Monetary Madness
The blitz most of the central banks in advanced nations have unleashed on the world is actually the least effective, and the most risky, way to stimulate economies. Its main […]
Bill Fleckenstein Does Misunderstand Monetary Policy
Notable Fed critic and hedge fund manager Bill Fleckenstein sticks to his gums. But Fleckenstein’s position depends on a prediction that hasn’t yet materialized. So we think CNBC’s Futures Now […]
The Only Pure Play Cannabis Stock on the NYSE
Having unique IP that lets the company regulate nicotine levels of tobacco genetically, 22nd Century Group (XXII) acquires licenses in technology that can do the same for HTC levels in […]
Turn The Lose-Lose Economic War With Russia Into Trading Profits
While riding a wave of domestic popularity, Putin has made a bad gamble for Russia. Instead of developing an 21st century economy by stimulating value-added industries and human capital, he […]
Currency Debasement?
Real rates have declined almost everywhere in the developed world, the savings glut doesn’t turn into an investment glut. The result is excess capacity, slow growth and underperforming economies. How […]
Jananese Shares are Still a Buy
We think that Japanese shares are still attractive, for a number of reasons. They are not expensive, haven’t done much this year, profits are good, big institutions are buying and […]
Envy Has Got Nothing To Do With It
Evidence is mounting that rising inequality is producing negative economic effects. These effects range from producing insufficient demand, financial instability, a decline in societal cohesion, trust and upward mobility. Those […]
22nd Century: Cigarettes Without Nicotine, How Much Are They Worth?
22nd Century Group owns unique IP that enables it to produce cigarettes with low or very low nicotine levels. It is now allowed to sell these in the US under […]
From Value Creation To Value Extraction
When the SEC greatly facilitated corporate share buybacks and executive pay was tied to the stock price, the elements were in place for management to game the system. Stock markets […]
Are Central Banks Responsible For Asset Bubbles?
Many assume central banks are the main culprit for creating asset bubbles by running too loose monetary policy. However, central banks are not in control of longer-term interest rates and […]