Tag Archives: european central bank
What Is Really Backing the Dollar
Japan can’t seem to catch a break. In February, they notched their 20th straight monthly trade deficit. Like America, Japan now imports more than it exports. In other words, as a country, Japan grows poorer each month. This, alas, was … Continue reading
Shattering the Fed’s Hall of Mirrors
“We will develop ambitious but realistic policies with the aim to lift our collective GDP by more than 2 percent above the trajectory implied by current policies over the coming 5 years,” declared the G20 statement. The communiqué was released … Continue reading
Coming Uncorked
On Tuesday something incredible happened. The Dow closed above 15,000 for the first time ever. What a joy to be alive and bear witness to the great miracle of our time. Whereas just 100 years ago the new marvels were … Continue reading
Dark Clouds on the Horizon
Wow! Just when we thought we’d seen it all, something fantastic happened. What a delightful treat… The tiny island nation of Cyprus has the whole European continent welcoming spring with the frosted hearts of a December blizzard. For a brief … Continue reading
