Tag Archives: euro

What’s Up With Gold?

Posted on May 20, 2022 by MN Gordon

Amidst a backdrop of raging consumer price inflation something strange and unexpected is going on. The U.S. dollar has become more valuable. Not against goods and services. But against foreign currencies. Continue reading →

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Looming Greek Default is the IMF’s Problem

Posted on June 23, 2015 by MN Gordon

One of the more bewildering and frustrating things about life is that you rarely get what you expect.  You set out and strive for a certain goal with all the excitement and energy of a child.  You may think you’re … Continue reading →

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Monkey Economics

Posted on May 22, 2015 by MN Gordon

Despite the advent of the tablet phone and microwave kettle corn, there are still rudimentary evolutionary responses hardwired into the core of the human psyche.  During moments of failing they take over and suppress clear thinking.  How else can one … Continue reading →

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Not in a Million Years

Posted on March 17, 2015 by MN Gordon

Storylines serve a valuable purpose.  They round out the incongruences and give meaning to things in a way people can quickly comprehend.  This is especially true when it comes to the economy. The popular narrative of the day is that … Continue reading →

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