This month’s move by the Federal Reserve Bank to lower interest rates for the first time in a decade may prove to be a “boondoggle”. This was done on the backdrop of all the economic indicators in the U.S. posting continuously showing record employment, rising wages, all time historic high stock index prices, and record … Continue reading
Category Archives: US Government
Crowdfunding: The “Fat Lady” is on stage
In a recent blog posting on Crowdfundinginsider.com, the question is posed if the “Wheels have come off” the REG CF for Crowdfunding. The article explores the political manoeuvring that went into the legislation and the “finger pointing” that has resulted with the dismal results so far. It is reported in this piece, that a paltry $24 … Continue reading
Trump’s 12 Days of Christmas – A Look at the Proposed Appointees for Cabinet by Trump
In the latest instalment of the Film series “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”, the character Jake Moore (the idealistic stock broker son-in law) asks one of the Billionaire Investors “What’s your number?” Perplexed, the Billionaire asks for clarification. Jake replies “How much is enough, how much money is enough ….what’s your number?” The Billionaire smiles … Continue reading
The Destruction of a Brand
I promise that this will not be a political post one day before the U.S. election. With that, I find myself shaking my head with one part of me looking in the rear view mirror and one part looking ahead in the front windshield. As any public relations professional will tell you; it takes ages … Continue reading
Why “King” Trump Cannot Be President Trump
Ok, looking into the fishbowl, I understand how a lot of my European friends are in horror, bewilderment, and disbelief. People across the globe are trying to explain to themselves how it could have gotten this far and what is going through the minds of American voters. Heck, that’s how I feel. I find it … Continue reading