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Shooting Monetary Blanks

Severe storms in the Midwest and South are flooding out levees and riverbanks at a rate not seen in 74 years.  From what we gather, if levels rise much higher at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers the … Continue reading

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The Origins of Central Banking

Ben Bernanke must think he’s an amateur entertainer.  Tomorrow, after 98 years of silence, the Fed Chairman will give the central bank’s first-ever press conference. Here at the Economic Prism we’ll be watching with wide eyes and anticipation…hoping for the … Continue reading

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Something to Believe In

Something to Believe In “Congress is going to have to raise the debt limit,” said Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Sunday’s Meet the Press. Poor Timothy Geithner.  Aside from the President he must have the worst job in the world.  … Continue reading

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How to Time the Market

Stocks may finally be topping out.  Or, perhaps, they are just consolidating for their next leg up.  How you see it depends on if you are a bull or a bear.  Here’s a look at recent market action… After trading … Continue reading

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