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Peak Oil: Get Ready for What Comes Next February 23, 2016 Oil Oil prices are low for now, but demand is rising in China, India and the U.S., and refiners are already in “max gasoline mode.” One thing’s certain, out of sync oil means profit … if you’re prepared.
Apple vs. the FBI: The War on Privacy February 22, 2016 Privacy Invasion The government is going after Apple’s iPhone encryption with a vengeance. The “terrorism” flag is being waved, but it’s your privacy that’s really at stake. After all, can we really trust this breach of privacy will be “one time only”?
Don’t Buy the Earnings Hype February 19, 2016 U.S. Economy Wall Street is pushing a positive earnings narrative this season. But, with corporations doing everything to please shareholders, are the true results really that positive? When the veil comes down, so too will the market.
Privacy for Sale: No Warrant Needed February 17, 2016 Privacy Invasion Police may need a warrant to use GPS to track your vehicle, but new high-tech toys have created a serious loophole for government surveillance. As a result, tracking your car has created an unholy alliance between profit and policing.
Japan Is Our Future: Is Gold the Solution? February 16, 2016 Global Economy Central banks around the world have thrown everything at the economy. Unconventional monetary measures, quantitative easing, near-zero interest rates and yet … here we are. The plan has failed. Welcome to Japan 2.0.