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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/23/2009 Posts: 1,626
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hisah wrote:My latest fascination is the UK. They're on a power hike while devaluation of the pound is likely. The fireworks will be interesting going by last year's London protest. This is a lethal cocktail waiting for a trigger. On the same platform is Spain. One major issue that Europe can't deal with for a few years is demographics and the economy heavily relies on it. Declining population caused by a mostly older population and declining birth rates coupled with high unemployment among the youth. http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2012/05/30/whats-really-behind-europes-decline-its-the-birth-rates-stupid/Uncertainty is certain.Let go
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 5,964
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ChessMaster wrote:hisah wrote:My latest fascination is the UK. They're on a power hike while devaluation of the pound is likely. The fireworks will be interesting going by last year's London protest. This is a lethal cocktail waiting for a trigger. On the same platform is Spain. One major issue that Europe can't deal with for a few years is demographics and the economy heavily relies on it. Declining population caused by a mostly older population and declining birth rates coupled with high unemployment among the youth. http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2012/05/30/whats-really-behind-europes-decline-its-the-birth-rates-stupid/ Japan's Population Now So Old That Sales Of Adult Diapers Exceed Those For Babies http://www.washingtonsbl...ed-those-for-babies.html
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/4/2010 Posts: 8,977
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Aicaramba! What an appaling stat...$15/barrel oil... The commodities lehman moment arrives as well as Sovereign debt volcano!
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/13/2006 Posts: 551 Location: Nairobi
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@ChessMaster, there is one more trend amongst Western Nations that is sending capital scurrying underground and overseas, that is the hunt for taxes to pay the bondholders. The rich have been the first targets of the Marxists, the middle class will be next. http://tech.fortune.cnn....rrifies-tech/?iid=HP_LN
http://www.japantimes.co...-s-expats/#.URnPj_LW_ml
http://www.theglobeandma...esidents/article584297/
http://www.nytimes.com/2...stepping-away.html?_r=0
http://sports.yahoo.com/...s--taxes-003802872.html
http://www.telegraph.co....ins-top-tax-cheats.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21457562
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21453444
ChessMaster wrote:hisah wrote:ChessMaster wrote:@hisah and all - How are things in the global markets. Equities,currencies,interest rates,defaults,gold/silver...Highly appreciated.Have been following the posts but haven't been tracking the global scene this year. Summary - currency wars aka competitive currency devaluation is picking up. Money printing (quantitative easing - QE) tsunami is at a record, mostly 0 - 1% CB funding rates to support record high QEs, gold/silver market getting hammered despite all the above! Manipulation at its best. Despite the gold/silver market manipulation, post GFC those two metals have outperformed global markets by far! Despite the money printing spree deflation is still in play as people refuse to spend and pay up debt. Govts vs civil discontent escalating with political heads rolling as civil pressure becomes hard to contain.
This site has a good recap - http://www.creditwritedowns.com
You've covered everything.I even forgot debt. Let me learn more from the site.Thank you.You've got very insightful sites and opinions.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 3/24/2010 Posts: 6,779 Location: Black Africa
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hisah wrote:Aicaramba! What an appaling stat... Apparently, diaper wearing is a new trend... http://ca.news.yahoo.com...se-women-172721799.html
GOD BLESS YOUR LIFE
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/23/2009 Posts: 1,626
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hisah wrote:Aicaramba! What an appaling stat... Hahaha...seems diapers are good all the time. Uncertainty is certain.Let go
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/23/2009 Posts: 1,626
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Ah,tax. The first one is just crazy and mean.Why would you tax someone retroactively. Now I understand why Facebook's cofounder opted out of his citizenship.This is also a trend in the E.U.They are bleeding wealth when they need it the most. The European Commission financial transaction tax will meet resistance.Plus I can only imagine the impact it will have on the so many struggling citizens. I don't mind taxes.I don't mind taxing the rich.But at some point they should start focusing on creating wealth and opportunities and not continue to stifle the economies.They are just promoting tax evasion.I agree,they'll be coming for the middle class next and unlike the rich,they can't easily escape  Uncertainty is certain.Let go
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/23/2009 Posts: 1,626
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To each his own,lakin here  Uncertainty is certain.Let go
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/23/2009 Posts: 1,626
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/4/2010 Posts: 8,977
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Legal drug money from trading marijuana stocks. So it's legal to peddle weed stocks  http://marijuanastocks.c...t/list-marijuana-stocks https://twitter.com/MarijuanaStocks$15/barrel oil... The commodities lehman moment arrives as well as Sovereign debt volcano!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/23/2009 Posts: 1,626
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In case of liquidation,cash or inventory  Uncertainty is certain.Let go
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/4/2010 Posts: 8,977
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Definitely inventory since it's a treasured asset worth more than paper money. So how would one call such an investor, a weed trader? $15/barrel oil... The commodities lehman moment arrives as well as Sovereign debt volcano!
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/4/2010 Posts: 8,977
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The audacity of dope - http://www.economist.com...ec/the_audacity_of_dope
Quote:BRENDAN KENNEDY received an engineering degree, started a software firm and sold its assets to Boeing, studied for a Yale MBA and then joined a Silicon Valley bank reviewing new-business proposals. His latest venture takes a sharp turn off the beaten path. Mr Kennedy has become an investor in the marijuana business.
The business case for funding the cannabis industry rests on two things. The first is its scale. Many of the novel ideas Mr Kennedy appraised during his job in Silicon Valley, from electric cars (Fisker and Tesla) to daily coupons (Groupon), had potentially large markets. Marijuana is already an established business. After six months of research and interviews with growers, dispensaries, trade publications and political organisations, Mr Kennedy believes the American market to be worth $50 billion.
The second is that despite its heft, the cannabis industry operates like, well, a grass-roots movement. The drug’s legal status is messy: although medical marijuana is legal in 18 states and in the District of Columbia, cannabis is illegal elsewhere in America. For social reasons, too, the industry is unfinanceable through normal channels. People in the business lack expertise in everything from branding to staffing.
$15/barrel oil... The commodities lehman moment arrives as well as Sovereign debt volcano!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/23/2009 Posts: 1,626
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hisah wrote:The audacity of dope - http://www.economist.com...ec/the_audacity_of_dope
Quote:BRENDAN KENNEDY received an engineering degree, started a software firm and sold its assets to Boeing, studied for a Yale MBA and then joined a Silicon Valley bank reviewing new-business proposals. His latest venture takes a sharp turn off the beaten path. Mr Kennedy has become an investor in the marijuana business.
The business case for funding the cannabis industry rests on two things. The first is its scale. Many of the novel ideas Mr Kennedy appraised during his job in Silicon Valley, from electric cars (Fisker and Tesla) to daily coupons (Groupon), had potentially large markets. Marijuana is already an established business. After six months of research and interviews with growers, dispensaries, trade publications and political organisations, Mr Kennedy believes the American market to be worth $50 billion.
The second is that despite its heft, the cannabis industry operates like, well, a grass-roots movement. The drug’s legal status is messy: although medical marijuana is legal in 18 states and in the District of Columbia, cannabis is illegal elsewhere in America. For social reasons, too, the industry is unfinanceable through normal channels. People in the business lack expertise in everything from branding to staffing.
Specialisty in green technology. "Grass roots" movements I was just thinking of how a report from one of the companies would look like. Uncertainty is certain.Let go
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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hisah wrote:The audacity of dope - http://www.economist.com...ec/the_audacity_of_dope
Quote:BRENDAN KENNEDY received an engineering degree, started a software firm and sold its assets to Boeing, studied for a Yale MBA and then joined a Silicon Valley bank reviewing new-business proposals. His latest venture takes a sharp turn off the beaten path. Mr Kennedy has become an investor in the marijuana business.
The business case for funding the cannabis industry rests on two things. The first is its scale. Many of the novel ideas Mr Kennedy appraised during his job in Silicon Valley, from electric cars (Fisker and Tesla) to daily coupons (Groupon), had potentially large markets. Marijuana is already an established business. After six months of research and interviews with growers, dispensaries, trade publications and political organisations, Mr Kennedy believes the American market to be worth $50 billion.
The second is that despite its heft, the cannabis industry operates like, well, a grass-roots movement. The drug’s legal status is messy: although medical marijuana is legal in 18 states and in the District of Columbia, cannabis is illegal elsewhere in America. For social reasons, too, the industry is unfinanceable through normal channels. People in the business lack expertise in everything from branding to staffing.
Interesting how people equate marijuana with a rolled joint! Hemp is actually very nutritious. Some even argue that its illegalization was a devious pharmaceutical affair. They'd much rather sell you expensive cancer drugs than have you eat a few super-food seeds. Google hemp and its benefits, you'll be astounded. Its even sold in our Healthy U outlets. I'll tell you without doubt, I plan to grow this herb. Mr Kennedy will make a name and a killing. About time someone did the same huku nyumbani!
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 5,964
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@mwekez@ji & all might find this & esp. the 8th para. interesting http://www.fanews.co.za/...hares_are_too_dear~12504
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 5,964
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@hisah Now it becomes apparent why Emirates has been going big in Zim...here's the bigger picture http://www.herald.co.zw/...-stories&Itemid=130 #LookEast
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/25/2009 Posts: 4,534 Location: Windhoek/Nairobbery
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Listening to the presidential debate last night it seems Kenya has a much bigger land problem than the whole of Southern Africa. Kenyans are not free. Black on Black arpatheid. Sad.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 5,964
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They're also scouting for a spot to chill out... Dubai group to build 5-star hotel in Zimbabwe http://www.bulawayo24.co...companies-byo-26745.html
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/4/2010 Posts: 8,977
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Zim has caught the eye of the emirates
Btw dig around for SWF for arabic states. Those funds are super size chasing handsome yields where possible as emerging markets out perform traditional markets.$15/barrel oil... The commodities lehman moment arrives as well as Sovereign debt volcano!
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