Posted originally on Aug 20, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |
The headlines in Canada celebrate that inflation has fallen to 1.7% in July, but as in America, the people are not experiencing a notable downturn in prices. Politicians pat themselves on the back, claiming victory over inflation, yet the very reason CPI came down was because energy prices fell after the consumer carbon tax was suspended. This reflects a temporary change due to economic policy rather than a trend.
Take energy out of the mix and the real story becomes clear. Food prices continue to rise, up 2.8% from June, and that impacts every household. Every nation is experiencing a sharp uptick in food prices.
The real crisis, however, is in the labor market. Employment declined by 0.2% in July, meaning 41,000 Canadians lost their jobs. The official unemployment rate held steady at 6.9%, but the more telling figure is the employment rate, which fell to 60.7%. That reflects the true weakness beneath the surface.
Immigration policies have hurt Canadian youth. Unemployment among those aged 15 to 24 has surged to 14.6%, the highest level since September 2010. This is the lost generation Canada is creating with young people priced out of housing, burdened with debt, and now unable to secure employment. Historically, when youth unemployment spikes, we see social unrest and political upheaval follow. This is not simply an economic number but a warning sign of civil discontent that will only intensify.
Canada’s decline is systemic. The policies in Ottawa are driving investment out of the country. While they boast about “beating inflation,” the cost is economic stagnation and rising unemployment. We are watching the same cycle unfold in Canada that we’ve seen throughout Europe: governments destroying their own economies under the illusion that they can centrally plan prosperity.
Posted originally on Aug 19, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has come under fire for stating that it would be unwise to send troops into Ukraine. “We are the only European troop contributor to station a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania. Doing that and also stationing troops in Ukraine would probably be too much for us,” Wadephul told the Table Today Podcast.
Sending troops to Ukraine is highly unpopular in Germany among the citizens, despite the government’s eagerness to support Ukraine with manpower. The foreign minister suggested that Germany could provide military and technical support without entering Ukraine. Critics claim he is simply attempting to appease the people and betraying Ukraine by not offering to send men into combat. He also voiced another unpopular opinion—working with the United States to potentially provide security guarantees.
“We are now hearing signals from Washington that they are prepared to do so [provide security guarantees], and this must then be worked out together with the Europeans, with Germany naturally having to play an important role,” Wadephul said in the interview, adding Berlin could provide military and technical help, among other things.
The Bundeswehr deployed 4,800 troops to Lithuania, and again, critics believe it is ridiculous to say that the military is stretched too thinly to deploy others directly to Ukraine. It will cost Germany an estimated 800 million euros annually to maintain their current presence in Lithuania. No one thinks of the cost involved with sending troops into Ukraine, which is of little importance compared to the broader implications of sending troops and then actively forcing the entire nation and the European Union to fight on behalf of Ukraine.
The neocons are waiting for that “push comes to shove” moment. The people are extremely vocal about their point of view on the matter. Those looking at the numbers and logic alone are warning against deployment. Anyone who understands history is keenly aware that German is on the brink of completely entering a war against Russia that it is unprepared to fight. The entire EU will become involved in the war if Germany sets foot into Ukraine, as Germany is the economic powerhouse supporting the bloc, and France, the second most powerful in terms of finance, has similar wartime ambitions. It appears that push will come to shove by next year on 2026.45 when our computer indicates a central turning point between the EU and Russia.
Posted originally on Aug 19, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |
Ousted World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab has been cleared on any criminal wrongdoing following an ongoing investigation into fraud. “Following a thorough review of all facts, the Board has concluded that … there is no evidence of material wrongdoing by Klaus Schwab,” the board announced.
As mentioned in earlier posts, the WEF after an anonymous whistleblower claimed Schwab conspired with USAID to steal tens of millions in funding. Back in April, the WEF said its board unanimously supported the decision to initiate an independent investigation “following a whistleblower letter containing allegations against former Chairman Klaus Schwab. This decision was made after consultation with external legal counsel.” The board then sought to repair its relationship with Schwab and restore his dignity, along with the pious name of Davos.
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe acted as an interim chairman, and now that Schwab’s name has been cleared, the WEF has appointed its new leaders– Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, and Andre Hoffmann, vice-chair of Roche Holding. In a joint statement, the men blatantly stated their plan to combine government and business:
“ The world is more fragmented and complex than ever, but the need for a platform that brings together business, government, and civil society has never been greater. We believe the Forum can serve as a unique catalyst for cooperation, one that fosters trust, identifies shared goals, and turns dialogue into action.”
Stakeholder economics is at the forefront. It is of no coincidence that the corporation that purchased a large share of residential real estate during the pandemic is now at the helm of the same company wishing to usher in 15-minute cities—you will own nothing “turns dialogue into action.”
Anyone reading this blog is well-informed on Larry Fink and BlackRock. Billionaire André Hoffmann of Switzerland is an interesting selection as Roche Holding, founded by his grandfather, is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. He is a major proponent for climate change efforts, yet his company has been accused of environmental breaches in the past.
Hoffman has been extremely critical of Trump and even denied the results of the 2024 US Presidential election. “I define myself as an idealist, and I would say that the couple of days after [Trump’s victory, it] was really quite difficult to pick [myself] up. This is a knockout,” says Hoffmann, speaking a few weeks after November’s US election. “Fifty-one per cent of Americans feel that a corrupt old man is going to make their life better? I’m sure it’s not true.” He criticizes RFK Jr. for investigating mRNA vaccinations and believes the people should blindly trust “the science.”
Larry Fink will work to force the corporate world to abide by ESG policies that he himself once decried. He will work on normalizing digitization of assets. Hoffman will focus on the health component of globalist dominance and control through weather manipulation theory. These men wield tremendous power individually but now plan to collaborate with the backing of the WEF to continue Schwab’s mission of the Great Reset.
Our computer had forecast that the WEF would enter a declining trend with the 2024 ECM turning point. This staged coup happened about 37 years after the first Davos meeting (8.6 x 4.3). From our model’s perspective, this was right on time. Now, Schwab and the WEF are working to repair ties.
Posted originally on CTH on August 17, 2025 | Sundance
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is interviewed by Furrowed Brow. Within the first question, Tapper asks for an example of a concession that Russia agreed to. Witkoff outlined a major set of concessions, leaving surprised Furrowed to say “huh.”
Posted originally on CTH on August 17, 2025 | Sundance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the big picture of what is possible and what challenges remain as President Trump tries to negotiate a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
Keep in mind as we watch all these interviews by Rubio, it was only about six months ago when the U.S Secretary of State admitted the Ukraine conflict was a proxy war between the U.S and Russia. With President Trump extracting the U.S. from that entanglement, NATO and the EU have stepped in to retain the conflict. WATCH:
Posted originally on CTH on August 17, 2025 | Sundance
EU President Ursula von der Leyen appears with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to outline terms for a peace negotiation with Russia. Ursula gives Zelenskyy the specific rules and conditions; a new suit jacket wearing Zelenskyy fills in the color. WATCH:
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Ursula von der Leyen will be accompanying Zelenskyy to the White House to ensure no mistakes are made.
Find someone who looks at you the way Zelenskyy looks at von der Leyen.
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