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Interbank market news scan: Is the U.S. House task force on monetary policy more political than monetary?

U.S. Representative French Hill, Republican of Arkansas and chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, announced earlier this week the formation of the Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force. According to Mr. Hill’s statement: “The Committee’s new Task Force will conduct hearings looking into issues relating to monetary policy, … Continue reading Interbank market news scan: Is the U.S. House task force on monetary policy more political than monetary?

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Is strong dollar policy antithesis of the Trump manufacturing agenda?

Currency analyst and trader Kathy Lien shared this video where she discusses the reasons behind the current climb in dollar strength. She lists five major reasons. First, the US economy is doing well when compared to the Eurozone and Asia. Yields are increasing and attracting more investors. Second, the Trump return to the White House … Continue reading Is strong dollar policy antithesis of the Trump manufacturing agenda?

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Trump forgets that as head of state, he is responsible for expanding it.

In this video, some rich bros from the All-In Podcast are waxing philosophical about the likely positive impact a Trump presidency will have on markets including the equity and crypto markets. There is the usual narrative about how a lighter touch, deregulatory scheme will create growth in the markets as well as in economic output. … Continue reading Trump forgets that as head of state, he is responsible for expanding it.

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Managing constituents: Governance and showtime.

Whether at the Republican or Democratic national conventions, the architects and engineers of government, the career bureaucrats, were nowhere on stage, in front of a camera, or even posting on social media. They understand that to effectively manage their licenses to exploit and regulate human behavior, desires, and needs, they must stay behind the green … Continue reading Managing constituents: Governance and showtime.

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The Full Employment Act. Ignored by Trump and Harris alike…

When Congress passed into law the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, it called on the Congress, the President, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to coordinate on economic policy for the purpose of battling inflation and unemployment and securing economic growth. I believe this means that when the president proposes her goals and targets for the economy that she is able to persuade fiscal and monetary policy makers to reconcile their goals with hers. Continue reading The Full Employment Act. Ignored by Trump and Harris alike…

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Traders and activist investors: Stakeholder analysis of parties to a regulatory action.

Ten years ago, I was asked to represent a social justice organization before the Florida Public Service Commission. The Commission was considering its ten-year integrated resource plan. By general definition, an integrated resource plan is a utility’s description of its resource needs, policy goals, physical, economic, and financial needs, and proposed roadmap for meeting those … Continue reading Traders and activist investors: Stakeholder analysis of parties to a regulatory action.

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Kamala Harris isn’t ready to share her independent ideas … yet

I visited kamalaharris.com today to find out more specifics as to Vice-President Harris’ position on banking or any other issues she deemed important to her campaign. To say her website is lacking would be an understatement. If you are ready to make donations, her site, as situated, is for you. Also, if you are willing … Continue reading Kamala Harris isn’t ready to share her independent ideas … yet