the stock markets are a scam
I have read enough now, from the last couple years, to know that the Gov't is in league with the criminals in the banks and BigFin.
the criminals are the ones making the rules, and the bribe the Gov't officials to rubber stamp them
some other countries are trying to stop the carnage... but it is hard for them too, as their election money dries up fast
Only in the West can you sell something you don't have, for money, and never have to produce the product