Category Archives: World Economics

Things pertaining to the global economy and geopolitics.

L.A. & Long Beach Port Status

Posted on 8 January 2022 by E.M.Smith

As Los Angeles and Long Beach have ground to a crawl, ships are stacking up out to sea. Many shipments are being diverted to East Coast ports, putting them into congestion early stages. Then there’s the Canadian Border where truckers will soon be SOL if not Vexxinated, meaning fewer trucks crossing. The “congestion” is spreading, not resolving. Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Preparation and Risks, News Related, World Economics | 8 Comments

Evergrande – China Property Collapse?

Posted on 14 October 2021 by E.M.Smith

Is the Chinese Real Estate market in the middle of a Bubble Collapse? I think yes. Will this spread to the Global Financial System? Likely. What to do? (Duck & Cover comes to mind…) Continue reading →

Posted in Economics - Trading - and Money, Emergency Preparation and Risks, Political Current Events, World Economics | 7 Comments

A Fascinating Cat Herding Video

Posted on 13 November 2020 by E.M.Smith

A wild ride through a bunch of topics that have 3 strong personalities all bouncing off each other… And when you check the web sites and references they cite, it’s valid. (Though the questions of context and how it’s all knitted together needs poking…) Continue reading →

Posted in Favorites, Political Current Events, World Economics | 23 Comments

Abraham Accords

Posted on 15 September 2020 by E.M.Smith

The Abraham Accords have been signed at the White House. Israel, USA, UAE, Bahrain all agreeing to normalize relationships and go for peace. Israel agrees to stop West Bank conversions. Continue reading →

Posted in Political Current Events, World Economics | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments