What the Federal Reserve Could Do
Speculation is swirling as to what the Federal Reserve might do next. None of the likely next steps are terribly promising.
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Price Controls May Be On the Way
Central banks are in the business of price controls through monetary policy. But, when monetary policy fails, as it is doing now, central banks may look toward more broad forms of price controls as well.
A Boom Town Recession That Could Save Us All
Recessions are good for an economy because they involve a resolution process, but a big recession for this boom town could be great for the world economy.
Fed’s FOMC Decision: It was not Unanimous
The recent FOMC decision on Fed policy going forward was not unanimous. Let's take a look at who voted against the rest of the committee.
Jeff Deist: Austrian Economics vs. Keynesian Orthodoxy
Jeff Deist discusses Austrian economics and the bizarre world of negative interest rates.
Impaled On Its Own Petard — The Fed’s Folly Festers Further
Listening to even a small portion of Simple Janet's incoherent babble makes very clear that the nation's central bank is well and truly impaled on its own petard.
We Need the Pain that Comes with More Saving
We're constantly being told by the mainstream financial media that saving money will destroy the economy. In truth, only saving — which is nothing more than refraining from spending — can repair the damage done by years of easy money and reckless spending.
Fed Waves White Flag: “Foresees Fewer Rate Hikes”
The Federal reserve has bowed to the interests of Wall Street and the financial sector, yet again.
Hillary Clinton Wins the Federal Reserve Primary
Hillary Clinton has received $18,747 in campaign contributions from Federal Reserve employees — over four times more than all other candidates combined.
The Rage Against Wall Street Isn’t Just Anti-Capitalism
Many people have figured out that Wall Street and Washington, DC work together to rig the game in Wall Street's favor.
