Tag: US Federal Reserve
Concert in a Dying Town…
As we take a trip to provincial France and observe the relics of a fallen empire, let’s think about what the past can teach us about credit and debt.
More Debt Won’t Make America Great Again
Trump believes that the way to make America great again is for the feds to borrow even more money. But what are the consequences of doing this?
How Trump Turns on The Fed
Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell are at odds with each other. They want different things. What does this mean for the US economy?
Why Trump Wasn’t Invited to McCain’s Funeral
Even in death, McCain continues to cast his lofty shadow over Trump. However, symbolism aside, here’s the real reason why the two men have been at odds.
‘Stool Pigeons’ Turn on Trump
One by one, Trump’s closest allies are turning on him. And what’s worse is that the US economy is looking shakier than ever. How bad can things get?
Trump’s War with the Fed
Trump seems to be at war with everyone. But right now, his main adversary is the Federal Reserve, which has defied Trump by raising interest rates.
How Bill Clinton’s Fed Twisted the Economy
Trump is at odds with the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates. But, really, this is an old problem that first started with Clinton and Greenspan.
Are Interest Rates Evil?
What do strongman leaders like Recep Erdoğan and Donald Trump have in common? Well, they love low interest rates. But how low is too low?
‘Good News’ From Venezuela…
Inflation and debt have crippled Venezuela’s economy. Is President Trump making the mistake of assuming that the same can’t happen to America?
Was the White House Wrong About Everything?
The Trump administration previously said that its budget deficit would be $526 billion. Unfortunately we now know it will be twice that much — over $1 trillion.
The Fed Can’t Stop What’s Coming
The numbers don’t lie. Donald Trump’s tax cuts is creating a skyrocketing debt problem that will prove unsustainable in the years to come.
You Can Expect Everything to Change
You would be surprised how many people invest based on recent past performance, projecting the present into the future.
This Could Be a Sign of the Next Crash
For most, 1994 wasn’t particularly memorable. There was no presidential election, no major geopolitical shocks, no stock market crash. In fact, 1994 started like any other year. The US economy was in its 34th month of growth. Bond yields were historically low. Wages were