Just when one thinks that this year was going to calm down compared to the tariff insanity and bizarre economic policies of 2025, the Trump […]
Tag: JAY POWELL
The Last Possible Week of the Government Shutdown
If one is following these pages for gambling predictions, political predictions (yeah I picked Cuomo while intoxicated last December to win), or even sport wagering […]
Did The Bank of Japan Make A Tactical Mistake?
The Bank of Japan is as screwed up as Jay Powell’s Federal Reserve. There, I said it. Except they bow more, are more polite, and […]
Is Gold $4000 Next?
On December 29, 2024, after careful consideration and perhaps several glasses of Bowmore 15 year old scotch, these pages made the following prediction regarding gold […]
No Virginia, Inflation is Not Declining
However, yes Virginia, there is a Santa Powell! The good news for all the little baby bull boys and girls out there is that Santa […]
President Trump’s Firing of Fed Governor Cook Might Backfire
Tonight, in what can only be called a shocking move, President Trump put down the Diet Coke, apparently, and went fully leaded which of course […]
Jackson Hole Marks the Start of America’s Financial Market Insanity
Way back in ancient history, okay, actually on July 13, 2025, these pages published the following article: Will Trump’s War on the Fed Crash the […]
The Federal Reserve’s Binary Choice Means Pain
There are points in economic cycles where the outcome of any economic decision made becomes a binary choice. Unfortunately for the American public, the upcoming […]
IF You Thought the FOMC Was a Snoozefest, Here Comes Nonfarm Payrolls
Wake up you heathens! It’s the most important employment report in the history of mankind. Don’t believe me? I’ve heard rumors that Federal Reserve Chairman […]
FOMC Day: Jay Powell is Cooking Up the FUTburgers
Yes, I know, I know, the title is corny and just what is a futburger? More on that at the end of this piece but […]
Trump’s War on Jay Powell Hits a Bessent Speed Bump
The Wall Street Journal broke some news on Saturday afternoon which appears to have created a dilemma for the get rid of Powell at any […]
Will Trump’s War on the Fed Crash the Markets?
“There is no cause to worry. The high tide of prosperity will continue.” – Andrew Mellon, August 1929 The President of the United States once […]
2025 Q2 Ends on a What Me Worry Note
The second quarter of 2025 began in April with a trade war firestorm and ended the month of June with a Taco Fiesta creating hope […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell to Congress: No Cuts for You
In about ten minutes from now, Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell will present the following prepared remarks to the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House […]
FOMC Statement: Please Don’t Smell This
Before I engage in my usual dissection of the bull crap session, here is the actual Federal Reserve Open Market Committee statement straight from their […]