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Why Fed Chair Powell’s a Laughingstock
Powell believes this ”technical adjustment” will compel banks with excess reserves parked at the Fed to pursue better returns elsewhere. Powell also believes lowering the IOER rate will keep the federal funds rate from deviating above its upper range. Continue reading
Unsolicited Advice to Fed Chair Powell
Behind closed doors, President Trump and Fed Chair Jay Powell are in freak out mode. President Trump wants lower interest rates and artificial stimulus to fabricate GDP growth into the 2020 election year. His prospects for a second term in office depend on it. Fed Chair Powell knows the economy’s toast. Annualized GDP growth for the first quarter of 2019 was recently estimated at just 1.3 percent. But he cannot yet admit it. Specifically, he cannot cut rates just yet without triggering a market panic. Continue reading
The Zealous Pursuit of State Sponsored Wealth Destruction
The lifecycle of capital follows a wide-ranging succession. It is imagined, produced, consumed, and destroyed. How exactly this all takes place involves varying and infinite undulations. One generation may produce wealth. While the next generation burns through it. Various facets … Continue reading
Are the Voices in Fed President Kashkari’s Head Speaking Lies?
The government continues its approach towards full meltdown. The stock market does too. But when it comes down to it, these are mere distractions from the bigger breakdown that’s bearing down upon us. The average working stiff has little time … Continue reading