The Repo Crisis and The Fed: Part 2
Posted November 15, 2019
Monetary Policy is the government’s most important economic policy tool. If you really want to understand how the Fed conducts Monetary Policy, you must understand the
Tag Archives: Quantitative Easing
The Repo Crisis and The Fed
Posted November 13, 2019
On September 16th, the interest rate in the overnight Repo Market shot up to nearly 10%. It should have been below 2.25%. There was no shortage
Quantitative Easing Round Four
Posted October 12, 2019
A new round of Quantitative Easing began yesterday when the Fed announced that it would create $60 billion a month to buy US government securities.
Expect More Rate Cuts
Posted September 29, 2019
Credit Growth in the United States has been the most important driver of economic growth for decades, so it is important to monitor it closely. If
Interview: The Future Of Monetary Policy
Posted September 19, 2019
I recently discussed the future of Monetary Policy with Hunter Thompson, the host of the Cash Flow Connections podcast. It was an interesting and timely conversation.
The Fed Is A Hostage Of The S&P 500
Posted June 24, 2019
The S&P 500 closed at a record high last week, while Gold hit a five-year high. Stocks and gold spiked because a very rapid slowdown in
The Yield Crash Signals Pain Ahead
Posted June 5, 2019
The collapse in Government Bond Yields during May was a clear signal that investors are afraid the stock market may be headed significantly lower. The
What Are Bank Reserves?
Posted May 23, 2019
When the crisis of 2008 began, the Reserves that commercial banks hold in their accounts at the Fed soared from $21 billion in 2007 to
Credit Growth, Asset Prices and The Fed
Posted March 28, 2019
Between 1980 and 2008, Credit Growth drove Economic Growth. The ratio of Total Credit to GDP soared from 170% in 1980 to 370% in 2008. Since 2008,