I am comfortable predicting powerful contagion effects – a likely chain reaction of de-risking/deleveraging that will reverberate across global markets. There should be no doubt that Bubble dynamics function poorly (being kind) in reverse. I can’t help but think that global bond markets are sending a warning.
It will be a heck of a challenge to explain this period to future generations. Decades of inflation culminated in unmatched monetary disorder. There is literally “money” sloshing everywhere (for the taking) – at home and abroad. Credit is readily available to even the lowest quality borrowers. Unprecedented speculative leverage fuels myriad Bubbles. Easy money and asset inflation breed corruption.
He was impressive. Listening intently to Kevin Warsh’s post-meeting press conference was a reminder of why I admired Fed Governor Warsh (2006 to 2011) and was disappointed to see him leave the institution. The new Chair conveyed complete control over… Read More ›