Charles Del Valle on Jan 26 2010 | Filed under: Economics, Reports
Dear Reader, It was only a little more than a year ago when Barack Obama’s populist rhetoric helped propel the Democrats into absolute control of the Senate and House. My, how things change. Last week a Republican won “Kennedy’s seat” in Massachusetts. Say goodbye to a tax on carbon. And say goodbye to an $849 [...]
james davidson on Jan 22 2010 | Filed under: Economics, Reports
When Mount Vesuvius startled rumbling in AD 79, it was time to get out of Pompeii. Sure, there were those who said it would all blow over. As it turned out, they were wrong. The volcano erupted and buried the whole city under lava and ash. Now a financial Vesuvius is erupting.
james davidson on Apr 04 2009 | Filed under: Economics, Reports
Time Magazine, Are You Insane? Time magazine has declared the “great banking crisis of 2008 is over.” There are a number of critical reasons to be sceptical of Time’s logic in doing so, however.
james davidson on Apr 03 2009 | Filed under: Economics, Reports
The Obama Depression: Pandering and Cronyism Destroy Prosperity Last Thursday was a truly amazing day. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved a partial set aside of mark-to-market accounting rules that force banks to value their assets at market prices.
james davidson on Mar 25 2009 | Filed under: Economics, Reports
How U.S. Government Spending Can Make You Rich I want you to ask yourself two questions: How did we get into this economic crisis? Is what Washington is doing going to get us out of this mess?
james davidson on Mar 13 2009 | Filed under: Reports
The currency “trade of the decade” is a chance to make 42 times your money as the eastern European debt crisis slams the value of European currencies, such as the euro and the British pound.
james davidson on Feb 23 2009 | Filed under: Economics, Reports
Want to Get a Bank Loan? You Better Learn to Speak Canadian Canada has shown itself to be a pretty good manager of the financial system in ways we haven’t always been in the U.S. – President Obama, February 19