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Chasing the Wind

Posted on June 15, 2018 by MN Gordon

Plebeians generally ignore the tact of their economic central planners.  They care more that their meatloaf is hot and their suds are cold, than about any plans being hatched in the capital city.  Nonetheless, the central planners know an angry … Continue reading →

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What Fed Chair Powell Forgot to Mention

Posted on March 23, 2018 by MN Gordon

What are the chances of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell being wrong?  The chances he’ll be wrong on the economy’s growth prospects, the direction of the federal funds rate, and inflation itself?  Our guess is his chances of being wrong … Continue reading →

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Haunted by Ghosts of the Old Eastern Bloc

Posted on February 23, 2018 by MN Gordon

Jerome Powell, the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve, just completed his third week on the job.  He’s hardly had enough time to learn how to operate the office coffee maker, let alone the all-in-one printer.  He still doesn’t know … Continue reading →

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