Hank Paulson’s APRIL FOOL’S JOKE . That’s how US Treasury Secretary Paulson’s latest plan, unveiled yesterday is being described by at least two columnists this morning. I have to chuckle as well. When I first heard about it yesterday I assumed it was another step in the government and Fed’s attempts...
The Principle of Understanding History (one of my seven stock market principles). The 1930s Vs. Today . I just started reading another stock market book. This time it’s 100 YEARS OF WALL STREET (2000) by Charles R. Geisst. Turns out it’s a fast and easy read. Thank goodness because that other book on...
CHAIRMAN BERNANKE: “HOLD INTEREST RATES STEADY ON TUESDAY!” Hey, why not? What have we got to lose? Cutting interest rates sure isn’t working, right? Along with setting interest rate policy, the Fed has another role, that is being the “lender of last resort.” They’ve sure done that this past Tuesday...