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Steve Jobs Tim Cook and shipping out of America' industrial base and with it America's leadership of the Free World
05/26/2025
America's industrial strength, it's industrial base, is one of the four pillars of America's leadership of the Free World. Without it the Free World will fall apart. The other pillars are it's education and it's health care. Underfunding of education with declining enrolment of men in college and lack of factory jobs comes with loss of the industrial base for taxes, taxes avoided by Apple and other companies. All these problems are becoming clear in 2025 as DJT calls for reindustrializing the Nation.
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Trump, Apple relationship devolves with threats
The Hill 05/26/2025
Tech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades
NYTimes.com 05/26/2025
Tim Cook’s Bad Year Keeps Getting Worse
WSJ 05/24/2025
View from the Top: John Malone of Liberty talks about the economic future.
07/30/2014
Malone sees the conditions in the macroeconomic picture, as critical in the future for all companies. He thinks things will be pretty tough in the next 1-2 years. It will be the bigger consumer sentiment and retail picture that will determine how his industry will do, says Malone.
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For Liberty Global, the Next Step Is the Content
Wall Street Journal 07/30/2014
North Korea and the threat of nuclear weapons proliferation
11/22/2010
The view that is emerging that the US has to find some positive ways to engage with North Korea. China's support of North Korea makes it less likely that the regime will simply collapse as the US would hope. All this is happening in the context of North Korea's continued development of nuclear weapons capabilities in 2010.
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Wall Street Journal 04/12/2013
Nuclear weapons: The new nuclear age
Economist 04/05/2015
Wall Street Journal 04/23/2015
Robert Carlin and John W. Lewis - Review U.S. policy toward North Korea
Washington Post 11/22/2010
North Korea Nuclear Find Raises Fear on Tehran
Wall Street Journal 11/22/2010
Jimmy Carter - North Korea's consistent message to the U.S.
Washington Post 11/24/2010
Need to roll over short term debt of close to $4 trillion will limit growth in the U.S. and Europe.
07/11/2010
A trend to short term borrowing and the competing role of banks and sovereign governments in bond issuance, is likely to put additional stress on capital markets worldwide. This is true especially in Europe which has $2.6 trillion to roll over by 2012, according to analysts. The stress will ber greater on less healthy financial institutions in Europe.
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Sovereign-debt managers: Rollover roulette
Economist 10/16/2010
How Righteousness Killed the World Economy
New York Times 10/12/2014
Crisis Awaits Worldâs Banks as Trillions Come Due
New York Times 07/11/2010
New Doubts on EU Bank Stress Tests
Wall Street Journal 07/20/2010
New York Times 08/21/2010
Tom Keene Talks with David Stockman
BusinessWeek 08/12/2010
The approach to banking and financial regulation of the new Cameron coalition government in Britain.
05/13/2010
Both Liberals and Conservatives in the U.K. agree on a levy on the banks to raise 1 billion pounds. Liberal's Cable is the new Business Secretary and he favors shrinking the large banks and reducing systemic risk, and a separation of retail and investment banking activities. The Financial Services Authority will continue to operate and examine banks, the Bank of England will oversee systemic risk and regulation of banks.
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British Treasury Targets Banks to Increase Tax Revenue
New York Times 12/04/2014
David Cameron Leads a Call to Thwart Financial Corruption
New York Times 05/12/2016
Economist 05/13/2010
A Crisis of Faith in Mervyn King, Britain's Central Banker
New York Times 02/06/2011
British banks: Vickers in a twist
Economist 01/29/2011
British Bank Proposal Expected to Include Stiff Rules
New York Times 04/07/2011
Expert opinion on the appreciation of the yuan.
03/29/2010
One view from Yale University is that an appreciation of China's currency will not have alarge impact on American jobs, which is the opposite of what is generally thought.
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Wall Street Journal 10/04/2011
Wall Street Journal 03/29/2010
Europeâs Debt Crisis Is Casting a Shadow Over China
New York Times 05/17/2010
The Long View of Changes in Chinaâs Currency
New York Times 09/21/2010
An Accord (and Lessons) to Remember
Wall Street Journal 09/21/2010
China's Dangerous Overvaluation
Wall Street Journal 02/26/2014
The views of Derek Scissors and other experts on China's economic prospects after 2010.
01/07/2010
The likelihood that the economy will stall without change. The declining effect of large stimulus and fixed investment in producing growth. The interests of state-owned companies in continuing with the current system.
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U.S. Stocks Shrug at China's Woes
Wall Street Journal 07/10/2013
New York Times 12/18/2011
China's banks: Great Wall Street
Economist 07/10/2010
Banyan: Afloat on a Chinese tide
Economist 09/02/2010
Xi Faces Test Over China's Local Debt
Wall Street Journal 12/31/2013
Chinese debt: The great hole of China
Economist 10/17/2014
Why high unemployment in the U.S. is expected for 2010-2014
06/06/2009
Structural problems like a mismatch of skills between maufacturing and construction sectors worst hit since 2008 and growing sectors like healthcare is one problem. Geographic factors and difficulty selling homes in states like Michigan is another. The tighter credit from a return of banking sector losses from bad home equity loans that is expected in late 2010 will keep the recovery from taking hold keeping unemployment high. The economic uncertainty following repeated budget battles between political parties also affects business investment.
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90 Million Americans Not Working
Wall Street Journal 10/23/2013
Hiring Slowdown Blurs Growth View
Wall Street Journal 01/20/2014
Confronting Old Problem May Require a New Deal
New York Times 01/28/2014
More Men in Prime Working Ages Don't Have Jobs
Wall Street Journal 02/06/2014
New York Times 04/05/2012
Hiring Is Strong and Jobless Rate Declines to 6.1%
New York Times 07/03/2014
Shift to fuel efficient engines will reduce oil demand in China.
04/12/2006
The gradual phasing out of polluting and inefficient one cylinder engines called "inkfish" used by poorer people. About 36 million of these types of low tech engines are currently sold.
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China Has Big Eyes, Little Stomach for Oil
Wall Street Journal 08/27/2015
China's Thirst for Oil Could Come Up Short
Wall Street Journal 06/01/2010
Wall Street Journal 07/18/2010
Obama administration set to raise fuel efficiency standards, but by how much? - The Washington Post
Washington Post 05/13/2011
As the Price of Gasoline Takes Off, Oil and Auto Firms Trade Barbs
Wall Street Journal 04/12/2006
New Mileage Rules Debated by Carmakers and White House
New York Times 07/03/2011
Trump plan to end tax on Social Security benefits is a fatal mistake
08/17/2024
Senator Larson says it is a fatal mistake as lost revenue is not made up leading to a Medicare insolvency in 2031, and Social Security insolvency in 2033. Social security benefits will then by law will be cut in 2033 by 25%, a dangerous step tragic for many on Social Security who are pushed into poverty.
Grouped Articles
CNBC 08/17/24
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget 08/17/24
Trump wants to cut income taxes on Social Security. Here's how that would impact your benefits.
CBS News 08/17/24
Putin and Russia's shift in Ukraine policy with the impact of capital flight, western sanctions and a sharp slowdown in the economy by July 2014
07/11/2014
Polls show 66% of the Russian public opposes Russian forces going into Ukrainian territory. The rhetoric on Russian television has been toned down and Russian analysts say intervention in Ukraine would have dangerous consequences for Russia, that Russia needs to maintain its relations with the West. At the same time Putin will attend a summit of BRIC's leaders in Fortaleza, Brazil, with plans to set up a development bank, as the focus shifts back to the economy. Russia is expected to feel the impact of $75 billion in capital flight in the first half of 2014.
Grouped Articles
Seeing Cost of Saber Rattling in Ukraine, Putin Alters Course
New York Times 07/11/14
U.S. Escalates Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine Crisis
Wall Street Journal 07/17/14
Raising Stakes on Russia, U.S. Adds Sanctions
New York Times 07/16/14
Putinism Thrives on Dirty Money
Wall Street Journal 07/22/14
Wall Street Journal 07/22/14
Coordinated Sanctions Aim at Russia’s Ability to Tap Its Oil Reserves
New York Times 07/29/14
The impact on Asia of the U.S. Federal Reserve's move to buy $600 billion of US Treasury securities in 2010-2011.
11/04/2010
Fears that additional inflows of capital into Asia will create price bubbles, or destabilize Asian economies with volatile capital inflows.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 08/22/13
Asia Braces for Flood of Foreign Cash
Wall Street Journal 11/04/10
Fed Action Gets an Unexpected Endorsement From India
New York Times 11/08/10
Japan's Leader Bemoans Impact of U.S. Economic Policy
Wall Street Journal 11/08/10
Wall Street Journal 11/08/10
As China’s economy slows, real estate bubble looms - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/03/12
Roubini on China, currency issues, and domestic consumption in China.
05/17/2010
By letting the yuan China can shift the benefits to households, who will have more purchasing power, and reverse the shift that has taken place in the last 10 years, with domestic consumption making up about 36% of GDP- down by about 10 points from ten years earlier. State owned companies gained at the expense of households, as did infrastructure spending, but it is leading to misallocation of investments and hurting households. As a result China will hit a growth wall in the next 2-3 years, says Roubini.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 10/04/11
Europeâs Debt Crisis Is Casting a Shadow Over China
New York Times 05/17/10
An Accord (and Lessons) to Remember
Wall Street Journal 09/21/10
New York Times 09/30/10
Yuan Revaluation for China's Own Sake
Wall Street Journal 10/02/10
New York Times 09/25/10
Robert Gordon and other experts on the economic growth prospects for 2010 and into 2011.
04/30/2010
Gordon sees a weakening in growth from the 3.24% growth in 1st quarter 2010 (BEA numbers) as exports are not holding up and state and local government spending is deteriorating rapidly. The inventory change numbers which were signifcant this quarter as businesses replaced equipment and IT, will be winding down in size.
Grouped Articles
At Least 50 of Cityâs Senior Centers Expected to Close to Save Money
New York Times 04/30/10
Business Spending Propels Recovery
Wall Street Journal 05/01/10
Guest Contribution: Gordon Outlines Pessimist, Optimist Takes on GDP
Wall Street Journal 04/30/10
Economists React: GDP Indicates Road Ahead Still Bumpy
Wall Street Journal 04/30/10
Real Disposable Income: Bad News for Democrats?
BusinessWeek 06/03/10
Wall Street Journal 06/12/10
The U.S. Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission
01/14/2010
Phil Angelides, California state Treasurer, heads the commission. The commission will attempt to get at the roots of the financial crisis, keep the public informed about why this happened, and bring those who violated laws to the attention of the nation's law enforcement agencies.
Grouped Articles
Panel Told of F.B.I. Efforts to Fight Financial Crime
New York Times 01/15/10
Wall St. Ethos Under Scrutiny at Hearing
New York Times 01/14/10
Few Burns for Four Bankers on the Hot Seat
New York Times 01/14/10
Voices That Dominate Wall Street Take a Meeker Tone on Capitol Hill
New York Times 01/14/10
Financial Inquiry Widens to Include Past Regulators
Wall Street Journal 01/14/10
New York Times 01/15/10
Failure to control overbilling by pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment and device makers in the health reform bill.
12/10/2009
Only $10 million annual increase to control fraud has been allocated in the bill. Its not likely to do much to control the overbilling and may be one more reason the health care reform bill will be a failure in controlling costs. Pricing of pharmaceutical products and healthcare services as the major unsolved problem in the U.S.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 12/21/13
BusinessWeek 12/10/09
How the Senate bill would contain the cost of health care : The New Yorker
New Yorker 01/04/10
In Battle Over Health Law, Math Cuts Both Ways
New York Times 01/07/11
House Approves Health Law Repeal
Wall Street Journal 01/20/11
A grim diagnosis for our ailing U.S. health care system - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/28/11
Historic accord with Russia for cooperation on a new antimissile network for Europe in 2010
03/06/2009
The historic accord reached at the Lisbon NATO conference in November 2010. The anti-missile network will also cover Russia as cooperation develops. The main threat is now seen to be from Iran.
Grouped Articles
Russia Accepts Invitation to Attend NATO Summit Meeting
New York Times 10/19/10
Obama Renewing U.S. Commitment to NATO Alliance
New York Times 03/26/14
Obama Weighs Reviving Nuclear Pact as NATO Moves to Engage Russia
Wall Street Journal 03/06/09
Russia Lifts Its Ban on Delivery of S-300 Surface-to-Air Missile System to Iran
Wall Street Journal 04/14/15
Russian Missiles for the Ayatollah
Wall Street Journal 04/14/15
Putin Lifts Ban on Russian Missile Sales to Iran
New York Times 04/13/15
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