Posts Tagged ‘ US economic crisis ’
Hedging the Dollar as Stocks Rise
May 20th, 2009 | By Bill Bonner | Category: Politics & EconomicsEverything is happening just as we thought it would. Stocks are rising. And people think they see better times coming.
U.S. Crisis Looking Like a Repeat of Japan’s “Lost Decade”
Mar 3rd, 2009 | By Keith Fitz-Gerald | Category: Financial NewsIf you want a real look at what’s headed this way, ask Hideko Toyotomi.
Why the Bailout Won’t Work
Jan 27th, 2009 | By Andrew Gordon | Category: Financial NewsThe economy is now staring eyeball-to-eyeball with an activist U.S. government. It will legislate, reform, supervise, bully, give out money like cotton candy and get concessions in return.
Financial Crisis Challenges Escalate as Republicans Announce Plans to Oppose $825 Billion Obama Stimulus
Jan 26th, 2009 | By William Patalon III | Category: Financial NewsPresident Barack Obama’s $825 billion stimulus plan heads to the floor of the House of Representatives this week, with House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, saying many in his party will vote against the package unless significant changes are made.
U.S. Unemployment May Be A Bigger Problem Than Government Stats Say
Jan 26th, 2009 | By Don Miller | Category: Politics & EconomicsThe dismal U.S. unemployment numbers have gotten more airtime recently than Jerry Springer. And why not? The numbers are mind-numbing.
Geithner Promises TARP Overhaul, Regulatory Changes to Solve “Mother of All Financial Crises”
Jan 22nd, 2009 | By Don Miller | Category: Financial NewsU.S. Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner told the Senate Finance Committee yesterday (Wednesday) that drastic measures are needed to combat the U.S. recession and promised to overhaul the beleaguered $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP).
More Consumption Less Production
Jan 5th, 2007 | By Peter D. Schiff | Category: Politics & EconomicsDecember’s larger than expected jump in non-farm payrolls is predictably being touted as evidence of a more vibrant U.S. economy.