Tag: Global Recession
What Americans Really Need Right Now
Americans generally believe that the economy under Trump is galloping along at a fantastic pace. Sadly, that’s not the truth.
A Memento Mori for the Bull Market
We take a trip through France, and we consider what history has to teach us about the fallacy of relying on the bull market to make you rich.
How a Chinese Billionaire Was Erased
Trump is at war with the US Federal Reserve over the issue of interest rates. How high is too high? And how low is too low? Here’s the inconvenient truth.
Why the Information Revolution Failed
We live in the age of mobile devices and streaming content. We should be wiser and better informed. So why do we still lack common sense about the economy?
Our Speech From Bermuda
We want to live in a world without limits. That’s why we’ve raked up enormous debt and escalating deficits. What are the consequences of this?
Why Trump Has the Most to Lose From Falling Stocks
Before he was president, Trump attacked the Fed for keeping interest rates low. Now he’s criticising the Fed for raising them. Why?
Donald Trump Has Found His Next Fall Guy
It was inevitable, wasn’t it? Low interest rates and mounting debt have paved the way for our markets to fall. But this is just the beginning.
How Berlin Forgot the Crimes of the Soviets
During the height of the Cold War, Berlin was ground zero in the struggle against communism. Have we learned the hard lessons since then?
How America Goes the Way of Argentina
A boom is inevitably followed by a bust. But we always seem to forget this. That’s why it’s important for us to reflect on what’s happening in Argentina.
How Unearned Money Screwed Up America
The coverage about Brett Kavanaugh has reached a feverish pitch. But we should remember that the real crisis in America is about money mismanagement.
How Executive Order 6102 Doomed America
It’s become fashionable to blame the Chinese for everything that’s wrong with America today. But the real threat actually started with our bad decisions.
This Bull Market Is Running Out of Time
The bull market has reached dizzying heights. So has the level of risk. The clock is ticking. Are we ready for the hard crash that’s about to come?
America’s Economy Is on a ‘Suicide Mission’
The US government is the largest player in the financial markets. It is the biggest spender. So when it acts irresponsibly, the consequences can be dire.
How to Purge the Rot from American Finance
The state of American finance has been shaky for a long time. But now the situation is getting even more perilous because of ingrained habits.
How to Punish the White House ‘Traitor’
The media is caught in a frenzy. Who has ratted out the Trump administration? It’s a circus that hints at much deeper problems with the American economy.