rchrdfrncs, you might want to open up that dictionary and look up the words "writ" and "write" .

Bernanke’s Cry for Help

That the political grandstanding did more damage than the Fed is not a fact. That is your opinion. My opinion is that you are wrong. The Fed and Congress are both to blame, like the crack dealer and the addict, but it is not the last few hits (QE) ...

Bernanke’s Cry for Help

This is one of the more bizarre threads I've read in a while... The consensus seems to be that: 1. War is somehow good for the economy 2. The Fed is doing a great job 3. The people who want the US to live within its means are automatically ...

Bernanke’s Cry for Help

Christine Lagarde is a woman? Who knew?

Angela Merkel Is The Most Powerful Woman In The World

I have read his book (the Age of Turbulence), and must say it is hypocritical at best. In a world where people are judged on their words alone, he is a great champion of the free market. Unfortunately, his actions tell a very different story (as you ...

Greenspan says 'the euro is breaking down'

It is Greenspan's Keynesian policy that people are blaming here, so your comment doesn't appear to make sense.

Greenspan says 'the euro is breaking down'

Got it, thanks.

ECB’s Schaeuble: Euro remains a stable currency, markets have confidence in euro

Jolly, can you provide a source for these figures?

ECB’s Schaeuble: Euro remains a stable currency, markets have confidence in euro

Bob, just cross over to Mongolia if you want to enjoy some alone time.

3 Reasons why the U.S. should quit worrying about China's Trade Surplus

Very interesting and, at first glance, appears to me to be very inflationary. Still no takers on allowing the de-leveraging to run its course?

The Ultimate Jackson Hole Surprise: GDP Targeting

The bearded fairy?

Why Americans Hate Economics

There is no fairy passing out free dollars? Are you saying the Fed is imaginary?

Why Americans Hate Economics

Z$ By the way, unless you are talking about the currency of the afterlife, it is called "safe HAVEN", not "safe HEAVEN".

What’s Your Safe Heaven Currency Choice?

He isn't invited, and that's exactly why he should care.

Market talk that the Fed is to hold an emergency meeting

Seems like you have studied the subject a great deal. Maybe you can apply for the FinMin position after Noda jumps off that bridge.

Noda Pledges to Stop Yen From Hurting Growth

Becoming competitive doesn't necessarily mean working for less. It can also mean becoming more productive. It's not about scraping by with the lowest possible wages, but about realizing that higher wages can provide an incentive for workers to ...

Investors Downgrade S&P, Buy Treasuries

Almost elected? I think that's another word for unelected. If Bernanke appointed someone, would that person then be "almost almost elected"? Corporations always choose to enrich themselves - that is their Modus Operandi. That's why they are not ...

Investors Downgrade S&P, Buy Treasuries

Never heard "QE" mentioned in the same sentence with "democracy", or with the word "normal" for that matter. QE is not normal: Fed chairman stated himself that QE is an experiment, and that he doesn't really know if/how effective it would be. It ...

Investors Downgrade S&P, Buy Treasuries

That's the problem with money printing - it looks like it is propping up the stock market, when its real effect is more in devaluing the currency against other assets, including stocks and other currencies (reality is actually a bit more ...

Europe Considers Ban on Short Selling

It gets weaker against the stock. I think your concept of currency strength is incorrect. There is no absolute value of currency strength - it is always relative to something. When foreign investors buy US stocks, yes the dollar gets stronger ...

Europe Considers Ban on Short Selling