Tariffs are NOT Reciprocal
How did the Trump Administration come up with these tariff rates? Why would a nation like Madagascar, for example, with a small economy, be hit with a 47% tariff? Reciprocal [...]
Peak in Investment Grade Corporate Debt Matures by 2021
We have a very interesting crisis building in addition to the political chaos we see coming in 2020. By the time we reach 2021, we will have over $2 trillion in investment grade corporate debt maturing. This is going to present some very interesting problems. Up to now, we have advised our corporate clients to borrow at these rates and lock it in for 30 to 100 years. The bulk of corporations, who we do not advise, funded themselves short-term. With about $2 trillion maturing by 2021, they will end up pushing interest rates higher from there onward.
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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 [...]
Market Talk – April 3, 2025
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a negative day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 989.94 points or -2.77% to 34,735.93 • Shanghai decreased 8.12 points or -0.24% to 3,342.01 [...]
