As I have said before, every time Bush goes on TV to “calm the markets“, the markets tank further. This morning he spoke at 10 AM Eastern. He is a contrary indicator and should stay away f… more →
Jon Taplin's Blogwrote 4 days ago: Brad DeLong (HT Mark Thoma- Economist’s View) The Fairness of Financial Rescue, by J. Bradford DeLon … more →
wrote 6 months ago: The Nocturnal Misadventures of Mr T. “So what can I do for you?” “Well doctor, I have been havin … more →
wrote 1 year ago: When a major Republican pundit like Brooks can’t stand where is party is going, you just have … more →
wrote 1 year ago: You have got to be kidding me. At the most critical juncture in our economic crisis, our politicians … more →
wrote 1 year ago: The importance of McCain’s intervention in the financial rescue plan cannot be overly emphasiz … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Since the United States government is in the mood to buy “bad assets,” I have a few thin … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Times are tumultuous. Economists are crying out that we are back in another ‘Great Depression. … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Details are beginning to dribble out on how wrenching the changes will be for you in the next few mo … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Figures don’t lie, but liars figure – Mark Twain The Moron returned to television last n … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Well, that didn’t take long. In the face of his wilting poll numbers, John McCain has lofted a … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Mortgage crisis has Washington putting aside free-market ideology By Nelson D. Schwartz, Sunday, Sep … more →
wrote 10 months ago: We had Rick Sentalli couple of days ago cry like a baby about the mortgage crisis plan from the WH. … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Financials will rally whenever Obama Administration officials, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner i … more →
wrote 10 months ago: * Balance of Opinion: New bailout plan attracts critics (Dallas Morning News) * Rescue plan breaks b … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Many thanks to those of you who have commented on my two previous posts! The main concern that some … more →
wrote 10 months ago: As part of the latest stimulus package, the US Congress is set to authorize an expansion of the tota … more →
wrote 10 months ago: At one of the so-called Breakfast meeting EU financial ministers hold, the agenda saw a debate about … more →
wrote 11 months ago: * JPMorgan Chase faces lawsuits after pulling cash from Madoff (Stephen Foley, The Independent Onlin … more →
wrote 1 year ago: from MichaelMoore.com Friends, They could have given the loan on the condition that the automakers s … more →