Category: Economy
Why Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Work
This whole trade war is pointless. The US is fighting a losing battle and China is fighting an unwinnable battle. Let me explain why…
America’s ‘Franz Ferdinand’ Moment
Whatever good was done by the Trump/Xi trade war truce in Buenos Aires was likely undone by what was done in Vancouver Airport earlier this month.
Dow 10,000
Trump will do whatever he can to keep prices rising on Wall Street — by talking up the economy with his usual mixture of real bravura and counterfeit facts.
Going Green: Here’s Why It’s Going to Hurt Your Pocket
The government has announced that it’s going to inject $100 million of taxpayers’ money into a new ‘green’ fund. It begs the question — is this whole ‘green’ thing a bunch of hogwash?
Yellow Vests Tell Macron Where to Stick His Taxes
According to the OCED, the French are some of the most taxed people in the world. Now add more taxes to that — which the poor can ill afford — and you get mayhem.
The Chinese Are Coming — Threat or Opportunity?
If China ever decides to cut off trade with New Zealand, we could potentially experience the collapse of our tourism, dairy and property markets overnight.
How the Feds Wasted $5 Trillion
Polls show Americans hold the military in the highest esteem. But for all the money and status, are Americans safer? And against what enemy?
Gasping for Breath — Why an Economic Knockout is Coming
Right now, across the markets, investors have had the wind knocked out of them…And the decision has to be made — is this just a normal market mood swing? Or the end of the world as we know it?
Should You Worry About Global Warming?
Donald J Trump says he doesn’t believe in global warming. The scientists may have charts and graphs, but the president just doesn’t care.
This Rare Recession Indicator is Flashing Amber
If you are not familiar with bonds, they are basically a loan agreement. Usually the longer the term of the debt, the higher the yield since the risk is higher. Yet sometimes, this curve inverts.
Imagine a French Hillary Clinton…
France’s best and brightest were committed to making the country a paragon of environmental correctness — no matter what the cost.
What Military Suicide Rates Tell You about the Trade War
General Zhang Yang found himself under anti-corruption investigation. One of the most powerful military generals in the country would end up taking his own life. Coincidence?
Now the Trade War’s Fake, Too
The show went on! And, as we predicted, The Donald claimed victory…and stocks went up. Fake money. Fake interest rates. Fake employment. Fake boom.
The Problem with Extrapolating Trends
The future definitely ain’t going to be what it used to be. Therein lies the danger with extrapolating trends. We fall into the ‘recentism’ trap.
Trump Will Claim Victory
This is the big day. The music starts. The lights go on. And the curtain rises. Trump meets with China’s leader and decide the fate of the world economy.