Economics
Abundance-Through-Scarcity Paradox
When you take away the ability to print money, very positive economic forces take hold in the opposite direction. Any amount of money is enough because what’s “enough” is what stor…
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Economics
Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Economics
The Alarming Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later: America's Debt Dilemma Intensifies
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, the American consumer has increasingly turned to an alternative payment method that is raising concerns among financial experts: Buy Now,…
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Economics
The Illusion of Prosperity: Unmasking the Welfare-Driven Job Growth in America
As the U.S. braces for an influx of new welfare cases from the southern border and struggles with existing social challenges, the nation may face inflated consumer spending figures…
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Economics
Soaring National Debt Interest Surpasses Military Spending as America's Financial Burden Deepens
Historically, America held a positive net international investment position until the dissolution of the gold standard under President Nixon's administration. Now, the nation faces…
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Economics
Central Bankers Choose Inflation
In a dramatic pivot, central banks worldwide are following the Federal Reserve's lead in shifting from rate hikes to anticipated rate cuts, a move that has taken financial analysts…
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Economics
Yale Economist Bob Schiller Foresees Potential US Dollar Cataclysm Amid Foreign Asset Seizures
In a stark warning that resonates through the corridors of global finance, Yale economist Bob Schiller has projected a dire future for the US dollar, should plans to transfer $300…
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Economics
Debunking the Deflationary Dilemma: How Sound Money Promotes Economic Growth
As productivity enhances due to technological and process improvements, the relative price of goods decreases, indicating that these goods have become easier to produce.
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Economics
The Fading American Dream: How Federal Policies Shattered Homeownership Aspirations
As this housing saga continues to unfold, the dream of homeownership slips further away for many, leaving us to wonder: will the narrative change, or is the American dream irrevoca…
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Podcast
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
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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