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Kerry Lutz
December 31, 2023
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As we welcome a new year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you in the FSN Community. Though we may be few, our impact is mighty. Reflecting on the journey from the early days of the pandemic to now, it's clear we've seized remarkable opportunities. Our foresight led us to invest wisely in real estate and select stocks, yielding fruitful returns.
With the astute insights of contributors like Michael Pento, we anticipated and navigated the Fed's maneuvers against inflation, taking profits when possible. As we brace for the next chapter of global financial unrest, we remain prepared, understanding that the course is set and the drama will unfold.
The fall of China's economic might, a story that dominates and will continue to shape this decade, is one area we wish we had leveraged better. The Chinese Century crumbles, marked by staggering homelessness and societal decay, reflecting the global disregard for readily solvable crises.
As the world braces for China's multifaceted collapse, we remain vigilant. We were early to recognize risks like the 3 Gorges Dam, indicative of broader infrastructural and ethical decay. As the world slowly awakens to these realities, we remain ahead, informed, and prepared.
As we step into 2024, let's continue to invest wisely, maintain our spirits, and safeguard our mental wellbeing. The future may be tumultuous, but armed with foresight, resilience, and community, we will navigate it with grace and strength.
Wishing you all prosperity and vigilance in the new year,
Kerry Lutz Jupiter, FL
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"We Are Going To See 'Collisions' All Over The Planet" - Pushback Against Tyranny & Control Will Accelerate In 2024
BY TYLER DURDEN
SUNDAY, DEC 31, 2023 - 03:30 PM
Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,
Catherine Austin Fitts (CAF), Publisher of The Solari Report, financial expert and former Assistant Secretary of Housing (Bush 41 Admin.), says the top story (out of 20 top stories) of 2023 was massive, documented pushback to tyranny and control by the evil Deep State globalists.
CAF explains, “Our top story of 2023 is ‘The Year of Pushback.’ It was so long, and it was so big, we had to make a special page and move the other 19 top stories to a whole different section on another page.”
Just a few of the 2023 stories that documented this massive pushback, according to CAF, are,
“Stories on Constitutional protections, different litigations on the First Amendment and the Second Amendment, and we have one on information sovereignty and infrastructure.
We have stories on all the pushback against the media, including litigation to hold people accountable and stopping emergency powers.
We have culture wars about saying no to international organizations.
Woke capital controls and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance investing) is toast.
The state AGs have gone after ESG and Larry Fink (BlackRock CEO), and he’s had to publicly backpedal. They are steamrolling him.
We had another story about taking it to the streets and have a whole section on ‘Pushback Heros.’ ...
In 2023, people started to realize that it is kill or be killed. We have to push back because there is no going along with this.
They are trying to kill us, number one. Then they are trying to take all of our stuff, and we can’t let them.
10 Reasons Why 2024 Will Be The Worst Year Ever
Dec 12, 2022
It is difficult to predict with certainty what will happen in the future, but there are several reasons why some experts believe that the year 2024 could see the biggest recession in history. Here are 10 points to consider:
The global economy is heavily reliant on consumer spending, which has been fueled in recent years by increasing levels of household debt. This debt is now at record levels, which could lead to a sharp slowdown in consumer spending.
Economic growth in many countries has been slowing for several years, and there are signs that this trend is set to continue. In addition, trade tensions and geopolitical risks are increasing, which could further dampen economic growth.
Interest rates are at historically low levels, which has made it easy for governments and businesses to borrow money. However, as interest rates start to rise, it will become more difficult and expensive for them to service their debts, potentially leading to a crisis.
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10 Predictions for 2024 from The Kiplinger Letter
As 2023 wraps up, here are 10 big predictions for the new year.
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As 2023 wraps up, here are 10 big predictions for the new year...
1. The economy will dodge recession
The economy will dodge recession, barring an unforeseen shock to the system. A year ago, we believed recession was likely, in light of the classic warning indicators that were flashing. Yet the economy has proved unexpectedly strong, and that strength looks poised to continue in 2024.
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Growth is likely to slow down, though. Figure on 1.7% GDP growth for the year, vs. 2.5% in 2023, as higher interest rates weigh on consumers and businesses alike. The first half of the year’s pace stands to be particularly slow, with activity picking up in the second half as interest rates start to ease a bit.
2. Inflation will finally get mostly reined in
Look for the headline inflation rate to fall to 2% before the end of the summer, but then turn higher, ending the year around 2.7%.
Core prices — inflation that strips out food and energy costs — will trend down from 4% now to 2.4% toward the end of next year.
3. Easing inflation opens the door to rate cuts
Look for the first cut in May, provided the Federal Reserve is certain that inflation really is coming down. More cuts could come at its June and November meetings. Still, that would leave interest rates much higher than they’ve been for most of the past two decades.
Wall Street’s hopes for rapid, frequent cuts look like wishful thinking. The Fed is only going to move fast if the economy stumbles badly — not the scenario that bullish investors have in mind.
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Thanks all and happy 2024!