Tag: Bill Bonner’s Diary
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.
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.
$1.4 Million…Right Down into the Drain
The value of our money is disappearing before our eyes. Ironically, it’s the enigmatic British artist Banksy who personifies this sentiment best.
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?
How America Goes the Way of Argentina
A boom is inevitably followed by a bust. But we always seem to forget this. That’s why it’s important for us to reflect on what’s happening in Argentina.
Creating a Promised Land for the Cows
Today we’re taking a break from American politics. Instead let’s see what cattle farming in rural Argentina has to teach us about the facts of life.
Why the Police Showed Up at the Ranch
As the controversy over Brett Kavanaugh heats up, let’s shift gears for a moment and look at what rural Argentina has to teach us about life and loss.
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.
What Argentina Tells Us About America’s Future
Argentina is suffering from hyperinflation and a currency crisis. Let’s not rule out the same happening to America if we don’t change our wasteful ways.
How Executive Order 6102 Doomed America
It’s become fashionable to blame the Chinese for everything that’s wrong with America today. But the real threat actually started with our bad decisions.
Can Only ‘Good Guys’ Enforce the Constitution?
The financial markets are out of control. Which means a crash is all but inevitable. Can the US Supreme Court do anything about it?
This Bull Market Is Running Out of Time
The bull market has reached dizzying heights. So has the level of risk. The clock is ticking. Are we ready for the hard crash that’s about to come?
The Kavanaugh Scandal: Another Deep State Distraction
The media is abuzz over a possible scandal involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the real story runs a lot deeper than that.