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Fantastic Result: The Coronavirus Can Be Defeated
Amidst all the speculation and hysteria, we’ve missed one important fact: the coronavirus has been contained in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
‘Hidden’ Inflation Isn’t Really Hiding at All
Inflation is about prices inching up as time goes by. A certain amount is needed for a healthy economy. But what happens if there’s too much inflation?
Military Strikes Won’t Solve America’s Middle East Problem
Donald Trump has done the unthinkable: he’s killed a high-ranking foreign military official. Is this an easy fix for America or the prelude to disaster?
How the Government Tries to Control Economic Woes
It’s a controversial question: can the government do enough to influence the economy? If history is any indication, they often get it wrong.
Thanksgiving Is a Unified National Myth
These days, we tend to take the Thanksgiving holiday for granted. But did you know that it was originally created to unite a divided America?
The Feds Keep Inflating, But Someone Has to Pay America’s Debts
It doesn’t really matter whether you vote Republican or Democrat. There’s no escaping the mounting debt burden that America is now facing.
Most of the Rich Aren’t Corrupt
It’s become fashionable to blame the rich for every ill in society today. But here’s why we should take a deeper look at what’s under the surface.
The Rich’s Reputation Keeps Getting Worse
It’s now open season on the rich in America. Elizabeth Warren has declared her intention to tax them more, punish them more. Is this sensible?
A Trade War Win Won’t Boost the U.S. Economy Enough
Is Donald Trump about to declare victory in the trade war? Don’t be too happy about it. We haven’t seen any benefit to the economy just yet.
BitPay: The Crypto Payment Option Big Retailers Are Using
What if sending and receiving cryptocurrency payments could be as easy as using a credit card? That’s what BitPay offers.
Our Doom Index Hasn’t Been This High Since 2008
Is an economic crash imminent? Here’s a hint: the last time our Doom Index was this high was in 2008. Here’s what’s at stake.
SoftBank’s Fall Foreshadows More Business Collapses to Come
The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has run into serious turbulence. Here’s why this issue is just a prelude of something much worse.
Hot Fintech ASX Stock Surges 1,250% in 2 Years
Fintech is one sector that could disrupt a day-to-day commodity we all use: banking and finance. Here’s how it will work in the future.
Burn Baby Burn: When Insurance Is Worth It
As I walk back through the smoky city, I reflect on the importance of insurance — not only for listed businesses, but to protect the wealth of us all.
The Fed Is Back to Robbing the Middle Class to Reward the Rich
The Fed is injecting money into the system as part of its ‘reserve management’ programme; it began this week with $7.5 billion.