Mar 10, 20234 minThe Drinking Man's Guide to the Rotten EconomyRecession? Probably. Play your cards right and you can still drink like your social betters.
Mar 8, 20233 minMind the No. 9 SlopeIgnore all the chatter about recessions and soft landings. Look at the yield curve on Treasuries... and brace for impact.
Mar 1, 20233 minA Tale of Two SpeechesLast week Vladimir Putin made a rambling speech to Moscow, and Joe Biden made a short one to Kyiv. In war, though, talk is cheap.
Feb 15, 20233 minNine Month DeliveryAfter a strong start to the year, investors are hopeful for a rousing 2023. Beware of desperate exuberance.
Feb 13, 20234 minThe China SyndromeChina's reopening is winding up to be the economic story of the year - but it's only February and the red flags are fluttering.
Feb 10, 20232 minWin a Snort of Glen Scotia!Win a free snort of Glen Scotia - from Campbelltown - the forgotten capital of Scotch whisky. Or get stuck with the tab.
Feb 7, 20234 minHot AirThat Chinese Spy Balloon is just a party favor - but when tensions are tight, the first thing that snaps is the benefit of doubt.
Jan 25, 20237 minAn Inquiry into What in the Hell We Plan to do About Our Maxxed-out Uncle SamThe Government has maxed-out its credit, but won't stop spending. Default looms and zaniness ensues.
Jan 20, 20232 minWhat 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.