Category: US
How Politics Poisoned the Earth
The politics of the Swamp reaches far and wide. It’s the sole reason why our real wages today are no higher than they were in 1971.
How to Get Rich in the Swamp
Let’s face it: the Swamp is here to stay. But who exactly is getting rich from it? And how did it all start in the first place?
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.
Will New Tariffs Spell Trouble for the Recycling Industry?
New tariffs will make it more expensive for China to import waste material from the US to recycle. Yet this comes at a time when the recycling industry is already in trouble.
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.
There Was a Loud Crack. The Crowd Gasped…
Wage growth has hit a nine-year high. That sounds great. But it doesn’t take into account the destructive power of inflation, which makes us all worse off.
America’s Oil Boom Is a Fraud
Are you thrilled by booming stock prices? Well, don’t be. An expansion of debt will always lead to a contraction of debt. A crash is looming on the horizon.
How to Punish the White House ‘Traitor’
The media is caught in a frenzy. Who has ratted out the Trump administration? It’s a circus that hints at much deeper problems with the American economy.
America Is Headed to ‘Crazytown’
We used to think that President Trump would act as the Great Disrupter and drain the swamp in Washington. But that’s not going to happen now.
America’s Finances Seem Fishy
Argentina is a banana republic with a high deficit and a currency crisis. America needs to be cautious if it wants to avoid the same fate.
The Pot Game Is Just Getting Started
A lot of Canadians are ready for legalisation of recreational pot. They expect the industry to be worth several billion dollars. That’s nice. But it’s small potatoes. The real prize is in the US.
Is It Really Made in America?
There is nothing the average American loves more than the idea of making cars in America. It’s seductive. But under the hood, we see a different story.
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.