Category Archives: Government Debt
Why U.S. Treasuries are No Longer the Safest Investment in the World
The world’s a humbling place. It’ll change right before your very eyes and you don’t even know it…until it’s too late. Where markets are concerned this can be an expensive and chastening lesson. Not long ago it was common knowledge … Continue reading
When the Whole Paper Edifice Collapses
There was massive carnage on Wall Street yesterday – again. No doubt, it makes for some exciting headlines. But here at the Economic Prism we won’t take your time to ponder the stock market’s precipitous decline. For, today, we’re more … Continue reading
Deliver Us From Idiots
A central benefit of the government’s debt ceiling calamity was the outstanding comedy it provided. We’ll certainly miss the B-rated entertainment. While it’s unfortunate a default was avoided, the whole hullabaloo served up some tasty performances. President Obama, for one, … Continue reading
Broken Promises Broken Dreams
White House and Congressional efforts to reach a Grand Bargain are merely a distraction. The basis for such a bargain – reduce spending so the debt limit can be raised – is fraud and folderol. Nothing that we’ve seen suggests … Continue reading
