My Comments: I recently posted about how ‘fair trade’ and ‘fair competition’ are two different sides of the same coin and that what we are missing from American exceptionalism is ‘fair competition’, thanks to Wall Street and Congress. This should make you think carefully about your upcoming votes. By Will Marshall and Ed Gerwin, April …
Continue reading Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Are Delusional on Trade Policy
My Comments: This is more about economics than politics. Even if economics is boring for you, you should read it. It gave me a very different insight into the dynamics of today’s political arena. Please, just hold your nose, jump in and wade through the jargon until you see the real meat. (If you miss …
My Comments: In the world of finance, especially here in the US, what the Fed does is a huge determinant of how our lives play out when it comes to our money and purchasing power. People have made and lost fortunes on their expectations of what the Fed will do next. Here is ‘projection’ about …
Continue reading Here’s The Big Economic Risk The Federal Reserve Is Willing To Take
My Comments: Despite what some so called "leaders" are exclaiming, America is still a great place to live, work and dream. Sure, there are some troubling issues to deal with, but tell me, was there any point in time when there was perfection. I don't believe you can. Personally, I’m far more interested in what …
My Comments: Never mind for the moment whether Britain decides to leave the European Union or not. They are now a key player in the world economy and a critical player in the world’s efforts to push back against terrorism. Removing themselves from the EU “…because we had it better before…” is similar to the …
Continue reading Britain Is Sleepwalking Into A New Recession
My Comments: If you are concerned about how fracking is an environmental threat, this might interest you. Much of our collective angst is driven by the runup to next November’s presidential election. All the while, however, there are forces at work beyond our control that will greatly influence how our lives play out over the …
Continue reading Oil Wars; Saudi Arabia May Have Screwed The Pooch
My Comments: This is important if your financial future depends to some degree on retirement accounts that include investments in the stock and bond markets. If you think the turmoil is going to end soon, you should perhaps think again. Bob Bryan March 11, 2016 Since the beginning of the post-crisis bull-market run (2009), the …
Continue reading The Biggest Force Powering The Stock Market Is Starting To Disappear
My Comments: On its face, this looks like just another political swipe at the remaining presidential hopefuls on the right. However, as an aspiring economist and financial planner, I appreciate the role played by government in the financial sector and know how critical it is. These comments point to some dubious thinking on the part …
Continue reading The Monetary Madness of Trump, Cruz and Rubio
My Comments: 20 years ago, I had no problems with the North American Free Trade Agreement. Today, 20 years later, I have no basic problems with the premise which allows goods and services to be translated freely across North America. But there are obvious unintended consequences, which are described in this article. By Susan Grigsby, …
My Comments: The word "interest" defines the price someone is willing to pay to use your money. In the world of economics, if the price is zero, and knowing price is a function of supply and demand, there is either no demand or the supply far exceeds the demand. Think oil prices these days. Interest …
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