Trump’s Tariffs are Winning
I have said on various podcasts that a 10% tariff is really a tariff. Beyond that, it is political to force free trade. Most countries are dropping tariffs on [...]
German Private Health Insurance up 11% Thanks to Pension Crisis
Private health insurance in Germany now faces a massive contribution increase in 2017 of more than 11%. Add to this the banking crisis and we will start to see the core economy in Europe turn down really hard. This will impact about 9 million people who are privately insured. The industry needs the money, which they could not achieve in the capital markets. The increase is also caused by higher pension costs.
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Eric Adams Leaves the Democratic Party
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the man who fought tooth and nail to maintain sanctuary city status for migrants, has abandoned the Democratic Party. The Democrats have become so [...]
Trump vs Putin
https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zelensky-Reniggs.mp4 QUESTION: I take it you agree with Putin that Zelensky is not legitimate and that Trump is wrong. Would you care to explain your position? WG ANSWER: I [...]
