Category Archives: Economy

Let the Games Begin!

Posted on September 20, 2024 by MN Gordon

Monetary policy took center stage this week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) huddled up, licked their collective index finger, held it up to the wind, and then commanded how they would intervene in credit markets. Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, MN Gordon | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Hard Landing Ahead

Posted on August 16, 2024 by MN Gordon

When Glenn Burke and Dusty Baker invented the high five on October 2, 1977, it was a moment of pure spontaneity. Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, MN Gordon | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Crisis in the Making

Posted on June 28, 2024 by MN Gordon

Did you know that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) keeps a secret list of problem banks? These are banks that are at risk of failing financially. Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, MN Gordon | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

This Recession Won’t Stop It

Posted on June 7, 2024 by MN Gordon

One solution to inflation is a recession. An economic downturn where people lose their jobs and are forced to tighten their belts would reduce demand for goods and services. This could slow the rate of consumer price inflation. It may even lead to deflation. Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, MN Gordon | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment