Tag Archives: business cycle
The Number One Factor Influencing Fed Monetary Policy
A brief scan of the financial and economic landscape – both in the U.S. and abroad – offers ample confirmation that we are in the midst of a great reset. From a feint tickle at the turn of the new … Continue reading
Earthquake Economics
“The United States of America, right now, has the strongest, most durable economy in the world,” said President Obama, in his State of the Union address, on Tuesday night. What performance metrics he based his assertion on is unclear. But … Continue reading
Good Riddance
High-risk investing is rewarded with higher returns when the financial tide is rising. The vast sea of liquidity hides the hazards and perils of a rock bottom reef. Madmen and lunatics get rich. But when the tide turns…watch out… “You … Continue reading
The Perfect Storm Bearing Down Upon Us
The barbarous relic wasn’t the only thing that got smashed last week. Commodities did too. On Thursday copper fell nearly 2 percent, to its lowest level since 2009. Iron-ore prices also dropped. Oil did too…falling below $50 a barrel. Still, … Continue reading
