Russia and the Dollar The imposition of sanctions on Russia appear to be working as the rouble has tumbled. Is this a short term victory of the US & EU over Russia? The Fed Produces Nothing, Yet Drives the U.S. Economy Podcast Summary: Introduction: 0:00-6:18 Russia, Ukraine and The Dollar 6:18-12:40 Discussion of the U.S. … Read More →
The Fed has printed $4 trillion dollars. Attention is now focused on what they will do with interest rates, rather than $4 Trillion on their balance sheet. Podcast Summary: 0:00-6:15 Introduction Deficits Don’t Matter Again 6:15-11:34 Discussion of the renewed focus on the Fed’s policy towards interest rates now that they claim they will stop … Read More →
The Great Depression vs. the Great Recession The Great Depression taught savings and thrift, while the Great Recession has taught borrowing and speculation. The Great Depression Taught Savings and Thrift- The Great Recession Borrowing and Speculation Podcast Summary: 0:00- 6:30 Introduction The Real Estate Market Stagnates Despite Historically Low Interest Rates 6:40 -18:50 discusssion of … Read More →
The Impact of Sanctions on Russia U.S. sanctions on Russia may cause a move away from the dollar creating price inflation in the U.S. and causing the U.S. to spend more on social programs. Podcast Summary: 0:00-7:00 Introduction What if they Held a Recovery and No One Came? 7:00 – 17:15 Discussion of the lack … Read More →
The Media’s Economic Recovery The economic recovery has been a six year media event with no real economic gains. Podcast Summary 0:00-5:14 Introduction GDP 2nd Quarter = +4.0% 5:15-11:00 The job recovery, the housing recovery and the economic recovery have been a six year media event. The Fed prints dollars 24/7 for six years, keeps … Read More →
Is the Stock Market Ready to Collapse With the stock market at all time highs in a weak economy, is the stock market fixing to collapse? Podcast Summary 0:00-4:14 Introduction The Housing Market is Dead. 4:14-11:49 Even though interest rates are low and the weather is fine, the housing market is not improving. House prices … Read More →
Two Interpretations of Economic Data Is the Economy Improving as the main stream media claim, or do the alternative media have it right- there is no economic recovery? The mainstream media claims the economy is accelerating; the alternative media isn’t having any of it. Who’s right? Podcast Summary: 0:00-3:54 Introduction 3:54-4:45 Review of the five … Read More →
The Fed and the U.S. work in tandem to ensure dollar hegenomy. Podcast Summary: 0:00-3:47 Introduction The Fed on GDP, Inflation and The Economy. Is the Fed Just Applying Palliative Care to the Economy or Are They Delusions Doctors? 3:47-8:36 discussion of the Fed President statements on the economy. All are projecting an accelerating economy … Read More →
The Fed met this week and delivered the news: the economy is recovering & the end of QE is near. The end of QE may be near but the economy is not recovering. Don’t Call it an Economic Recovery. Podcast Summary: 0:00-4:05 Introduction Could Just About Anyone Do Janet Yellen’s Job? 4:05-5:05 discussion of Janet … Read More →
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