Category: Economy
The Internet Age Distorted the Meaning of Wealth
An economy is a natural thing, evolved, not designed. It responds to billions of inputs…past, present, and future. The internet has changed our future.
Boris Johnson’s Pain: Could This Be Your Investing Nirvana?
Boris Johnson may have to go back to the EU and ask for yet another extension. The UK’s negotiating position has now been crushed.
History Shows That as Trade Zones Shrink, So Does Their Wealth
Under the Roman Empire, there was a great expansion of trade, technology, and wealth.
A National Living Wage Is Absurd
The do-gooders want to use other people’s money to raise the wages of the least well-paid, but they make no mention of their own wages.
Since the Turn of the Century, Government Corruption Has Become More Flagrant
Politics in the US have become meaner and more corrupt as the empire ages.
How to Invest When You’re Caught in the Crossfire
The ramping up of Trump’s trade war with China is leading to a ‘global slowdown’.
‘Free’ Money Destroys the US Financial System
Our beat is money. And in today’s money world, truth is rare; beauty can be found only in irony and mockery.
Bridges Over Troubled Waters
Simon Bridges announced a raft of changes aiming to get New Zealand moving. And with super-low interest rates, maybe he’s ready to hit his sweet spot.
China Isn’t Ready to Be the World’s Leading Economy
‘China’s got a big advantage,’ began a friend after dinner. ‘It doesn’t have elections every four years.
Why You Should Invest in Driverless Cars
The industry is ripe for disruption. Technology and trends are afoot. For investors, this will create opportunities.
What to Expect as World Trade Slows and Bonds Signal Recession
Stocks are still near all-time highs. Unemployment is at record lows. The expansion, which began 10 years ago, is now the longest on record. A prudent investor should expect these conditions to change. World trade is slowing. Bonds are signalling
Trump Needs the Trade War to Maintain the Illusion of a Strong Economy
When we had kings and queens, a monarch justified his power by claiming a divine right given to him by God.
The Greatest Political Leader of All Time
The current political leader of the US is the White House’s most amusing of all. He is not necessarily the dumbest of the lot…or the most conniving….
Biggest Threat to Your Wealth: The Global Slowdown
The global slowdown puts Countries like Australia and New Zealand are in a very risky position. For years, China has been the major export partner.