Category Archives: MN Gordon

How Kevin Warsh Inherited an Unwinnable Monetary War

When Julius Caesar marched his 13th Legion across the Rubicon River in 49 BC, he knew he was breaking a fundamental rule of the Roman Republic. But it was a calculated risk he chose to take. And, once crossed, there was no turning back. Continue reading

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Modest Reflections on Varying Tolerances to Extreme Pain

Last week Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered his debut alpha dog speech from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It was titled “In Our Time,” and was billed as a broad blueprint for how he intends to govern. Namely, he wants a quieter Fed. Continue reading

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Financial Graffiti

The financial reckoning continues to move towards its end. The U.S. national debt has officially broken $40 trillion. This number is so massive it’s hard to comprehend. For example, if Washington paid down $1 billion of debt every single day, it would take nearly 110 years to settle the tab. Continue reading

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How to Profit When the Oil Market Splits

When the Strait of Hormuz was first closed following the ill-advised military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel at the end of February, it was all so obvious. Oil prices would skyrocket. Continue reading

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