Category: Analysis

Recession Warning for America

Despite solid current numbers for the U.S. economy, red flags are pointing to a recession in the third quarter—just in time for the November election.

Europe Suffers from a New Kind of Inflation

Economic theory does not recognize ‘structural inflation.’ This is too bad, because it is very likely the main reason why European inflation remains higher than it should be.

A Shaky Alliance in South Africa

After a month of negotiations, there’s a new government of national unity in South Africa. But will it work?

Playing the Same Game, Again: Macron vs. Le Pen in the Run-Up to the EU elections?

Playing the Same Game, Again: Macron vs. Le Pen in the Run-Up to the EU elections?

The French president hopes to prove that Le Pen’s party, despite its growing popularity, is not worthy of power.

Euros & Dollars: Is Sweden Being Prepared for the Euro?

Euros & Dollars: Is Sweden Being Prepared for the Euro?

The Swedish Riksbank stands out in international comparison—and not to the advantage of the Swedes.

May 10, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Economy Still Growing, but Not for Much Longer

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Economy Still Growing, but Not for Much Longer

With a mix of consumers and government driving the current economy, the Biden administration may find itself going into the election in a recession.

May 9, 2024
Human Rights Law: Where Environmental Initiatives Go to Die

Human Rights Law: Where Environmental Initiatives Go to Die

The Court is inflating the definition of human rights, thereby weakening it.

May 9, 2024
Austrian Greens’ Top Candidate Accused of Being Compulsive Liar

Austrian Greens’ Top Candidate Accused of Being Compulsive Liar

Police documents show that the 23-year-old climate activist has invented stories of harassment and violence.

May 9, 2024
Euros & Dollars: This EU Outfit Wants To Increase Its Profit

Euros & Dollars: This EU Outfit Wants To Increase Its Profit

Originally, the European Stability Mechanism was set up to help troubled member states with their debt. Now, it wants to branch out—and make more money for itself.

May 8, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Will Interest Rates Come Down or Not?

Euros & Dollars: Will Interest Rates Come Down or Not?

The ones who get to enjoy lower rates are the ones who live on the right side of the euro-zone border. But not in the way we usually think of the euro zone.

May 7, 2024
Ethiopia’s Struggle: From Harmony to Terror

Ethiopia’s Struggle: From Harmony to Terror

Ethiopia must abolish state terrorism and establish law and order.

May 4, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Benefits From 20 Years in the EU

Euros & Dollars: Benefits From 20 Years in the EU

Since 2004, ten countries in Eastern Europe have proven that EU membership does not guarantee economic success.

May 3, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Trump’s Federal Reserve Plans, Part III

Euros & Dollars: Trump’s Federal Reserve Plans, Part III

I urge Trump to respect the independence of the Federal Reserve. If he does not, as my numbers show, it would mean suicide for the American economy.

May 2, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Trump’s Federal Reserve Plans, Part II

Euros & Dollars: Trump’s Federal Reserve Plans, Part II

The idea behind ending the independence of the Federal Reserve is brutally simple: deficit monetization.

May 1, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Trump’s Federal Reserve Plans, Part I

Euros & Dollars: Trump’s Federal Reserve Plans, Part I

The independence of the Federal Reserve is as essential as the independence of the U.S. Supreme Court.

April 30, 2024