Trump could be successful President in Economic terms, he moved over the top in the election with a huge populist win of the disaffected, the group Bernie Sanders courted, the group that were dismissed by the elitest Democrats. But anyway, now…Continue Reading →
In the end it will be all about the money So let’s look at What Tests the Trump Program will encounter First, The Liberals are Upset While many are upset with who are new President is, stands for, and represents,…Continue Reading →
Two Big Presumptions So far, since the election the markets have traded on two presumptions: That the rhetoric will be enacted, That the programs and direction will be successful. What could go Wrong? First, the Democrats have gained a few…Continue Reading →
Populism is Alive Populism is alive and well and shows no sign of going away soon. In this past election we have seen both sides, the conservative Alt-Right side and the liberal Progressive side. Economic Populism From an economic standpoint it is about…Continue Reading →
It is kind of funny, Wall Street has put its own spin on what the election means, they hated the guy, they voted for the person who gave them $ 250,000 speeches, and now they have created their own story….Continue Reading →
Yesterday we saw Wall Street come to the conclusion that Trump policies will allow it run the boards again. So forget about the people that voted for Trump, if this takes off like Wall Street expects, the Trump voters will…Continue Reading →
Here is an article in today’s Social Europe Publication that I believe deserves a reading. In many Western democracies, this is a year of revolt against elites. The success of the Brexit campaign in Britain, Donald Trump’s unexpected capture of…Continue Reading →
I have been trying to say nothing about this election, having from my perspective said it all back on July 25, 2016. But the reality of it all is falling into place. Starting with the Reagan Administration, the focus in…Continue Reading →
Last night I was reading a piece that Paul Samuelson wrote 12 years ago titled “Where Ricardo and Mill Rebut and Confirm Arguments of Mainstream Economists Supporting Globalization”. It talks about comparative advantage and how this principle is a core…Continue Reading →
What is that sucking sound? Why is inflation not in the picture, why does deflation loom on the horizon? So many questions and maybe the answer is so simple, the global easy money is going to the paper asset speculators,…Continue Reading →