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Trump's War on Capitalism
David Stockman, a former director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Reagan and a former U.S. congressman, discusses his new book, "Trump's War on Capitalism,"…
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Economics
Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Economics
ARK Invest Sells GBTC For BITO
Cathie Wood joined Bloomberg TV to discuss the decision ARK Invest has made a to pivot away from GBTC, and toward the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO).
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Economics
Canada's Embrace of Universal Basic Income: A Precursor to American Policy?
The financial implications of UBI are staggering; in the U.S., it could amount to an annual expenditure in the ballpark of $3 trillion.
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Economics
Bitcoin ETFs: The "Reverse IPO"
Thirteen firms, including BlackRock, WisdomTree, and Invesco, have pending applications with the SEC for spot bitcoin ETFs (not futures-based). Bloomberg's ETF analysts assign a 90…
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Economics
US Real Estate Industry Faces Monumental Class Action Lawsuits
The real estate industry in the U.S. is at a crossroads, with class action lawsuits challenging long-standing practices.
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Economics
What Would it Take to Get a Depression
Hoover and FDR pulled it off. Can Joe Biden?
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Economics
Census Data Reveals Mass Exodus from Blue States to Red Havens
Higher taxes do not necessarily translate to better services. In fact, they often result in the opposite.
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Economics
U.S. Bankruptcies Surge as Economic Strains Mount, Corporate Failures Echo 2008 Crisis
U.S. sees a troubling surge in bankruptcies with over 430,000 cases, corporate failures at highest since 2008 crisis. Economic pressures from inflation and looming recession signal…
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Economics
Navigating the Complexities of Global Trade, Treasury Dysfunction, and the Inevitable Currency Dilemma
As the year 2023 comes to a close, it’s fascinating to reflect on the dynamism of international trade, the underpinnings of our financial systems, and the looming concerns around c…
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Economics
Aswath Damodaran Challenges the Narrative Around the Fed
Despite acknowledging the Fed's steadfastness throughout the year, Damodaran highlighted that the ten-year Treasury bond rate has returned to its starting point of 3.88%, now stand…
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Economics
The Illusion of "Mission Accomplished"
In a recent conversation with Bloomberg, Jim Grant offered a compelling critique of the Federal Reserve's current posture, which appears to echo a premature declaration of "mission…
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Economics
U.S. Property Market Plummets: New Buyers Face Severe Losses
The study suggests that the most affected demographic appears to be first-time homebuyers, who are experiencing significant financial strain.
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Economics
The Great Taking
"The Great Taking," exist to provide a deeper understanding of the financial system and its profound implications.
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Economics
The Argentine Peso and Bitcoin
In a recent update from Porkopolis Economics, concerns regarding the economic stability of Argentina have been brought to light, as the nation grapples with significant devaluation…
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Economics
Central Banks' Last Stand
Since bitcoin’s inception fifteen years ago, it’s been demonized and subject to heavy scrutiny. Over this time, central banks, governments, and their media cronies have made an ear…
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Economics
Markets Are Confused: Is a Recession Coming?
Key economic signals are being closely scrutinized for signs of impending recession.
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Economics
Valkyrie's Steven McClurg: Thoughts on the Spot Bitcoin ETF
In a recent interview, Steven McClurg, CIO and co-founder of Valkyrie, expressed high confidence in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a spot Bitcoin Excha…
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Economics
American Workers Increasingly Raid Retirement Funds Amid Economic Hardship
In a recent report by Bloomberg, an alarming trend has surfaced: American workers are increasingly tapping into their retirement savings to cope with immediate financial pressures.
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