Category: Economy
Chinese President Admits He’s Scared of a Black Swan Event
It might be years, maybe even decades, before we see another black swan. That’s what China’s hoping for at least…
All That Glitters: Why Gold Is Your Best Bet
If I asked you what gold is used for, you’d probably say jewellery, right? Well, you’d be half right. Gold has lots of other uses.
The Billionaire Backlash Is Coming
What happens to the money the feds tax away from the elite? Where does it go? Back to its rightful owners? Does it boost working-class wages?
Bill Bonner: Seeing Eye Human
Untying the US economy from China is not possible. The relationship is sick…but symbiotic. The US provides the fake money. China provides the cheap stuff.
A Big Loser from the US Government Shutdown
This is now the longest government shutdown in US history, and no one has any clue as to how much longer it will last.
Are Robots Sabotaging Your Job Hunt?
Looking for a job? Know someone who is? If so, you’re probably familiar with the tortuous application process that modern jobseekers endure.
With or Without Trade Wars, China is Going to Hit a Wall
China, the global growth engine of the past decade, is slowing…under the weight of debt, trade war and that other indisputable force…
This Gov’t Shutdown Has Me Tickled Pink
It’s been almost a month since the shutdown began. As you’d expect, nobody’s happy with this scenario…Except me.
Donald Trump and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Will Join Forces
The private sector faces a recession. Wall Street sees a bear market coming. In Washington, tax receipts will fall…as costs continue to rise.
The Wrong Moves to Make in a Trade War
What happens when one country gets jealous of another country’s advantage? What happens when China wants to be India and Australia wants to be Japan?
Trillion-Dollar Deficits From Here to Eternity
In America today, it is almost impossible — politically — to cut government spending or to raise taxes. That leaves debt as the only way forward.
Carmageddon? Carmakers Are in Trouble Again
Today, fuel is low, and employment figures are high. Yet car makers are once again in trouble.
4 Industries in New Zealand Poised to Explode in 2019
Today, let’s reach out to the fringes of the market…to the untested, novel ideas that may shape our future.
The Greatest Comedy of Modern Politics
Government, always and everywhere, is a way for the few to exploit the many. Modern democracy depends as much on fraud as force. Elite conquerors pretend to respond to the ‘will of the people.’
Why the Future of Netflix Looks as Grim as Japan’s
Japan needs to make some structural changes. If they don’t they’ll be left severely disappointed, much like the investors buying Netflix today.