While mankind has been predicting its own end nearly since the beginning of society - perhaps never has the feeling of such an occurence seemed more probable. This blog will dig into the various threats - real or perceived - that seem to be pointing to the collapse of the modern human structure.
The rise in the stock market with little real justification that any balance has yet occurred since the 2008 crash - let alone a recovery - certainly makes the idea of a `flash crash' almost probable. Indeed, if I remember correctly it was nothing more than one 4.6 billion dollar trade that started the rock rolling. Other reasons at the link - http://www.cnbc.com/id/40274710 Flash and Crash Days: Brazilian Theater in the Post-Dictatorship Period