Category Archives: Economy

The Fed’s Next Price Fixing Scheme and You

Free markets these days are always and everywhere under assault.  Europe, China, Japan, and the United States, among others, are delving into extreme economic intervention.  For whatever reason, uplifters around the globe have taken it upon themselves to meddle in … Continue reading

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Credit Market Killing Machine

Yields on the 10-Year Treasury Note remain below 2 percent.  Interest rates this low are extraordinarily abnormal.  They indicate credit markets are feeble.  Moreover, despite the Feds efforts to suppress interest rates, these ultra-low yields may be hurting the economy … Continue reading

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Will Iran Kill the Petrodollar?

Will Iran Kill the Petrodollar? By Marin Katusa, Casey Research The official line from the United States and the European Union is that Tehran must be punished for continuing its efforts to develop a nuclear weapon.  The punishment: sanctions on … Continue reading

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Kodak Moment for Uncle Sam

Dinosaurs must die.  It’s a fact of life.  Just ask Kodak. Last week, after 123-years in business, it was reported the dinosaur company is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection.  By market close on Friday, the former blue chip’s stock … Continue reading

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