In case you missed any of this week’s articles, here is a round-up of some of the most read pieces written by the Economic Collapse News staff:
So what, John Kasich, if a business turns away a divorced customer? It’s their right
During Thursday night’s Republican Party presidential debate, Ohio Governor John Kasich was asked about religious liberty by radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt. He pretty much summarized Kasich’s position: if a customer walks into a business and asks …
Chart: China’s love affair with gold continues – adds 16 tons in January
A new chart from Smaulgld finds that the Chinese government, which is pressing ahead with stimulus to revive its economy, is continuing its love affair with gold. China recently added 16 tons of gold in January for a grand total of 1,778 tons.
As Super Tuesday looms, a look at the GOP, Democratic polls
Super Tuesday is upon American voters in many very important states. About half of the primary’s delegates are up for grabs Tuesday in 12 states and one territory participating: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, …
Despite economic slowdown, eating out as become the norm for indebted Canadians
The Canadian economy isn’t all sunshine and roses (SEE: Falling loonie, rising food prices, selfie-obsessed PM – a look at Canada’s economic collapse), and it likely won’t be for quite a longtime.
Is your neighbor a lottery winner? You might go bankrupt soon
The concept of keeping up with the Joneses is a ridiculous one. The idea is that you have to also have the big televisions, new cars and a larger house because your neighbors, friends or acquaintances do, too.
Alan Greenspan attacks negative interest rates, says it will ‘warp’ savings and investment
As central banks all over the world gradually dive into the world of subzero interest rates, former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan warns that it will eventually “warp” savings and investment.
Is there a difference between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump? From a libertarian point of view, there isn’t, says former Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul.
Understanding the Federal Reserve’s Shell Game
By: Dan Sanchez The Federal Reserve is a key component of the American Transfer State. Under the guise of “macroeconomic management,” it redistributes vast amounts of wealth on an ongoing basis through inflation.
Just how big is America’s national debt? Watch this video to find out
Learn Liberty is out with a tremendous video that attempts to answer the question: “How big is the U.S. debt?” The video crunches the numbers, including the national debt totaling $19 trillion and unfunded obligations exceeding $70 trillion…
Peter Schiff says stagflation is Federal Reserve’s ‘nightmare scenario’
Economists and central bankers are celebrating after it was reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that inflation rose 2.2 percent year-over-year in the month of January.
Jamie Dimon doesn’t think negative interest rates aren’t ‘in the cards’
There’s been a lot of talk about negative interest rates as of late. With tepid economic growth, central banks have instituted subzero rates to invigorate the economy and resuscitate the consumer.
Video: Mitt Romney pummels Donald Trump in speech
Two-time presidential candidate and former Republican Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney delivered a speech Thursday that was pretty much an all out assault on Donald Trump. Romney urged all GOP voters to opt for John Kasich, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz…
Jim Rogers warns of 100% probability of U.S. entering a recession in next 12 months
Many bulls will argue that the United States is not headed towards a recession anytime soon. Just as many bears will say that the U.S. is already on the cusp of entering a recession. One contrarian investor is in the latter category.
Report: 78% of jobs added in February were minimum wage positions
Everyone is celebrating because more than 242,000 jobs were added in the month of January as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Should there be cause for celebration?
How much could you buy with student loan debt in U.S.? Check this tool out
In the United States, total student debt is more than $1.3 trillion, which is more than auto loans and credit card debt. It’s unbelievable just how much debt students leave university or college with.
Did Free Markets Cause the Flint, Michigan Water Disaster?
In the wake of numerous cases of lead poisoning through Flint, Michigan’s government-managed water supply, some commentators immediately began looking for ways to blame the private sector.
Donald Trump’s penis and other reasons to fear for humanity this week
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