Author Archives: MN Gordon

Stimulus and Spasmodic Economics

Nerves are fried.  Hands are shaky.  Triggers fingers are happy.  “Market’s need stimulus now!” screams the crowd. These days, it doesn’t take much selling to growl up a thunderous roar for help.  The DOW’s fallen 1,258 from its May 1 … Continue reading

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There’s A Great Storm Coming

Investors were in good spirits after the long Memorial Day weekend.  Rested and refreshed, they showed up Tuesday and bought stocks.  The DOW jumped 125 points for the day. By Wednesday, however, they remembered there’s an imminent crisis emanating out … Continue reading

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The Greatest Show On Earth

Things are getting interesting.  Last week, for instance, markets offered up both a rich comedy and tragedy above any story a Hollywood screenwriter could imagine.  The comedy, of course, was the Facebook IPO flop.  The tragedy, fittingly, was courtesy of … Continue reading

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Why the End of Uruguayan-Argentinian Bank Secrecy is Good News for Expats

Why the End of Uruguayan-Argentinian Bank Secrecy is Good News for Expats By International Man Uruguay Ends Bank Secrecy with Argentina and That’s Good News for Expats! After months of negotiations, Uruguay capitulated to OECD and Argentine demands to end … Continue reading

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