Category: Interest Rates
How the Feds Sedated American Capitalism
Total satisfaction equals the real value of win-win deals minus win-lose deals.Our formula recognises that money isn’t everything. So, it focuses on satisfaction, rather than GDP or raw wealth.
Behind the Mueller Distraction…a Hellish Catastrophe
When a recession comes, annual borrowing will soar to $2 trillion, probably sending total government debt to $40 trillion by 2030.
Trump Has Found His ‘Stimulus Guy’
The idea of putting Mr Moore in at the Fed is to make sure the economy stays in line. The Fed today is by, for, and of the Deep State.
A Bomb Cyclone Is Headed for Stocks
Last week, we were looking at who pays unpayable federal debt. As we studied the subject, a whirlwind of staggering news blew up.
At Least in the Country, They Survive…
This week, we’ve been exploring the age-old question: Who pays unpayable debt? The borrower?The lender? Someone else?
All Aboard the DebtBall Express
And now, the runaway train gathers speed. The federal deficit was $587 billion in Obama’s last year. Mr. Trump’s budget increases it to $1 trillion.
Is THIS a Home Run Investment for Amazon?
The only reason the YES Network is up for sale is because Disney needs to cut the fat. Too bad. It was Disney’s most valuable regional sports channel. And now it might go for pittance.
Capitalism Didn’t Fail America. We Failed Capitalism
Some say capitalism has failed America. More likely, America has failed capitalism. Capitalism needs capital. Real money, in other words. The feds gave it fake money.
AOC’s ‘Solutions’ Will Just Make Things Worse
In a free (capitalist) system, some people will always work harder, get luckier, invest their time and money more wisely, and get richer.
The Only Way to Drain The Swamp…
The present administration is adding to the federal debt at the rate of about $3 billion per day. Trump’s budget proposal pretends that his extra debt is nothing to worry about.
What the French Could Teach AOC…
Proponents typically look to Europe for guidance. They see Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and believe ‘soft socialism’ isn’t so bad.
Trump’s Real Motivation to End the Trade War
We never expected the president to go Full Retard on his trade war. Instead, we thought he would settle the issue…as he did the trade war with Canada and Mexico…in some ongoing, negotiated mush.
How the Feds Socialised American Capitalism
Already, America’s medical system — 17% of the economy — is largely socialised. So is the education system — another 7.3%. And don’t forget Social Security.
The Donald Is More Powerful than Interest Rates
Right now, two things are making Trump upset. Higher interest rates and a strong dollar. Both of which are conveniently out of his control.
The Disappearance of the American Conservative
The economy is no better than it was under Barack Obama. And that ‘blazing’ growth? It’s actually less than the growth rate through the Great Depression!