John Mauldin: This Brewing Banking Crisis in Europe Could Shake Up the Global Economy
World-famous economics commentator reveals his biggest concern.
Finance
With the spread of zero and negative interest rates, ballooning worldwide debt, looming currency wars, and the specter of another recession, financial risk is everywhere. Yet there are countless opportunities too—start uncovering them below.
To Buy or Sell: What to Look For as the Trump Presidency Unfolds
Finance veteran Steve Blumenthal offers a blueprint for successful investing in the age of Trump.
Why The Real Estate Bull Market Will Strengthen
The first thing we all learned in economics class was the law of supply and demand. Tight supply and high demand are very supportive of prices. And that’s exactly the state of the current real estate market for most of the United States.
PODCAST: Bill White: Global Debt Leading to Very Serious Problems
The global economy is inevitably interconnected. With so many possible trigger points, something is bound to go wrong...and the implications will be felt everywhere.
The Possibilities of Trump’s US
Drawing from his business background, Trump may treat the US as a "Trump Inc." Fortunately, President-elect Trump really likes debt.
What the Fed Does Is Critical to the Entire Global Economy
The next few years are likely to test the ability of the Federal Reserve to jump a number of hurdles. With more and more political pressure of all kinds, it is difficult to see an outcome where the Fed comes through unscathed. And the way in which the Fed navigates these obstacles will determine its future.
Lacy Hunt: US Debt Becoming Increasingly Counterproductive
Dr. Lacy Hunt shares his thoughts on how the Trump administration’s proposed policies are likely to impact the US economy. He reminds us that, despite increasing optimism for the US economy post-election, key underlying conditions have worsened.
The System Is Rigged, but Not by Whom You Think
The economy will not expand until the Fed changes their policies. But they won’t. So Congress or the next president will need to step in and make it happen.
