Taper Talk, and the $10 Bill
Since May 2013, Fed taper talk has fluctuated between hot and cold. When it’s hot, the markets anticipate a monetary …
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Could Greece Adopt the Dollar?
What if the eurozone shows Greece the door? There are claims that the creation of a new currency regime in …
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The IMF Experts Flunk, Again
My Globe Asia column in May was titled “Greece: Down and Probably Out.” Well, it’s out. Yes, Greece descended from …
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Instability in China
The plunging Shanghai Stock Exchange and the sudden reversal in the yuan’s appreciation have caused fears to spread beyond China’s …
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The Rupiah Is In Trouble, Again
The rupiah is plumbing the depths it last visited in 1998 during the Asian financial crisis. The accompanying chart of …
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Pictures for the Pope and Progressives
In September, Pope Francis visited the United States, where he addressed the U.S. Congress. His address, while nuanced, hit on …
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