Well, the awaited CPI came in cooler than expected. The stock market liked what it heard, and equities rallied. So did bond prices. Later in the day, the Fed announced its interest rate decision, which, as expected, was unchanged. More ...
Yesterday, Jay Powell performed the usual song-and-dance that is the foundation of the central bank’s political legitimacy. The reality behind this show is something very different. ...
Investing isn’t just about stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. There’s a whole other world out there: alternative investments. These can be a great way to diversify your portfolio and explore different opportunities. So, what are alternative investments, and why should ...
Accurate meat thermometers are vital for achieving perfectly cooked meals. Today, we’re reviewing the Typhur Sync Quad smart wireless meat thermometer, a 4-probe wireless meat thermometer promising to elevate your cooking with its advanced features and user-friendly design. This review ...
Even though the US had a semilibertarian revolution, there are few libertarians in representative governance. ...
Central banks intervene in order to “create demand,” and then they intervene in order to try to mitigate the damage they caused earlier. This is a never-ending scenario of economic destruction. ...
Switzerland has been a neutral country for about five hundred years. Sweden also has a tradition of neutrality, but it has recently changed its position, to its own detriment. ...
While her record is hardly perfect, Judy Shelton has been a rarity among monetary economists: an advocate for gold and sound money. ...
According to an article in The Atlantic, Washington is turning away from its previous commitment to “free trade.” However, there never was a “free trade consensus” because Washington always has sought state-managed trade. ...
Even though our legal authorities treat smugglers as criminals, smugglers actually are promoters of liberty who usually break unjust laws. The US was practically founded on smuggling. ...