The Dow Jones Slump - Markets/Health

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.40pm post the following, " Just last month, the Dow hit a record high of 29,551 points. At just 24,420 right now, it’s 19% down from that peak -- a very bruising slump that has hit US savers badly.  "

Lets Get Real:

Stock Markets go up and down, the spreading of COVID - 19 and the oil barrel war between Russia and Saudi Arabia have spooked the markets.   It would be a good idea for the US and UK Governments to shut down the markets, they are spooking people.   The foundations of the UK and US economy are good, low inflation, low unemployment, and low bonds, ( allowing Governments to borrow money ).   COVID - 19 is not forever, it will burn itself out, as did the SPANISH flu.   The markets need to time to stay calm, the 24/7 news channels are not helping.  It might be the time to censor some of the news, it just scares people, sooner or later it might have to happen. 

Coronavirus Update - Health

Sky News: Reports " UK cases rise by 46 - taking total to 319 "

Lets Get Real:

In simple words, DO NOT PANIC, KEEP CALM and recall we are British.  The idea by some to hoard food, shows worry and lack of clear thought, what is the point of buying all the toilet rolls at your SUPER STORE, there is enough supply, and if you get Coronavirus a majority won't know or you get a mild flu symptoms.   Of course if you are older and have health problems you should follow the advice from the Government or from the NHS.  The economic markets have gone bonkers, thank goodness these traders were not around during World War 1 and the Spanish flu or during the bleak times of WW2.  The economic foundations of the UK are strong, the MARKETS need to CALM DOWN.

Joe Biden will be the Democratic Nominee, Michigan will be a walk over - US 2020 Election

BBC News: Reports " Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has picked up another prize endorsement from a former rival, Cory Booker.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Democratic race is over, after Super Tuesday and winning a majority of the States the former VP is on course for a big win in the State of Michigan.  The failure of the Sanders campaign to get the YOUTH VOTE has undermined his campaign theme,also the Democratic Establishment is NOW fully on board.  It can be argued that Joe Biden is the biggest comeback kid of American politics, most commentators and this blog thought Biden was TOAST, but South Carolina was his firewall and the black vote came out to support the former VP to Obama.   Thus we know enter the general election, Trump vs Biden.  It is going to be a SHOW, like no other.