Category Archives: Inflation

What Is Really Backing the Dollar

Japan can’t seem to catch a break.  In February, they notched their 20th straight monthly trade deficit.  Like America, Japan now imports more than it exports.  In other words, as a country, Japan grows poorer each month. This, alas, was … Continue reading

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How the Fed Works to Spoil Your Retirement

Chicago Fed President Charles Evans wants inflation above 2 percent.  Somehow he thinks this will strengthen the economy and bring about full employment.  To Evans, more inflation will result in greater demand…and greater demand means more jobs. Fed policy, according … Continue reading

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Total Abandonment of the Rules of Common Sense

U.S. consumers are doing what they do best.  After a six year hiatus, they’re back at it.  Consumers are eagerly borrowing money.  What’s more, they’re spending it! According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S. consumer debt rose … Continue reading

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Paper Gold Ain’t as Good as the Real Thing

Paper Gold Ain’t as Good as the Real Thing By Doug French, Contributing Editor, Casey Research For the first time ever, the majority of Americans are scared of their own federal government.  A Pew Research poll found that 53 percent … Continue reading

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