Monthly Archives: April 2014

Putin’s Revenge?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by MN Gordon

Buying low and selling high is an investment strategy that guarantees success.  But few are capable of doing it.  Most people have an uncanny ability to buy high and sell low. They’d rather buy Facebook at 80 times earnings than … Continue reading →

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Peddling Loans and Lies to Kids

Posted on April 25, 2014 by MN Gordon

There’s nothing like an abundant flow of money and credit to push prices out of whack.  Borrowing from tomorrow to buy today has the effect of boosting demand.  Prices must rise to equilibrate the boost in demand. But prices can … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Canary

Posted on April 22, 2014 by MN Gordon

Listening to the Canary By Terry Coxon, Senior Economist During World War II, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) undertook a plan of misdirection to allow a squadron of bombers to approach an exceptionally valuable target in Europe undetected.  The … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Crisis Moment You Can Bank On

Posted on April 18, 2014 by MN Gordon

Donald Rumsfeld has a way with words that is both simple and insightful.  Obviously, not everyone’s valued his intelligence over the years.  From what we gather, they called him Ronald Dumbsfeld when he worked for the Nixon administration. This name … Continue reading →

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