Mike "Mish" Shedlock

About the author

Mike "Mish" Shedlock

Mike Shedlock / Mish is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. Mish also writes on economics in the world at Global Economic Analysis. He currently does fundraising to benefit ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) research, which claimed the life of his wife of 27 years, JoAnne, in May of 2012. When not writing about stocks or the economy Mish spends a great deal of time on photography and in the garden. He has over 80 magazine and book cover credits. Some of my Wisconsin and gardening images can be seen at MichaelShedlock.com.

Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Going Bankrupt in Record Numbers – Blame Tariffs

Mike "Mish" Shedlock April 29, 2019

116th Congress Starts January 3: Big Changes Coming – Look at the Impacts

Mike "Mish" Shedlock January 1, 2019

Johnson and Johnson Slammed on Report it Knew its Baby Powder Contains Asbestos

Mike "Mish" Shedlock December 16, 2018

Senate Introduces Wall Act, Congress Passes Temporary Spending Bill

Mike "Mish" Shedlock December 8, 2018

Hypocrite Theresa May in Bed With the EU While Chastising the UK Parliament Over Brexit

Mike "Mish" Shedlock December 1, 2018

Trade Talk Optimism: “Something Could Very Well Come Out” – But It Won’t!

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 30, 2018

Panama Papers Probe Leads To Police Raid On Deutsche Bank On Money Laundering Charges

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 29, 2018

GM to Close 8 Plants, Lay Off Close to 15,000 Workers

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 26, 2018

Trump’s Trade War With China: The US is Not Winning

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 21, 2018

Must See: UK MP Jacob William Rees-Mogg Rips Theresa May With Letter Of No Confidence

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 19, 2018

Ground Zero For Political Corruption: Florida

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 17, 2018

Illinois Halts Payments to Dentists, Threatens to Stop All Health Insurance Payments

Mike "Mish" Shedlock September 15, 2015

BitGold Now Available in US! Why BitGold?

Mike "Mish" Shedlock June 26, 2015

US Warmongers vs. Merkel; Why Ukraine is None of Our Business

Mike "Mish" Shedlock February 9, 2015

Gallup CEO Calls 5.6% Unemployment Rate “The Big Lie”

Mike "Mish" Shedlock February 4, 2015

Central Bank Impotence: ECB as Impotent as Obama

Mike "Mish" Shedlock January 22, 2015

No Hope, No Change: Another Bush vs. Another Clinton

Mike "Mish" Shedlock January 4, 2015

Gmail Dead in China, All Google Products Blocked; Reserve Currency Silliness Review

Mike "Mish" Shedlock December 30, 2014

Florida Becomes 3rd Largest State Following California and Texas, New York Drops to 4th; Political Implications

Mike "Mish" Shedlock December 26, 2014

What’s Behind the Plunge in Oil? Winners and Losers? Boon to Spending or Recessionary?

Mike "Mish" Shedlock December 16, 2014

Crude Plunges Following OPEC Decision to Not Cut Production

Mike "Mish" Shedlock December 1, 2014

Obama’s Secret Letter to Iran About ISIS: Good Idea? Foolish Cooperation? Hidden Agenda?

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 7, 2014

Worst Election Performance by Sitting President’s Party Since Truman; Republicans Take Senate, Increase Lead in House and Governorships

Mike "Mish" Shedlock November 5, 2014

Challenge to Keynesians “Prove Rising Prices Provide an Overall Economic Benefit”

Mike "Mish" Shedlock October 21, 2014

FBI Director Warns Google and Apple “If You Don’t Decrypt Phones, We’ll Do It For You”

Mike "Mish" Shedlock October 19, 2014

Proof the Massive Bombing of ISIS will not Stop it

Mike "Mish" Shedlock October 8, 2014

“Surprising” MH17 Crash Update

Mike "Mish" Shedlock September 21, 2014

Obama Doesn’t Like the Constitution, so He Ignores it – Shoot First, Ask Congress Later

Mike "Mish" Shedlock September 12, 2014

Cold War About to Turn Hot? Putin Warns Europe “I Can Take Kiev in Two Weeks”; WW III Not a Good Option

Mike "Mish" Shedlock September 3, 2014

Obamacare Fine Print: Beware the Medicaid and Medi-Cal Clawbacks and Liens

Mike "Mish" Shedlock September 1, 2014

40% of U.S. on Welfare as Obamacare Expands Welfare by 23 Million

Mike "Mish" Shedlock August 24, 2014

German Pilot Claim: Air to Air Attack Brought Down MH17 – Credible?

Mike "Mish" Shedlock July 29, 2014

Information War on MH17: More Ukraine “Who Did It?” – U.S. Official: “Still a Lot of Questions” – No Smoking Gun

Mike "Mish" Shedlock July 19, 2014

100% of U.S. Employment Growth Since 2000 Went to Immigrants

Mike "Mish" Shedlock June 29, 2014

Bitcoins to Become Legal Currency in California – Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

Mike "Mish" Shedlock June 26, 2014

So Barack Obama thinks he can Save the World from Greenhouse Gases

Mike "Mish" Shedlock June 23, 2014

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Liberal Tears Mug (Black)

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Don’t Tread On Me Hat (2 Colors)

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Re-Elect Trump 2020 “Keep America Great” Women’s T-Shirt

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Re-Elect Trump 2020 “Keep America Great” T-Shirt

We invite you to display your affirmation of the work Trump and Pence have been doing for the American people, by boldly wearing one of these Trump 2020 shirts. Available in 5 colors.

God’s Army Hat (5 Colors)

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American Flag Hat With Full Flag Bill (Multiple Colors)

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My Rights Don’t End Where Your Feelings Begin Women’s T-shirt

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GAP: “God Answers Prayers” Cap (6 Styles)

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My Rights Don’t End Where Your Feelings Begin T-shirt

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Outdoorsman “Anything For A Buck” Hat (2 styles)

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Deer Hunter “Born To Hunt” Cap

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The Border Patrol Set & Hat Combo

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Build The Wall Set & Hat Combo

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The Border Patrol Kit (MAGA Building Blocks Toy)

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William Wallace / Braveheart Limited Edition Collector’s Item

Sir William Wallace (Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas [ˈɯʎam ˈuəl̪ˠəs̪] died 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart. Assembly required (that's part of the fun!)

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Statue of Liberty Key Chain

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Crusader Figurine Limited Edition Collector’s Item

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Trump Man Limited Edition Collector’s Item

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Build The Wall Toy T-Shirt

This humorous T-shirt was inspired by the best-selling, most politically-incorrect toy EVER -- The Build The Wall MAGA Building Blocks set. This is the first official T-shirt for our controversial new brand and is sure to become a collector's item.

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Trump 2020 Socks | 3 Pack

Wear your support of President Trump with these one-size-fits-most socks. Please note that this set includes three pairs of Trump 2020 socks.

Re-Elect Trump 2020 “Keep America Great” Women’s T-Shirt

We invite you to display your affirmation of the work Trump and Pence have been doing for the American people, by boldly wearing one of these Trump 2020 shirts. Available in 5 colors.

Re-Elect Trump 2020 “Keep America Great” T-Shirt

We invite you to display your affirmation of the work Trump and Pence have been doing for the American people, by boldly wearing one of these Trump 2020 shirts. Available in 5 colors.

Trump Elephant Bumper Sticker

The Republican Party has a new leader and his name is President Donald J. Trump! Our 45th President cannot be bought and he is not afraid to speak his mind. He’s exactly what our country needed after 8 long years of socialist and anti-American policies coming from the White House. This new die-cut sticker honors...

Tri-Color USA Bracelet

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The Border Patrol Set & Hat Combo

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Punisher Trump T- Shirt

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“Keep America Great” Digital Camo Hat

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[Solid – Gold Plated] Commemorative President Donald Trump 2020 Coin

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The Oval “VOTE TRUMP” [2020] Keep America Great Sticker

5 x 3.5 Inches Die-Cut Glossy Finish

Build The Wall Set & Hat Combo

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America: The Last Best Hope – 15oz Mug

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