Politics
Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.
Minimum Wage Minimizes Job Growth
Job growth has been the bleakest aspect of the seemingly never-ending Great Recession. It is not even keeping...
The Post-Fed Paralysis
The Post-Fed Paralysis Last week’s surprise Fed decision to hold off on any “tapering” of its $85-billion-per-month bond-buying...
So the Fed Didn’t Taper… Now What?
As we all learned, the Federal Reserve did not taper its $85 billion in stimulus efforts after its...
The Fed is out of Control
“The establishment of Central Banking removes the checks of bank credit expansion, and puts the inflationary engine into...
The Fed Holds off on Tapering
Nearly everyone on Wall Street pretty much thought the Fed would do some sort of “tapering” of its...
Investors Can Duck Big Risk if Syria Conflict is Resolved Peacefully
The alleged use of chemical weapons by Syria’s government against its own people has caused U.S. President Barack...
Will September Once Again Disappoint?
Every year I say September hits like a thunderous jolt on many levels. It is back to school...
The 9/11 Investment Strategy: Preparing for the Unexpected
“It's easier to prepare than to predict.” -- Hank Brock I gave my first talk about the 9/11...
Regulation and Regulators Necessary for Financial System Future, Says AIG CEO
American International Group (AIG) CEO Robert Benmosche, beneficiary of a massive bailout by the U.S. federal government in...
The Worst Month Starts off Strong
September is, at least historically speaking, the worst month of the year for the stock market. This year,...