Tag: US Federal Reserve
The Fed Will Panic…
Trump wants the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates instead of raise them. He believes this is the secret to a beautiful economy. But is it really?
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.
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?
The Foxes Are in Charge of The Swamp
Donald Trump came into the White House promising to drain the swamp and make America great again. Sadly, it hasn’t quite worked out that way.
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?
The Ghost of Sam Ervin Cross-Examines Christine Blasey Ford
Justice Brett Kavanaugh is on the bench now. So how do we make sense of the circus that’s led us to this point? Maybe old Sam Ervin has some insights.
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.
What Argentina Tells Us About America’s Future
Argentina is suffering from hyperinflation and a currency crisis. Let’s not rule out the same happening to America if we don’t change our wasteful ways.
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?
The Greatest Financial Crime of the 21st Century
It’s been 10 years since the Great Financial Crisis. That’s when former Fed chief Ben Bernanke bailed out Wall Street. Did he do the right thing?
It Feels Like 2007 All Over Again…
The latest numbers are in. Everything from job growth to GDP growth is looking rosy. But let’s not get too confident about our prospects just yet.
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.
America’s Oil Boom Is a Fraud
Are you thrilled by booming stock prices? Well, don’t be. An expansion of debt will always lead to a contraction of debt. A crash is looming on the horizon.
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.