Tag Archives: collapse
There’s A Great Storm Coming
Investors were in good spirits after the long Memorial Day weekend. Rested and refreshed, they showed up Tuesday and bought stocks. The DOW jumped 125 points for the day. By Wednesday, however, they remembered there’s an imminent crisis emanating out … Continue reading
The Breakdown of Planned Economies
Something big is coming to a head and there’s nothing to stop it. Over the last half century – or longer – more and more intelligent and able people have become encumbered by government programs of compulsory philanthropy. In some … Continue reading
Mass Delusions of Cupcakes and Credit
According to the Commerce Department, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.2 percent during the first quarter of the year. Like the economy, something doesn’t feel quite right about this number. But what is it, really, that … Continue reading
Monetary Policy, Explained
Minutes from the March 13 Federal Open Market Committee meeting were released Tuesday afternoon. Upon perusing the record of proceedings, Wall Street was shocked to discover there was no discussion of monetary easing options. Traders promptly sold. Then, on Wednesday, … Continue reading
