Price Controls and Propaganda
For central banks, manipulating public perceptions of the economy is just as critical an issue as manipulating interest rates and the money supply.
Money and Banking
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How Trump Could Win the Currency War
If Trump wants to end the foreign currency manipulation he condemns, he can begin by ending the use of "non-standard" monetary tools in the US.
Money Supply Growth Moderated in December
Money-supply growth hit a 46-year high in October, but had moderated significantly by December, according to the most recent money-supply data.
Money Supply Growth Moderated in December
Money-supply growth hit a 46-month high in October, but had moderated significantly by December, according to the most recent money-supply data.
Tightening the Money Supply will Inevitably Lead to a Bust
Economic busts are the inevitable removal of various activities that result from easy-money policy. Busts are unavoidable without endless "stimulus."
Reality vs. The “Recovery” Narrative
The Fed insists the economy is gaining steam. Last week's GDP numbers, and the Fed's inaction on interest rates suggest otherwise.
The Fed Does Nothing
At February's meeting, the Fed elected to keep kicking the can down the road.
The Fed Does Nothing
At February's meeting, the Fed elected to keep kicking the can down the road.
2016’s Homeownership Rate Was the Lowest since 1965
Federal policies act to keep home prices high on the one hand, while subsidizing home sales with the other. Meanwhile, homeownership is plummeting.
Will this Finally Be the Year the Fed Cuts its Balance Sheet?
Now that the Fed has slightly upped its Fed Funds rate target twice, there is talk of a much more ominous issue: shrinking the balance sheet.
