Minor Issues
Succinct economic commentary by Dr. Mark Thornton, senior fellow at the Mises Institute.
Mark is not fooling around today. He looks at gold and its price as indicators of what governments are really up to.
Mark looks at the impact of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, where the government's monetary policy is manifesting itself in some interesting ways.
Mark explains why SVB Bank and Signature Bank failed, and why it was bound to happen.
People are making painful adjustments. What will the Fed do?
Mark uses Intel Corporation as a barometer of the business cycle.
Mark discusses the latest government economic reports. What can be made of these confusing numbers?
Mark Thornton takes a look back at US stock markets, the national debt, and Fed policy.
Mark discusses the accuracy of the Super Bowl Stock Market Indicator.
Mark Thornton discusses the history of record low unemployment rates and the business cycle.
Will the Fed be successful with its "Immaculate Disinflation"?
Mark Thornton takes a look at the recent GDP report and the layoff announcement at 3M.