Category: Interest Rates
This Could Threaten China’s Growth
The general rule is high interest rates slow an economy and low interest rates speed it up. China’s priority is the latter. To most, this seems foolhardy.
Watching the Fed with Interest
The Fed must surely realise the ‘low for longer’ strategy has painted them into a corner…damned if they do and damned if they don’t.
Why Trump Has the Most to Lose From Falling Stocks
Before he was president, Trump attacked the Fed for keeping interest rates low. Now he’s criticising the Fed for raising them. Why?
Donald Trump Has Found His Next Fall Guy
It was inevitable, wasn’t it? Low interest rates and mounting debt have paved the way for our markets to fall. But this is just the beginning.
How Berlin Forgot the Crimes of the Soviets
During the height of the Cold War, Berlin was ground zero in the struggle against communism. Have we learned the hard lessons since then?
The Public Burning of Brett Kavanaugh
The persecution of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is more than just a circus. It’s a distraction from the real economic issues that really matter.
Why You Should Start Preparing for a Financial Crisis Between 2019-2021
It’s coming. We’ve dodged the bullet this year. But we may want to start preparing for a crisis sometime between 2019 and 2021!
America’s Economy Is on a ‘Suicide Mission’
The US government is the largest player in the financial markets. It is the biggest spender. So when it acts irresponsibly, the consequences can be dire.
The Greatest Financial Crime of the 21st Century
It’s been 10 years since the Great Financial Crisis. That’s when former Fed chief Ben Bernanke bailed out Wall Street. Did he do the right thing?
It Feels Like 2007 All Over Again…
The latest numbers are in. Everything from job growth to GDP growth is looking rosy. But let’s not get too confident about our prospects just yet.
How to Purge the Rot from American Finance
The state of American finance has been shaky for a long time. But now the situation is getting even more perilous because of ingrained habits.
Argentina’s Economic Lifejacket isn’t What it Seems
The Argentinean peso started diving in April. To stop the freefall, the central bank raised interest rates from 27% to 40%. Argentina now has the highest interest rates in the world.
Concert in a Dying Town…
As we take a trip to provincial France and observe the relics of a fallen empire, let’s think about what the past can teach us about credit and debt.
How Trump Turns on The Fed
Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell are at odds with each other. They want different things. What does this mean for the US economy?
Why Trump Wasn’t Invited to McCain’s Funeral
Even in death, McCain continues to cast his lofty shadow over Trump. However, symbolism aside, here’s the real reason why the two men have been at odds.