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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Zero Hedge — Goldman Stunned By Collapse In Gasoline Demand: "This Would Require A US Recession"
All time high in US economic confidence is belied by apparently plunging demand for gasoline.
Exports plunging. Consumption weak. Inventories ballooning. Imports up. Production hasn't stopped falling since the crash, though the declines in output have slowed with new production offsetting depletion.
Exports plunging.
ReplyDeleteConsumption weak.
Inventories ballooning.
Imports up.
Production hasn't stopped falling since the crash, though the declines in output have slowed with new production offsetting depletion.
No significant gain in income and little appetite to increase consumer debt to support robust recovery absent offset by net exports or government.
ReplyDeleteYes, all stuff I have been pointing to in my MMT Trader report.
ReplyDeleteBank credit creation flat.
ReplyDeleteBill Nye @BillNye 1 hour ago
ReplyDeleteI'm baaaack. April 21st. #BillNyeSavestheWorld only on @Netflix.
All this talk of economic doom and gloom ... well, I just had to post it :)