About Dave Gonigam
Dave Gonigam is a contributor to Whiskey & Gunpowder, Daily Reckoning and Desidooru Saloon.
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Zombie Policy Reaffirmed
Mar 11th, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Politics & EconomicsTreasury Secretary Tim Geithner is taking his sweet time to work out the details of TARP II. But for all the uncertainty surrounding his plans, we know one thing: Zombie banks will not be allowed to go under.
Inspiring Confidence
Mar 10th, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Stock Market InvestingConventional wisdom has it this morning that stocks are at the start of a rebound. And for all I know, that’s true; technician types say the market is way oversold.
The Conviction of the Converted
Mar 9th, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Politics & EconomicsAround these parts, no one can touch Bill Bonner when it comes to taking down New York Times columnist Tom Friedman. But Friedman’s latest is too much for me to resist.
What Happened to the ‘Stop Paying Your Mortgage’ Meme?
Mar 5th, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Financial NewsFed up with the homeowner bailout?
Regime Uncertainty
Mar 4th, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Financial NewsCould the president please make up his mind?
Putin’s Fascinating Bet
Mar 3rd, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Financial NewsRussia is reeling. GDP is down nearly 9% year-over-year. The ruble has lost a third of its value since September. Unemployment is rising so quickly, protests and riots are breaking out. And yet, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin assures his supporters that “no catastrophe” is in view in 2009.
You Survived Black Swan Month
Mar 2nd, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Financial NewsCongratulations — you just survived Black Swan Month. And in the process, a persistent and seemingly prescient Internet rumor has been put to rest.
Friday Potpourri
Feb 27th, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Financial NewsMuch on my mind on a Friday morning. So let’s dive right in.
Keeping Tabs On The 401(k) Plotters
Feb 25th, 2009 | By Dave Gonigam | Category: Financial News“We must preserve and strengthen 401(k)s,” says Rep. George Miller (D-California), chairman of of the House Education and Labor Committee, and the man who might yet degrade and destroy 401(k)s.