Is the U.S. Economy in a ‘Mild’ Recession? The Debate Rages On For months, economists and financial pundits have been wrestling with a pivotal question: Is the U.S. economy in a recession? And if so, is it a mild one? While the official declaration falls to the National Bureau of Economic...
The Perilous Legacy of COVID Stimulus: Steve Hanke's Warning The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruption to the global economy, triggering widespread lockdowns, business closures, and a surge in unemployment. In response, governments around the world unleashed a torrent of fiscal...
UK Inflation Sticking Around: Bank of England Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place? The UK's persistent inflation problem is putting the Bank of England (BoE) in a seriously tricky position. Recent data shows inflation stubbornly refusing to fall as quickly as hoped, raising questions...
Rick Rule: "The Strength of the Economy is Surprising," But Cautions Abound Rick Rule, the legendary resource investor and founder of Rule Investment Media, isn't one for mincing words. Known for his deep market knowledge, straightforward analysis, and pragmatic approach, Rule's...
Powell's Got the 70s Blues: Inflation Fight Heats Up 💵 #shorts Fed Chair Jerome Powell is channeling his inner Paul Volcker, folks! Back in the 1970s, inflation was a raging beast, tamed only by Volcker's aggressive interest rate hikes. Now, with prices soaring again, Powell is...