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Bubba comments that Chair Yellen is trying to run the economy on academic theory rather than practical business experience. He refers to the Fed as a legalized Ponzi scheme. He defines a Ponzi scheme. He questions the Fed’s role in the economy and believes that nothing good is going to come from the current fed policy. He believes that the government should be run as a business. Bubba introduces Jane King. Janet comments on the Fed’s position. She feels interest rates are going higher and she feels that the Fed will act by December at the latest. Bubba comments on the low interest rate environment and that has driven the equity markets. Jane agrees and believes that the banks are only interested in lending when you don’t need the money. If you need capital they are not inclined to lend it to you. Bubba introduces Julia Sun. Julia comments on the change in IPO rules that allow small investors to participate in new underwriting. Bubba asks Julia how much of average Joe’s net worth can be risked in an IPO. She responds that the current rules allow small investors to risk up to ten percent of their net worth in any security. She informs Bubba that there are a couple of platforms that can be used by small investors. Bubba and Julia discuss the merits of Broadway shows and the audience that they are trying to reach out to. Bubba concludes that the shows are big business and if they are not financially successful the artistry doesn’t matter. They discuss the closing of the play Gigi Bubba believes that it may not have reached the target audience. Julia comments that a great amount of the gross revenue on Broadway is produced by foreign tourists.

24 Jun 2015

Does FED Have Incentive to Run Economy Like a Business?

by Todd Horwitz |

Todd Horwitz discusses whether FED has any incentive to run the economy like a business, or if the central bank is simply a Ponzi Scheme enriching itself.… Read More

Economic Impact of Lower Energy Prices FEATURED

2 Jun 2015

What is Economic Impact of Lower Energy Prices?

by Todd Horwitz |

When energy prices fall, does this spur consumers to spend more or is additional spending from the savings wash out when prices begin to later increase?… Read More

1 Jun 2015

Can Government Borrow its way out of Debt?

by Todd Horwitz |

Tres Knippa joins Todd “Bubba” Horwitz to discuss the fallacy of borrowing as a means to becoming debt free, as continually posited by Keynesian Economists.… Read More

26 May 2015

When Will Declining Retail Sales Hurt the Economy?

by Todd Horwitz |

After several months of declining retail sales, and with the whether no longer able to be the scape goat, will consumers spending less hurt economy?… Read More

8 May 2015

Are Markets Finally Making a Top?

by Todd Horwitz |

With the FED keeping interests rates artificially low, is this the market top following three rounds of quantitative easing & intervention into the economy?… Read More

7 May 2015

Are Police Departments Facing a Domestic Threat?

by Todd Horwitz |

Lieutenant Randy Sutton of the Las Vegas PD speaks about “de policing” whereby police do the bare minimum due to fear of politically correct reprisal.… Read More

6 May 2015

Progressives Drunkenly Gambling Away Posterity’s Future

by Todd Horwitz |

With food prices rising & declining wages people seem willing to fork over their money to see a boxing match [Read: Bread & Circuses] based on state-sponsored economic fallacy.… Read More

FED Quantitative Easing Painted Economy into Corner FEATURED

1 May 2015

Has Fed Quantitative Easing Painted Economy into the Corner?

by Todd Horwitz |

As interest rates remain at zero, and following three rounds of quantitative easing, has Fed policy since 2008 painted the U.S. economy into the corner?… Read More

27 Apr 2015

NASDAQ Back at Top: Will this Time be Different?

by Todd Horwitz |

When the NASDAQ first reached 5,000 in March of 2000 the index was riding the Hurricane force wind of the dot com bubble. Will this rally be any different?… Read More

23 Apr 2015

How Long Can America Remain Data Driven Economy?

by Todd Horwitz |

Jane King and Mike McGlone join Todd to discuss the data dependency, tech dependency for the Millennials and potential for Greeks to default on debt.… Read More

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