The 4717

An Inquiry into What in the Hell We Plan to do About Our Maxxed-out Uncle Sam

The Government has maxed-out its credit, but won't stop spending. Default looms and zaniness ensues.

What to Drink While Making Yourself Obvious in Switzerland.

Attending the World Economic Forum? Ski trip with fraternity brothers? Break out the kümmel. Aston Martin if you have one.

Davos Attendees Split on Economic Outlook, Sno-Bunnies.

Dispatch from the bar at the World Economic Forum in Davos: The end ins't ending, just confused.

Bond Jollies Will Carry On

Bond Markets have come off their worst year since ever. The market is looking up, but don't expect a reset to boring. The jollies continue..

Martinis, Oysters & One Crucial Rule

Had enough holiday food? Turned into your own body pillow? Looking to cleanse? Do it with oysters and a martini.

Well, That Sucked...

2022 was the worst year for stocks since 2008, and the worst of bonds, ever. Crypto was a mighty train wreck. Happy New Year.

It's Not a Holiday, It's an Endurance Race

You’ve had better than ten months to detox from last year's grueling holiday endurance course of parties and good cheer. Here we go again.

Death and a Big, Bouncy Ball

Viktor Bout, Merchant of Death, is free. Brittney Griner is too. Paul Whelan is not. He looks to stay that way.

Winter is Here. So is Laphroaig

If you live in the South, it’s hard to reach for that bottle of Laphroaig during the sweltering summer. Or spring. Or fall.

The World, How it Got Here, and a Stiff Drink