Financial Markets
This Bust Wasn’t Caused by a Virus
The COVID-19 panic may have sped up the beginning of this economic crisis, but the virus wasn’t the cause. The real cause of the crisis was the boom that came before it.
Why Markets Are Rallying as Millions Become Unemployed
Wouldn’t you feel great knowing that your stock picking is fully insured by the Fed? Billionaires and wealthy hedge fund managers know the feeling.
Why Markets Are Rallying as Millions Become Unemployed
Wouldn’t you feel great knowing that your stock picking is fully insured by the Fed? Billionaires and wealthy hedge fund managers know the feeling.
Builders in Denial
This year, as in 2006, the real estate industry is in denial about the state of the economy.
The Pandemic Exposed the Frailty of the Financial System
Contrary to Fed assumptions, we are not presently facing a problem of liquidity vis-à-vis Great Recession; we are confronted, instead, with a serious shortage of quality collateral.
Keynes and the Euthanasia of the Rentier
Over eighty years ago, Keynes condemned the rentier and welcomed his future disappearance. Following in his footsteps, politicians and central bankers today are ever closer to effectively bringing this about.
The Last Thing We Need Right Now Is Bernie’s Proposed Tax on Financial Transactions
Bernie Sanders wants a tax on financial transactions so that every trade brings a penalty. While this most directly affects big traders, regular people will not be immune to the effects.
The Fed Is a One-Trick Pony
Printing up paper money—which is the Fed's solution to nearly everything—will not bring about a miraculous replacement of the lost goods and services or repair broken supply chains.
Jeff Deist Discusses Trump’s Stimulus Package
Jeff Deist joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the immense stimulus package proposed by the Trump administration to help the failing US economy.