Category Archives: Economic fundamentals

In California Farm Country, Trump’s Deportation Threat Looms Large

A closer look at America’s dependence on de facto sanctioned but nevertheless illegal farm workers,

Euroland: Will the Netherlands Be the Next Domino To Fall?

The upcoming elections in the Netherland demonstrate how austerity is stoking anti-elitist, anti-Euro sentiments.

Trump’s and Hensarling’s Fact-Free Attack on Dodd Frank

Debunking Republican canards about Dodd Frank.

Prospects for Further Meaningful Wage Growth Are Dimming

Why the outlook for wage growth isn’t as sunny as the business press would have you believe.

“Inflation’s Comeback”

Some at-times unintentionally revealing Serious Economist discussions of inflation risk.

Bill Black: New York Times’ Andrew Ross Sorkin Tries to Make Hank Paulson a Hero

As part of reviewing Obama’s legacy, Bill Black eviscerates how Sorkin’s book tried to exhonorate Hank Paulson for his crisis performance.

“In Case You Thought Trump Was Imploding….”

A cool-headed look at some Trump indicators.

Chinese Mortgages Tighten Fast

Chinese mortgages, which have been the driver of credit growth, are now hard to get. Is this just a short-term tightening?

Zero Interest Rates in EU: The Myth of the Poor German Saver

The ordinary German is much less well off than most foreigners would assume.

Why the Dakota Access Pipeline Doesn’t Make Economic Sense

The math on the Dakota Access Pipeline doesn’t add up.

Will Trump Administration Let the IMF Escape from the Next Greek Bailout?

The IMF is at odds with the rest of the Troika about whether Greece can shoulder its debts. Will the IMF be forced to fund the next bailout?

“The End of Employees”

Why business expect to have even fewer employees.

Rex Tillerson Backs Aggressive Policy in Disputed South China Sea as Exxon, Russia Eye Region’s Oil and Gas

Oil may be a big reason behind the Trump Administration’s aggressive stance towards China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea.