Bill Bonner

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Since founding Agora Inc. in 1979, Bill Bonner has found success and garnered camaraderie in numerous communities and industries. A man of many talents, his entrepreneurial savvy, unique writings, philanthropic undertakings, and preservationist activities have all been recognized and awarded by some of America’s most respected authorities. Along with Addison Wiggin, his friend and colleague, Bill has written two New York Times best-selling books, Financial Reckoning Day and Empire of Debt. Both works have been critically acclaimed internationally. With political journalist Lila Rajiva, he wrote his third New York Times best-selling book, Mobs, Messiahs and Markets, which offers concrete advice on how to avoid the public spectacle of modern finance.

‘Stool Pigeons’ Turn on Trump

One by one, Trump’s closest allies are turning on him. And what’s worse is that the US economy is looking shakier than ever. How bad can things get?

Trump’s War with the Fed

Trump seems to be at war with everyone. But right now, his main adversary is the Federal Reserve, which has defied Trump by raising interest rates.

How the Deep State Impeaches Trump

Trump believes he’s invulnerable and nothing can touch him. But it all depends on the economy. Here’s what could happen if it goes sour.

How Bill Clinton’s Fed Twisted the Economy

Trump is at odds with the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates. But, really, this is an old problem that first started with Clinton and Greenspan.

With Tears in Their Eyes, They Fired…

Have you heard of Michel Ney? He was a soldier who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. This is a fascinating portrait of how he lived and how he died.

MAGA: Mission Accomplished?

Trump has made America great again. Or has he? Let’s look at the debt and inflation figures that the White House would prefer to keep hidden.

Why America Hasn’t Had a Raise in Forty Years

Believe it or not, the wage of the average American has risen by only 13 cents an hour annually since the beginning of this century. Here’s why.

Turkey: A Glimpse of America’s Future

Right now, Turkey is sinking under a crushing wave of bad debt and lousy credit. This is an ominous warning for America’s own lack of fiscal discipline.

Bad News for Our ‘Sh*thole Portfolio’

From Turkey to Argentina to Nicaragua — credit is disappearing fast, but debt stubbornly remains. What does the future hold for our stock portfolio?

How Turkey Derails the Financial World

Donald Trump has just declared a trade war on Turkey. Is this the beginning of a financial contagion that will lead to a terrible outcome?

Are Interest Rates Evil?

What do strongman leaders like Recep Erdoğan and Donald Trump have in common? Well, they love low interest rates. But how low is too low?

‘Good News’ From Venezuela…

Inflation and debt have crippled Venezuela’s economy. Is President Trump making the mistake of assuming that the same can’t happen to America?

How to Buy a Million Gallons of Gas for a Dollar

Looking to buy 925,000 gallons of gasoline for a single US dollar? Here’s the secret behind this trick: inflation and price controls.

Trump’s ‘Genius Hypothesis’ Revealed

You can always count on Trump to put a fresh spin on things. His new economic theory is a winner — let’s make more money by going further into debt.

Did We Underestimate Trump?

One of Mr. Trump’s charms is that he says what he thinks and does what he wants, no matter how ignorant, mendacious, or moronic.