Tag Archives: money

Labor Day travails…

Posted on September 1, 2025 by It's a Learning Problem

As another Labor Day comes and goes, it seems appropriate to stop and recognize just how badly labor has been treated over the past 54 years by the Federal Government. Almost exactly 54 years ago, on August 15, 1971, President … Continue reading →

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Financial nihilism…

Posted on February 6, 2025 by It's a Learning Problem

Because things happen so gradually in politics and finance, sometimes one needs to step back and look at the big picture. Having followed financial markets for over 30 years, I’d like to think I’ve learned a few things and have … Continue reading →

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The “new” gold standard…

Posted on September 16, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Judy Shelton was nominated by Donald Trump for the Federal Reserve in 2019. Her nomination stalled with a 47-50 vote in the Senate in November of 2020 and her nomination was eventually withdrawn by Joe Biden in February 2021. More … Continue reading →

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