Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The Federal Reserve after Ben Bernanke
Speculation is mounting that "Helicopter Ben" will exit the Fed at the end of his current term. When the Bernanke
era ends, what expectation will the next head of the central bank face? Remember the In Greenspan We Trust experience, and the designed pump and dump, crash and burn markets that led to the need to inflate the debt bubble. Bernanke
did not save the economy; he merely bailed out the international banksters at the expense of productive main street
enterprises. Throwing money to the air currents, when the prevailing winds only blow to Wall Street is the true legacy of
Ben Bernanke. Read the entire article
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Goldman Sachs - first learn, then earn and serve
What makes Goldman Sachs alumni at the center of international finance? Is it pure talent and business acumen, or is
there more to the equation, then grooming the best and the brightest? The answer lies in the indisputable perquisite that
places Goldman Sachs Above the Law. How did this banking concern become the most powerful political influence in government
policies? Well, central banking certainly is at the core of their economic clout. The ‘TC’ essay Federal Reserve
is a Cache of Stolen Assets goes into methods that results in the financial slavery. But what makes Goldman Sachs central
to their dominance of nations and so many governments? Read the entire article
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Hydrofracking Boom or Bust
The economics of oil or natural gas hydrofracking are seldom analyzed from the perspective of the American consumer.
Most discussions focus upon the investment opportunities of specific companies, royalties to leaseholders, windfall tax revenues
that state governments will benefit from and the bonanza that local communities will enjoy from the added business activity.
Missing is a clear understanding of the pricing points and factors that will determine the actual selling charge and total
all inclusive retrieval costs in the domestic market. Will the price of energy drop precipitously or will the net effect be
that the native end user sees no direct benefit from the rush to drill? Read the entire article
5:46 am edt
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The Roubini - Faber Debate
Two of the most provocative and incendiary economic prophets are Nouriel Roubini and Marc Faber. As with most oracles,
the denominational sect of doctrines often determines the forecasts. This especially applies to economic prognosticators.
Roubini has evolved into an establishment darling working with central bank governors and finance ministers. Faber remains
a contrarian investor earning his designation as the genuine "Doctor Doom". Who is right, depends on the immediate
and final outcomes of the international financial troubles. Money markets volatility and fiscal debt obligations are integral
components of commercial transactions and political economic policy. Read the entire article
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