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Work is for Idiots

Posted on June 30, 2017 by MN Gordon

The International Monetary Fund reported an unpleasant outlook for the U.S. economy on Wednesday.  The IMF, as part of its annual review, believes the U.S. economic model isn’t working as well as it could to generate shared income growth. On … Continue reading →

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March to Default

Posted on March 24, 2017 by MN Gordon

“May you live in interesting times,” says the ancient Chinese curse.  No doubt about it, we live in interesting times.  Hardly a day goes by that we’re not aghast and astounded by a series of grotesque caricatures of the world … Continue reading →

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Pinching the Losers in Congress

Posted on May 15, 2015 by MN Gordon

Financial markets are remarkably confounding.  If you’ve ever speculated on stock price movements, you know what we mean.  Predicting where the market will go is hard enough.  But knowing exactly when…that’s nearly impossible. Looking back, assigning causation, and projecting forward, … Continue reading →

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Hollow Words from a Hollow Man

Posted on October 31, 2014 by MN Gordon

One of the more endearing things about politics is election season.  Although hardly a soul in this day and age still takes them serious, they are not without merit.  In fact, they are not all bad. For what better opportunity … Continue reading →

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