For Democracy

"Elections are the fossil fuel of politics. Whereas once they gave democracy a huge boost, much as oil did for our economies, it now turns out they cause colossal problems of their own. If we don’t urgently reconsider the nature of our democratic fuel, a systemic crisis awaits. If we obstinately hold on to a notion of democracy that reduces its meaning to voting in elections and referendums, at a time of economic malaise, we will undermine the democratic process."

107 Nobel Laureates Demand Greenpeace Stop Opposing GMOs... Because "We're Scientists"

More than 100 Nobel laureates have signed a letter urging Greenpeace to end its opposition to genetically modified organisms (GMOs)... “We’re scientists. We understand the logic of science. It's easy to see what Greenpeace is doing is damaging and is anti-science."

Killing Trump's "Elephant In The Room"

"If Trump doesn’t directly address the elephant in the room – the accusation that he is a crazy racist – he loses. If he makes a case for the value of American diversity – and does it persuasively – he wins in a landslide. I expect him to do the latter."

Mainstream Media Explains The Benghazi Report

Nothing to see here, move along...

Health Care Costs Are Rising Sharply, And It Will Get Much Worse

Thanks to Obamacare, it is frequently better for a middle class family to get no raise than even a decent sized raise. The wage point varies, but many will say “Dear employer, please don’t pay me more. It will cost me a lot of money”.

Futures Spike After Banks Unveil Tens Of Billions In Buybacks

Between BofA, Citi, JPMorgan, and all the other big banks, announced buybacks amounting to dozens of

From Brexit Wounds To Buying Panic (In Bonds & Stocks)

Fed Fails Deutsche Bank And Santander In Stress Test, As 31 Other Banks Unleash Dividend, Buyback Frenzy

The largest U.S. banks got permission from regulators to return profits to investors, but the U.S. banking units of Deutsche Bank and Banco Santander were held back again as the Federal Reserve released the final results of its 2016 "stress tests."

August 15th - The Date Which Will Live In Monetary Infamy

August 15, 2016 will mark the 45th anniversary of President Nixon’s decision to close the gold window. U.S. citizens and the government are now beholden to the consequences of years of accumulated debt and weak productivity growth that have occurred since that day. Now, seven years after the end of the financial crisis and recession, these consequences are in plain sight. The Fed finds themselves crippled under an imprudent zero interest rate policy and unable to raise interest rates due to fear of stoking another crisis.

For Those Who Still Care About Fundamentals, A Troubling Chart

We realize that fundamental analysis, especially in light of recent events, is dead and buried, but for those few who still keep track, here is a troubling chart showing how fast the S&P's cash flow is sinking relative to its debt load. As Bank of America helpfully points out, the USA is now trading at 13x EV/EBITDA, a 90th percentile since 1995.

This Orwellian Technology Automates Censorship and Is Even Worse Than It Sounds

by James Holbrooks, Activist Post:
As people around the world struggle to come to terms with the recent years’ rise in terrorist attacks — and on the heels of a mass shooting in Orlando that left 49 people dead — many are looking to social media platforms to up their game in the battle against online radicalization. Now, a computer scientist claims to have developed an algorithm that can permanently remove extremist content from the Web — before it has a chance to go viral.
“It is no longer a matter of not having the technological ability to fight online extremism,” Dr. Hany Farid, of Dartmouth, told International Business Times, “it is a matter of the industry and private sector partners having the will to take action.”
The technology, which Farid describes as “robust hashing,” is based on earlier software the scientist developed called PhotoDNA, which tracks and removes images of child pornography. The new algorithm would function similarly — identifying extremist images and videos on the Internet by searching for that contents’ unique digital markers, or “hashes.”
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Eating These Foods Could Extend Your Life

by Julie Fidler, Natural Society:
If you don’t get plenty of whole grains in your diet, you should. Whole grains are packed full of nutrients and complex carbohydrates that decrease insulin levels while providing sustained energy. They’re also loaded with fiber, which improves bowel health, helps regulate cholesterol levels, helps you lose weight, and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Considering the health benefits associated with whole grains, it’s unsurprising that new research shows that eating them could help you live longer. Specifically, researchers found that people who ate 3 or more servings of whole grains daily (about 70 grams) had a 20% reduced risk of premature death during the study period, compared to those who ate fewer or no servings of whole grains.
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Unusual Central Bank Criticism Isn’t Good for Solvency or the Economy

from The Daily Bell:
Central Banks Worry About Engaging World Markets After ‘Brexit’ … As global markets reel after an establishment-rattling vote by Britain to sever ties with Europe, investors are again expecting central banks to ride to the rescue. And that may be the problem.- New York Times
Yesterday, we wrote about a new dominant social theme emerging as a result of Brexit.
The propaganda seemed to be resolving itself into Globalism vs. Populism.
Brexit supporters were being characterized as populists. “Remainers” were in the globalist camp.
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There’s No Covering Up This One — Visible Pollution Leaking From NY Nuclear Plant

by Matt Agorist, Activist Post:
US Coast Guard officials have cordoned off a portion of Lake Ontario this week, after aerial spotters found a visible “sheen” that is coming from a nuclear power plant in upstate New York.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary aircrew first noticed the sheen on Sunday. Shortly after, a boat crew from the Oswego station tested the sheen and a “temporary safety zone” was put in place.
The Free Thought Project spoke to the Coast Guard Sector Buffalo Command Center on Tuesday and confirmed that the zone was still closed off, and there is no information as to when it will reopen.
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GLOBALIST ELITE ADMIT DEFEAT: EU COLLAPSE “PRACTICALLY IRREVERSIBLE”

by Joshua Krause, The Daily Sheeple:
The Brexit vote has proven to be the first major blow to the globalist agenda. And even if for whatever reason, the UK doesn’t leave the EU over the next few years, the writing is on the wall. There is widespread and growing dissent over the EU, and the Brexit vote proved that this trend is inexorable.
That’s why the globalists are freaking out, and in some cases, are admitting that the EU’s days are numbered. That’s what George Soros admitted recently in an article written for Project Syndicate, a website backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The catastrophic scenario” he wrote “that many feared has materialized, making the disintegration of the EU practically irreversible.”
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2-Way Radios For Pre & Post SHTF Local Communications

by Ken Jorgustin, Modern Survival Blog:
2-way radios (walkie-talkies) do not require a working infrastructure as do cell phones (antenna towers, network service providers, power-grid, a paid service plan). A set of 2-way radios ‘just works’. The only thing a 2-way radio needs is a charged battery.
2-way radios may have their limits on how far they will transmit and receive, however there are some that are perfect for local communications while serving a wide variety of purposes.
We have been using GMRS 2-way radios here at the homestead for awhile now, and they’ve been great (The General Mobile Radio Service)… Since it’s just Mrs.J and I, whenever either of us goes out somewhere on the property, we ALWAYS bring a 2-way radio. It’s not only convenient for normal comms, but you just ‘never know’ when an emergency situation may arise. I also always keep a set of handheld radios in the truck for ‘just in case’.
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Big Food Seeks to Exempt Itself from the Freedom of Information Act

by Alex Pietrowski, Intellihub:
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” the famous quote attributed to Hippocrates, is probably more important today than ever before as a handful of corporations, dubbed Big Food, gain more control over the food industry. Hippocrates’ statement brings up a very complex question:
Is food as ‘healthy’ as it used to be, and can it still effectively protect and heal the human body?
Consider that, today, what we call food isn’t always real food. It is produce and meat products full of pesticides, herbicides, hormones, antibiotics, and/or GMOs. Or it is pantry food products filled with additives, chemicals, preservatives, industrial by-products, and other non-food ingredients. In order to identify real food, shoppers must look for certification labels that help identify foods that are organic, non-GMO, grass-fed, unpasteurized, without hormones, etc.
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BREXIT INSIDER: EU PLANS OCCUPATIONAL ARMY TO SUPPRESS THE PEOPLE

from InfoWars:
The globalists are accelerating their plan to subvert European nation-state sovereignty amid Brexit by adopting an EU army, warns British Lord Christopher Monckton.
“What we have now is a gallop towards a full-on dictatorship,” Lord Moncton said on The Alex Jones Show Monday. “Here we have a proposal, again from the left in the EU, this time to bring forward the proposal for a so-called ‘EU army,’ by which they make all the armies of the EU member states into one army commanded by the unelected commissars.”
“You won’t hear a word of criticism of this on the BBC,” he added. “This is a big problem. The media are being captured by these people. And the question is whether there are still enough independent-minded media around to speak out.”
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SPREAD THE WORD – THE GOLD CARTEL IS IN DEEP, DEEP TROUBLE!

by Andy Hoffman, Miles Franklin:
Before I get to today’s highly provocative topic – so much so, many of you are likely “fast forwarding” to it – I’d like to address several equally important issues. Starting with a polite criticism of an economist I deeply respect; who, incredibly, doesn’t believe BrExit is a material issue.
Frankly, I’m flabbergasted how such a thought could be considered, much less believed, given its powerful political, economic, social – and above all, monetary – ramifications. To start, how can anyone ignore the fact that global currency markets were crashing before BrExit – with the average currency at, near, or in many cases well below previous all-time lows. And conversely, gold prices, on average, were at, near, or in many cases well above previous all-time highs. Again, before BrExit. Or that the global economy activity was at its weakest level of our lifetimes – and debt, its highest level ever – before BrExit. All of those horrific trends were accelerated last Thursday; and watching the chaos of yesterday’s European Parliamentary meeting, it couldn’t be more obvious that the already dead-in-the-water European economy is about to go into an indefinite “deer in headlights” halt, kind of like the U.S. economy after 9/11.
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