Week in Review: March 18, 2017
The Fed raised interest rates another quarter of a point, selling the narrative that the economy is strong — in spite of its own indicators.
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Yellen: “GDP is a Pretty Noisy Indicator”
While expressing optimism about the economy, Yellen completely dismissed a question about the troubling Q1 GDP forecasts.
How the Fed Operates — And Why It’s a Problem
Central bankers often claim their tinkering with the money supply is but a small intervention, but in reality, it sets the boom-bust cycle in motion.
Is the Era of Ultralow Interest Rates Coming to a Close?
The financial press pretends that there's some grand shift away from the Fed's official low interest rate policy. This narrative is highly misleading.
Ending the Federal Reserve from the Bottom Up: Re-Introducing Competitive Currency by State Adherence to Article I, Section 10
In contrast to “top-down” attempts to “end the Fed,” a “bottom-up” approach using “constitutional tender” laws will find greater success.
Can Yellen Keep the Boom Going?
Sometimes, pouring more easy money into a late-stage economic boom can keep it going just a little longer. Can Yellen pull this off?
Fed Ready to Hike Rates? Where They Stand.
The Fed is pushing hard for a rate hike. Here are Fed members' recent comments.
Prospering in the Age of Artisanal Money
Nomi Prins, author of All the Presidents' Bankers, on protecting yourself from the next global crisis.
The Fed’s Dependence on the Consumer Will Backfire
The Fed pretends it wants to normalize interest rates in an economy built on the fragility of broke consumers.
Week in Review: February 25, 2017
Cutting back presidential power continues to be one of our most urgent challenges.
