As Lending Standards Fall, Worries of a New Bust Rise
New research is sparking fears that junk debt could trigger a repeat of the 2008 crash.
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Venezuela: Poster Child for Socialism
Many still to this day will not admit that the devastation witnessed in Venezuela is a problem inherent to socialism.
The Threat of a US Government Debt Trap
It is challenging to see how governments can escape from their debt traps when interest rates rise above the levels currently forecasted.
The Tragedy of the Euro (and Who is Truly to Blame)
Italy’s problems are yet to descend into a Greek-style crisis, but that is the direction of travel. And Italy is far more serious than Greece because of its sheer size.
Will Policy Makers Turn a Global Economic Slowdown Into a Crisis?
It is easy to blame weakening global markets on Trump, but it would be dangerous to believe that's the real cause of the slowdown.
The Crisis of Argentina and How to Reduce Country Risk
Argentina has all the ingredients to be a global leading economy, but current policy makes the country a promise that always disappoints.
The Eurozone Is in a Danger Zone
The stage has been set for a global credit crisis. And the Eurozone is a time-bomb waiting to happen.
Daniel Lacalle on the Central Bank Tightrope
Daniel Lacalle and Jeff Deist discuss the absurd reactions to the Fed's tiny interest rate hikes.
The ECB’s Quantitative Easing Was a Failure — Here Is What It Actually Did
The biggest “success” of the ECB has been the massive bailout of governments at the expense of savers.
The ECB Creates Jobs for Central Bankers Instead of Safeguarding Financial Stability
Not surprisingly, policies adopted by central bankers often serve the interests of the central banks themselves.
