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How Kevin Warsh Inherited an Unwinnable Monetary War
When Julius Caesar marched his 13th Legion across the Rubicon River in 49 BC, he knew he was breaking a fundamental rule of the Roman Republic. But it was a calculated risk he chose to take. And, once crossed, there was no turning back. Continue reading
What You Must Know About Interest Rates
The buzz has faded away. The intoxicating effects of the mass money printing and debt binge during the coronavirus years has come and gone. But the hangover remains. And while the money printing has subsided – for now – the debt binge has continued. Continue reading
Settling Wreckage from the Past
Settling wreckage from the past with realities of the present can be difficult and painful. If you do the crime. You must do the time. When it comes to financial markets and the economy, this can take many forms. Some of the most common include bankruptcy, shuttered businesses, and collapsing share prices. Continue reading
Would Putin Have Attacked if Oil was $50 per Barrel?
Would Vladimir Putin have attacked if oil was below $50 per barrel? Who knows? But if he had, he would have done so without the extreme leverage he holds over Europe in the midst of a cold winter. Continue reading
