Concern for Human Rights in the 60’s Has Today Become Overshadowed by Concern for Personal Rights
Apparently, my July 26 posting hit a responsive chord. But much to my chagrin, what people seem most interested in…
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Why is the U. S. Economy Poised to Disappear Down the Rabbit Hole?
There are four obvious reasons that the U.S. economy is out of gas and destined for difficulties. First of all,…
Are Ya Feelin’ Lucky? Well, Are Ya?
As a published science fiction author, I’m a sucker for a good and innovative story, but I saw an article…
Fed Chairs Must Check Their Conscience at the Reserve Door
Alan Greenspan was the 10th Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) under President Ford, so he was in…
An Economic Game Over and Reboot is as Sure as Death and Taxes
When the economy has nothing to offer, global default has become talking head vacillation. The Fed’s jabberwocky with regional presidents…
The Brexit Vote is Only the First Potential Domino to Fall
I think it’s an understatement to say that the upcoming Brexit vote involves adversaries with strong feelings, particularly in light…
European Central Bank is Printing Money to Buy Junk Bonds and Bank of Japan is Expanding Zero Interest Rates
The European Central Bank’s massive easing program has now surpassed that of the U.S. Fed, on a relative basis. The…
Disappointing Nonfarm Payrolls Data Puts the Brakes on Fed Interest Rate Hike
Today’s nonfarm payrolls report came in with 38,000 jobs created last month, far below the 160,000 anticipated. It was quite…
Death Cross Appears Ready To Claim New Victims!
Savvy investors have surely noted that the S&P 500 Large Cap Index just hit the dreaded Death Cross Formation. It…
The Fed is Just About Out of Lipstick!
Yesterday, San Francisco Fed President John Williams became the most recent addition to the list of Fed regional presidents continuing…