What goes down comes right back up. In July the Chicago PMI signalled #recession. This month it signals expansion. Right now, the answer to the question "are we headed for recession or expansion?" is "Yes". Until next month when the next round of indicators flashes red. Chaos reigns supreme at the moment. That's never a positive indicator for anything. https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/chicago-pmi-rebounds-expansion-july #news #economy

A planned protest in Hong Kong has been cancelled following the arrest of several key organizers. The surgical strike by Beijing against the protesters appears to be a success. This may tamp down the protests, but it does nothing to resolve the underlying issues. Without a measure of reform, the protests will return again... and again... and again. How committed are the Hong Kong people to #democracy? https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/hong-kong-pro-democracy-activist-joshua-wong-arrested-ahead-weekend-protests #news #HongKong #protests #China

The author is critiquing and criticizing the behavior of #Parliament, but the deconstruction of the legislative body's indolence applies equally well to the US #Congress. Legislatures must legislate, not pontificate. https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/29/parliament-brexit-prorogue-mps-alternative-no-deal #news #Brexit #politics