Category: Analysis

Euros & Dollars: Joe Biden’s Debt Bomb

The U.S. government has faced a sharp rise in debt costs in the past year—but that was only the beginning. The numbers presented here should scare Congress into debt panic.

Euros & Dollars: Hungary’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates

Euros & Dollars: Hungary’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates

This was a bold move by one of Europe’s best-run monetary authorities.

January 31, 2024
European Geopolitics in an Era of Realignment

European Geopolitics in an Era of Realignment

As Chinese hands-off investment aligns with African economic nationalism and Near Eastern realignment,where does Europe stand?

January 30, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Still No U.S. Recession in Sight

Euros & Dollars: Still No U.S. Recession in Sight

Those who expect a U.S. recession will have to wait a little longer, but there are some details in the latest GDP numbers that suggest an economic downturn is indeed on its way.

January 30, 2024
Prohibitions, Boycotts, Slander: 8 Ways To Destroy the AfD

Prohibitions, Boycotts, Slander: 8 Ways To Destroy the AfD

With these measures, Germany’s establishment parties are trying to stop the rise of the increasingly popular rightwing opposition.

January 29, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Government Causes Finnish Economic Stagnation

Euros & Dollars: Government Causes Finnish Economic Stagnation

Finnish unions threaten to strike in February over government cuts to social benefits. They forget the massive, destructive government growth that took place 15 years ago.

January 26, 2024
Euros & Dollars: The ECB Just Made a Big Mistake

Euros & Dollars: The ECB Just Made a Big Mistake

The ECB chief just ruled out raising interest rates. This is a big mistake that can cost the euro zone dearly in the coming recession.

January 25, 2024
Euros & Dollars: EU Interest Rates Rise at a Bad Time

Euros & Dollars: EU Interest Rates Rise at a Bad Time

European interest rates rise and fall closely with American rates. This can be good for Europe, but it can also be bad, especially if America is hit by a fiscal crisis.

January 24, 2024
France: MEP Bellamy To Head Les Républicains List for EU Elections

France: MEP Bellamy To Head Les Républicains List for EU Elections

François-Xavier Bellamy’s position is difficult to defend since his party belongs to the EPP group whose positions are often at odds with his own.

January 23, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Interest Rates Have Stopped Falling

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Interest Rates Have Stopped Falling

After months of falling, U.S. interest rates are rising again. There is no apparent economic reason for this, which suggests that investors are worried about government solvency.

January 23, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Two Problems with EU’s New Fiscal Rules

Euros & Dollars: Two Problems with EU’s New Fiscal Rules

The EU’s new fiscal rules are supposed to solve the problem with member state budget deficits. But so far, neither the European Parliament nor the European Council has addressed the two biggest problems with their reform efforts.

January 19, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Federal Reserve Predicts Economic Slowdown

Euros & Dollars: Federal Reserve Predicts Economic Slowdown

The U.S. central bank is predicting an economic slowdown, but their numbers are only preliminary. Here is what data to look for in the coming weeks to see if they are correct.

January 18, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Britain Is Losing Brexit

Euros & Dollars: Britain Is Losing Brexit

The British economy has stopped growing. Despite Remainers’ claims, Brexit is not to blame.

January 17, 2024