The Beard Senses Danger
Ben Bernanke has done all he can, and it might not be enough. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday that the shadow banking system still posed a threat to financial stability, and...
View ArticleCharles Plosser Has Second Thoughts. And Third.
Foes of Ben, fear not: After a (very) brief flirtation with dovishness, re: the Fed’s $85 billion/month habit, Philly Fed Pres. Charlie Plosser is feeling hawkish again. “Labor market conditions...
View ArticleLocal Man Would Like To See A Little Less Talk, A Little More Taper
Weaker-willed men (and women?) may say the Fed is tapering too much. That the economy is still vulnerable and in need of stimulation. Philly Fed President Charles Plosser knows better: The problem is...
View ArticleFed Not Amused By The Honorable Wingnut From Kentucky
They recently let him know exactly how they feel about his "Audit the Fed" campaign and, spoiler alert, it's not very good!
View ArticleBridgewater Associates Feeling A Bit Wildebeest-y
2015 has not been so kind to Ray Dalio's favorite fund.
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