Tag Archives: currency
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
Use the Dollar or Else
It really is a wild and wacky world out there, ain’t it? Dirt bags like Charlie Sheen and Barney Frank make public spectacles of themselves on a regular basis and everyone loves them for it. The more crude and shocking … Continue reading
Washington’s Budget Cut Farce
Market analyst David Rosenberg of Gluskin-Sheff sees another recession storm appearing on the horizon. The dark clouds forming are rising food and energy costs. He doesn’t believe consumers will be able to weather their fury. Using a little historical analysis … Continue reading
More Certain than Death and Taxes
Job growth is finally picking up. According to the Labor Department’s February Report, U.S. companies have added jobs for the last 12 straight months. What’s more, some momentum seems to be building. Here in the Golden State the employment picture … Continue reading
