Tag Archives: Retail Sales

More Lies about the Economy

As more people understand the manipulation of the economy (and its statistics) by the government and federal reserve, the more people will reevaluate their personal spending habits. A consumer based economy without consumer spending (especially in the services sector) will … Continue reading

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The Beginning of the Crash

While the Federal Reserve uses POMO to artificially inflate the stock market, reality is sinking in. Are you sitting on the sidelines watching or are you taking action to protect your family and assets? David DeGerolamo   What’s Wrong With … Continue reading

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Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decrease in March

U.S. retail sales contracted in March for the second time in three months, a sign the American economy may have stumbled at the end of the first quarter. Retail sales fell 0.4% during the month, the Commerce Department said on … Continue reading

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More Seasonally Adjusted Propaganda

The following excerpt outlining the July retail sales increase shows the continuation of propaganda by our “government”. Manipulation of the data for unemployment, Federal Reserve POMO policy propping up the stock markets and retail sales seems to be an effective … Continue reading

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Big Retail Sales Miss In Longest Collapse Streak Since 2008 Recession, Confirms US Consumer Zombification

Today’s advance retail sales for June was simply abysmal, printing at -0.5% on the headline, and -0.4% ex autos. Expectations were for a print of +0.2% on the headline and unchanged less autos. Gas was not the culprit either as … Continue reading

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Quantitative Easing 3

The following excerpt from Zerohedge.com discusses the likelihood of QE3 but the information concerning retail sales is relevant right now. Enjoy this Christmas with your family and friends. David DeGerolamo To QE3 or Not to QE3 – That Sets Direction … Continue reading

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Two Tales for Retail Sales

The report for retail sales came out this morning and I have included two reports outlining the information. Retail sales dropped 0.2% last month and was the first decline in eleven months. The first report from Bloomberg.com outlines why this … Continue reading

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