Category: Economy
The Fed Will Panic…
Trump wants the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates instead of raise them. He believes this is the secret to a beautiful economy. But is it really?
How a Chinese Billionaire Was Erased
Trump is at war with the US Federal Reserve over the issue of interest rates. How high is too high? And how low is too low? Here’s the inconvenient truth.
Long Bull Market Could Be Setting Us Up For Worst Recession Yet
This has been a seriously long bull market. Yet things aren’t well. We have been warning for a while now that we are heading for a major crash.
What Does Hollywood and the Beehive Have in Common?
You probably see these plot lines in movies all the time…and they rarely happen in real life. But occasionally they do…
Why the Information Revolution Failed
We live in the age of mobile devices and streaming content. We should be wiser and better informed. So why do we still lack common sense about the economy?
Insights From Our Conference
From cryptocurrencies to gold, there’s never been a better time to be an investor. But be warned: it’s a wild jungle of opportunity and risk out there.
Forget Russia. Here’s the Real Threat to American Elections…
As we heard into the midterms, we’re hearing a lot about Russian hackers and Chinese spies. But we actually face a much greater problem: American apathy.
How Can You Profit From What’s Happening in China Now?
Boy would I love to be a Chinese investor. Their market doesn’t go up as much as ours. And sometimes it drops A WHOLE LOT. But this is the attraction.
Our Speech From Bermuda
We want to live in a world without limits. That’s why we’ve raked up enormous debt and escalating deficits. What are the consequences of this?
You’re Being Robbed: Inflation Is the Culprit
If we keep up the current rate of inflation, it will mean that the increasing price of goods could outstrip increases in wages.
The Foxes Are in Charge of The Swamp
Donald Trump came into the White House promising to drain the swamp and make America great again. Sadly, it hasn’t quite worked out that way.
Remove the Government — Was This Anarchist Right?
I once heard an excellent argument by an anarchist. This anarchist bravely took the podium and posed a challenge to the audience…
How Trump’s ‘Right-Hand Man’ Drove Sears Into the Ground
As the Dow seesaws, the major casualty this past week has been Sears. Here’s how financial hustling contributed to the company’s collapse.
The October Effect Theory
October is bad for markets. At least that’s according to the so-called October Effect theory. Apparently, investors get nervous this time of the year, so markets are more prone to declines.
Responding to The New York Times…
Political correctness doesn’t actually work in the real world. Here’s our blow-by-blow account on why we need to look past simplistic explanations.