Category: Economy
Once a Gaucho…Always a Gaucho
This week, we got a surprise. Eight gauchos rode up, after crossing over the pass from the high ‘puna.’ They dressed in traditional regalia.
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.
Where the Investors of Tomorrow Are Looking
They’re no longer your kids — they’re your competitors. And they’re going to be the biggest drivers of the economy. So what are they investing in?
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 New Infrastructure Boom
5G is the next generation of wireless connectivity that will allow for quicker download speeds. You will probably be hearing a lot about 5G this year.
Could China Seize This Italian Port? — Lessons for Investors
It was a shock last year when the Morandi Bridge collapsed. It highlighted a big problem for Italy: the need to invest in aging infrastructure in an indebted nation.
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.
Are You Ready for Internet 2.0?
Google, Facebook and Amazon…these are all household names. Flushed with cash and ambition to grow, all three continue to become a larger part of our lives. But what might surprise you are the roots of all three.
Privacy Breach: 3 Ways the Internet is Failing You
The Internet is a double-edged sword. Unfortunately, you can’t have the good without the bad. It’s here whether you like it or not. And it’s here to stay.
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?
What’s Your Perception of the Markets?
The truth is there are a number of things happening in the world now to be worried about. But you can’t let it get you too down. What’s easy to forget is the wonderful opportunities that still exist for people.
Three Reasons Why America Can’t Get a Grip
Show us the politician who wins the White House by promising to cut the voters’ benefits, raise their taxes, and end military boondoggles all over the planet? He doesn’t exist.
This Phenomenon Could Be Disastrous for Your Finances
It’s nice to go all out and splurge every now and then. Most of the time, this behaviour is harmless. But, sometimes, one splurge can have a knock-on-effect. Let me explain…