
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Between social values, patriotism, and the economy, U.S. conservatives will have to decide which issues matter most.
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.
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.
The British economy has stopped growing. Despite Remainers’ claims, Brexit is not to blame.
With their economy in a recession, the Bundestag may be forced to subject the Germans to harsh austerity policies, whether they want it or not.
The neocon political machine has decided that Nikki Haley can defeat Donald Trump in the primaries. But does she really have a chance to do it?