Global Markets On Thin Ice: McDonald’s Same-Store Sales Fall Across The World, Boeing Scales Down Airplane Production On Lower Demand, German Finance Minister Says There Should Be Less Liquidity In The Market, Italy: No ‘Agreement’ Seen On New Government And President!!!

Boeing scales down 747-8 airplane production on lower demand

Boeing Co. reported softening demand for its 747-8 passenger and freighter planes, prompting the aircraft manufacturer to reduce production to 1.75 airplanes per month from 2. Nonetheless, the company says it expects air cargo market growth to resume in 2014. Boeing has filled 46 of 110 orders for the planes, which it touts as quieter and more fuel efficient than other models.

Boeing adjusts airplane [...]

This Is Probably The Most Solid Proof Yet That The World Economy Is Contracting And Upcoming Recession Could be Much Worse Than 2008

McDonald’s Earnings Whiff, And The Company Says Global Same-Store Sales Growth Now Trending ‘Negative’

From the release:

OAK BROOK, IL - McDonald’s Corporation today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

In constant currencies, the Company posted higher revenues and earnings per share compared with the prior year while operating income was flat. On an as reported basis, revenues were relatively flat and operating income and earnings per share decreased, reflecting the [...]

McDonald’s Rejects Anti-Obesity Campaign, ‘Proud’ of ‘Repsponsible’ Menu

Anthony Gucciardi
Infowars.com
May 27, 2012

After shareholders proposed altering the McDonald’s menu to help cut down on climbing obesity rates, particularly childhood obesity rates, it was quickly rejected by both the corporate board and retiring Chief Executive Jim Skinner. Instead of adopting the policy, which was actually drafted in an attempt to enhance worker productivity and overall quality of life, the former CEO instead stated that he was ‘proud’ of McDonald’s menu changes. The [...]