News with the tag "deficits"

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounded the alarm on mounting global instability, warning it could spark far-reaching economic disruptions. The executive stressed the toll of geopolitical tensions and the looming risks of fiscal deficits and remilitarization. With uncertainty escalating, Dimon urged ...

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter as much...

Thomas Joseph Webster, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pace University, challenges the long-held belief in the Federal Reserve’s political independence in his comprehensive report, “The Myth of Fed Political Independence.” Webster’s research scrutinizes the relationship between fiscal and monetar...

Economist Peter Schiff cautions against buying U.S. dollars or selling gold, citing rising Treasury yields as a result of the government’s failure to control the national debt and inflation. He notes the widening trade deficits, suggesting an unproductive economy will further weaken the dollar and i...