This morning, the Dow continued to climb after the Department of Labor released the official December jobs report.
The Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy added 312,000 new jobs during the final month of 2018.
That figure was well ahead of economists' expectations of 176,000.
Investors are being targeted by an all-out media blitz. But it's a funny kind of blitz – none of the violence you'd normally associate with the word. There's a reason for that, as we'll see.
It's a decidedly opiate affair, this blitz. It's calm, soothing, numbing, and permeated with a "don't-worry, all-good" message on near-endless repeat.
Try this: Think of the last time you read, heard, or saw something about "exploding earnings," "synchronized global growth," or "record levels of consumer confidence."
I'll bet it wasn't long ago at all. In fact, I'll go so far as to say you probably read words to that effect today.
So why is the mainstream media going out of its way to spread… calm and tranquility?
I'll show you the answer in a minute, when we dive into what I can only call a "masterpiece of misinformation" from a trusted American news organization.
Can Bitcoin prices reach $100,000?
According to one expert, it might happen sooner than you think.
Here's everything you need to know about his bold Bitcoin price prediction...
For cryptocurrency investors, 2018 has been a minor disappointment. But that's not going to last, according to our latest Bitcoin price prediction.
A record-breaking rebound could be in the works.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 19 points premarket hours as investor awaited confirmation that the Federal Reserve intends to raise interest rates.
Over the last six months, bank stocks have fallen an average of 10% as stock market volatility has repeatedly damaged investor confidence.
In the beginning of the year, many investors believed that new tax-reform policies and rising interest rates would drive bank stocks to new highs this year.
However, worrisome trends in global trade have prevented the financial sector from meeting expectations.
However, this is no longer the case.
Bank stocks have taken a beating this year. Over the last six months, the Financial Sector SPDR Fund fell nearly 10% as volatility and global trade fears sapped investor confidence.
You see, many investors expected rising interest rates and the 2017 tax reform law to drive the financial sector to consistent highs for 2018. However, unfavorable trends in global trade and increased volatility have kept bank stocks from realizing their real profit potential.
However, that's all about to change.
Bitcoin prices have dropped nearly 50% in 2018, but it looks like we're heading towards a bull market.
In fact, now is actually the best time to own BTC.
That's because it could climb to $100,000 per coin...
The Dow Jones today The Dow Jones projected a modest 20-point gain during Monday morning's premarket trading.
The uptick came despite a controversial statement made by President Donald Trump on 60 Minutes last night.
Within the next few days, a number of big banks are going to announce their earning like they do every quarter.
