Tag Archives: consumer price index

Death to Zombies

Posted on November 11, 2022 by MN Gordon

Rising interest rates, no doubt, bring death to zombies. By zombies, we’re referring to those companies in the second camp that would have died long ago, if not for the sustenance of artificially suppressed cheap credit. Continue reading →

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Settling Wreckage from the Past

Posted on May 6, 2022 by MN Gordon

Settling wreckage from the past with realities of the present can be difficult and painful. If you do the crime. You must do the time. When it comes to financial markets and the economy, this can take many forms. Some of the most common include bankruptcy, shuttered businesses, and collapsing share prices. Continue reading →

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Pre-2020 Prices are Gone Forever

Posted on November 12, 2021 by MN Gordon

Price inflation is completely out of hand. You know this. Your dog knows it too. Still, President Joe Biden wants you to believe he’s got it all under control. Last month, for example, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki insisted inflation is decreasing. What a crock! Continue reading →

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What Happens When the Chickens Come Home to Roost?

Posted on July 16, 2021 by MN Gordon

What happens when the chickens come home to roost? This is today’s question. But what is the answer? In just a moment we’ll offer several thoughts and ruminations. First, however, we must take stock of the chickens… Continue reading →

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