Economic Outlook

They Don’t Want You To See This Film

Vivian Krause is Canada’s best investigative journalist (Robert Fife and Terry Glavin honourable mentions).  Her tireless efforts churning through thousands of pages of US tax returns revealed the extent of US involvement in the opposition to Alberta oil and every proposed pipeline. Her new documentary Over A Barrel is a must see and you can do that for free until the end of the month.

Is The Pot Stock Boom Over Already?

With Mexico on the brink of legalizing recreational marijuana, you would think it would be great news for the cannabis industry, but stocks are getting crushed, and some of the biggest industry darlings are even flirting with penny stock status at this point.

This industry is forecast for growth that could generate some $200 billion in annual sales by 2030. So what gives?

The general consensus is that cannabis–at large–is a great long-term bet, but….CLICK for complete article

Climate Change That Ignores History

Climate has ALWAYS changed from decade to decade.  There were major swings (volatility) during the 1930s. You had the dust bowl during the summer and in 1936 you had record cold. The 1936 North American cold wave, which also hit Japan and China, still rank among the most intense cold waves in the recorded history of North America. You cannot blame this on soccer moms driving the kids around town burning fossil fuels. Cars were a luxury in the 1930s still.

There is just no evidence of human-induced climate change. There is nobody willing to call them out on this nonsense with just showing the dramatic swings in temperature over the centuries.

Here is a piece that appeared in the Weekend Australian on the covert issues behind the curtain….CLICK for complete article

How Technology is Disrupting the Construction Industry

This fascinating infographic from Visual Capitalist perfectly illustrates how early adopters in the construction sector are benefiting from emerging technologies ~ed.

The rate of digital disruption is escalating in almost every industry. However, despite being one of the fastest-growing industries globally—construction has been one of the last to get hit.

Today’s infographic from Raconteur ranks the adoption of emerging technologies that will have a major impact on the industry’s processes and bottom line. The technologies help solve four major challenge areas that the construction industry struggles with: productivity, safety and training, labor shortages, and collaboration.

Which technologies could improve the lives of industry workers, and which technologies may pose a threat to their…Click here for full article.

Has The Narrative Been All Priced In?

This past week was built for the “bulls” as just about every item on their “wish list.” was fulfilled. From a “trade deal” to more “QE,” what more could you want?

Trade Deal Near?

Concerning the ongoing “trade war,” our prediction that Trump would begin to back peddle on negotiations to get a “deal done” before the election came to pass.

Trump has once again delayed tariffs to allow the Chinese more time to position. China, smartly, is using the opportunity to buy soy and pork products (which they desperately need due to a virus which wiped out 30% of their pig population) to restock before the next meeting.

This is a not so insignificant point.

China is out for “China’s” best interest and will not acquiesce to any deal which derails their long-term plans. In the short-term, they may “play the game” to get what they need as a country, but in the long-run, they will protect their own interests….CLICK for complete article