So the question becomes, “Given that America’s severe fiscal crisis undoubtedly is well-known to Big Money, why on earth is Big Money flooding into the risky fiat currency known as the Dollar?” The answer is: because Big Money does not know what else to do with itself right now. Therefore, hundreds of billions of Euros and other currencies perceived to be at-risk are flowing into what Big Money views as the “least worst” currency at the present time: the Dollar.

Self interest, with no regard for the lives of others, drives those like the bankers funding the wars, the corporate interests profiting from the natural resources that are conquered, and the politicians who use war as a way to scare the population into keeping themselves in power.

The Bank of International Settlements, aka the Bank of Banks, in a report titled The future of public debt: prospects and implications, says that out of control public debt, a weary public and monetisation will lead to inflation.

What we have experienced thus far is merely an intermission, not a recovery.

Billionaire financier George Soros warns that we are creating another environment which will inevitably lead to a crash, but this time, it won’t be just stock markets and it will be an even bigger boom and bust than the recent credit crisis.

This is the third best selling opportunity in the last 10 years. The first one was in 2000, the next one was in October ’07, the third one is somewhere between now and a few weeks from now.

If you’ve never heard of Martin Armstrong, it’s probably because he has been sitting in a federal prison for nearly ten years. This article includes some excerpts from his past works and a look at what may occur going forward.

Once the government pulls back on stimulus, subsidies and bank bailouts, the whole damn thing is coming down.

Despite what we’ve heard from our benevolent leaders, we don’t think this economic crisis is over.

Gloom Boom & Doom Report publisher Marc Faber and economic analyst Mike “Mish” Shedlock join Yahoo’s Tech Ticker on March 12, 2010 to discuss the global economy, where we’re headed and the possibility of the “end of civilization.”

‘Ol Remus at Woodpile Report brings up an interesting view of the great depression of the 1930′s and today.

It’s going to end in a complete disaster. But, we have to distinguish – the disaster may not happen for five to ten years.

The advice we’re following is to be prepared for anything, stay focused on the long-term trends, and take personal steps to do what is best for you and your family.

A global economic winter could come before the end of 2010 and make the last two years seem like a mild spring day.

Global equities are vulnerable to correction after rallying from their March lows and as governments around the world withdraw stimulus measures.

What if the financial catastrophe and potential repercussions of such an event have not been avoided?

The system will not bottom until all the bad debt has been flushed out of it. The more the government intervenes, the longer they will prolong the crisis.

It is important to be prudent with where one might invest their money, as it is impossible to say for certain that an inflationary environment is in our future, and which goods will be affected by increased prices. But all signs point to an eventual devaluation, officially or unofficially, of the US dollar. While the “investments” mentioned in this article are not traditionally accepted and your financial adviser might think you’ve gone off the deep end, they are worth considering.

In his latest issue of the Trends Journal (Winter 2010), trend forecaster Gerald Celente discusses the economic ramifications of a global commercial real estate meltdown, sovereign defaults and government rescue programs.

This very basic example provides some clues as to how the individual homeowner will be affected once the mortgage resets start cranking.

There’s a lot of buzz hitting the contrarian financial news circles around the web regarding recent market weakness and the possibility for the end of the rally which began in March of 2009.

In his January 20, 2010 forecast update Harry Dent, of HS Dent Investments, gives some insights into why the market may have topped or be close to a top.

Jim Willie, of the Hat Trick Letter, outlines a variety of events that can cause a global domino effect that may change the world as we know it.

While most Americans, especially those of you who read SHTF Plan regularly, understand that falling wages, job losses and contracting consumer credit leads to less spending, it seems that many economists just can’t figure out what happened to retail sales in December.

Any number of events could be a catalyst for a global economic avalanche. Once it starts, no bailout can stop it.

If you’re trying to guess which direction our economy is headed going forward, we recommend either considering the exact opposite of what mainstream economists forecast, or simply flipping a coin.

If you happen to be shorting the markets, especially the retail sector, you may one to consider that the Treasury Flooded Consumers With Money In December, Just In Time To Unleash Holiday Shopping “Animal Spirits”.

Many of our readers have considered TEOTWAWKI – a system reset, a chance to start over, but would it be as fun as it sounds?

Musings on the probability and possibility of civil unrest in the USA and abroad.

As 2009 comes to a close, predictions for 2010 are plentiful. We’ve compiled a list from around the web for your reading pleasure.

Terrorism has evolved. Big-time terror is becoming more self-radicalizing. They don’t need an organized movement.

Gloom Boom & Doom editor Dr. Marc Faber on ET Now India, December 2009. Marc Faber discusses a host of topics including the US in terms of the global economy, emerging economy investment ideas, commodities, global warming, alternative energy, inflation, deflation and depression. In the last of three videos, Dr. Faber discusses his investment theme and contrarian play for 2010.

There is overwhelming, undeniable evidence that the world will run out of food next year.

If you watch mainstream news and listen to the propaganda coming out of Washington, you’d think Bob Chapman has completely lost his mind. But, dear reader, if you are here at SHTF Plan, then this likely reinforces everything your gut is telling you.

Gerald Celente, director of The Trends Research Institute provides a synopsis of his upcoming Winter Issue of the Trends Research Journal.

Trend forecaster Gerald Celente joins the Jeff Rense show for his monthly trend forecasts (December 10, 2009).

A funny thing happened on the way to the dollar’s imminent destruction: it broke its downtrend and is now looking to finish 2009 strongly.

It may seem like a child’s birthday party, with bubbles floating around all over the place. We’ve got the real estate bubble, the oil bubble, the government debt bubble, and a bubble we don’t often mention, but one that affects millions of people, the college bubble.

If you’ve never heard of or read a report from John Williams, then today is your (un)lucky day.

It was a year ago that the entire global financial system, spear headed by the USA, faced the real possibility of total meltdown.

President Obama says that the policies instituted by his administration have prevented the next great depression. But what are the facts?

When the market (and everything else) crashed, Goldman Sachs (and other institutions) had at that point a bunch of money (e.g., from taxpayers) that they used to buy “stuff” (like stock, commodities?, etc.). I THINK that their buying of all that stuff, along with purchases of other institutions, is AT LEAST a part of the reason why the market has been driven up over the last nine months.

The International Forecaster explains why gold will rise, what will happen with the economy, and what to expect from unemployment.

While Dubai was in a catastrophic economic climate, the Dubai Financial Index rose 28% in 2009. Regardless of what Dubai stock market investors thought about economic recovery, the stock market rise predicted nothing.

If the SHTFers are right, then this recession is simply a cyclical wave within a larger, much broader, Greater Depression wave. As such, a new downward move is not far away.

Bob Hoye, of Institutional Advisors, discusses gold, the stock markets and his outlook for a variety of different asset classes.

It seems that we can trust neither democrats or republicans to tell us the truth about what is really going on.

Trends Journal trend forecaster Gerald Celente on KFI AM’s John and Ken Show November 24, 2009.

Once the public government sector is backed into a corner, and they can no longer blame private industry and the more fortunate “rich” for the problems in this country, they will deflect blame away from themselves.

Jeff Clark provides an entertaining and informative commentary on what will define success for the next several decades, and for many, it will be an eye opener.