Category Archives: MN Gordon

Ghosts of the Plaza Accord

Posted on January 30, 2026 by MN Gordon

Imagine you found a magical bank that lets you borrow money at 0 percent interest. Naturally, you’d take that free money and put it into a high-yield savings account or the stock market to pocket the difference, right? Continue reading →

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Meltdown in the Alps

Posted on January 23, 2026 by MN Gordon

Aggressive tariff threats. Punishing historic allies. Disregarding Danish sovereignty. Perhaps in President Trump’s mind the ends justify the means. Continue reading →

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Countdown to May Madness

Posted on January 16, 2026 by MN Gordon

May 2026 cannot come soon enough for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. That’s when his term is up. He can hang around as a Fed governor until 2028. Though, in the past, most Fed chairs have stepped down when their term is over. Continue reading →

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Seizing the Orinoco

Posted on January 9, 2026 by MN Gordon

Last weekend’s capture and extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was both fun and exciting. Disregarding national sovereignty and international law feels good when the outcome is favorable. Continue reading →

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