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Is China More Capitalistic Than the US?
  • August 30, 2024

Is China More Capitalistic Than the US?

Building resiliency, in part by reducing the US economy’s dependence on China, is a recurring theme here at Global Macro Update. I see it as essential to strengthening our long-term economic and national security.

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Debt on Top of Debt: The $8 Trillion PE Bubble
  • August 23, 2024

Debt on Top of Debt: The $8 Trillion PE Bubble

Early in my career, I worked at a small brokerage doing mergers and acquisitions. Our buyer base included private equity groups. These were smart people, with deep industry knowledge that allowed them to add real value to the businesses they bought. They would grow the businesses over a period of five or so years, and then sell—capitalism at its best.

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Is the Age of Plenty Over?
  • August 2, 2024

Is the Age of Plenty Over?

Economist Bill White on the age of scarcity with higher interest rates, higher inflation, and the “guns and butter” problem.

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Why Are We Still Relying on Russia?
  • July 23, 2024

Why Are We Still Relying on Russia?

The appetite for nuclear energy is growing fast. Here in the US, most adults now favor expanding our nuclear power capabilities because it’s a great alternative to fossil fuels. Unlike wind or solar, nuclear provides energy around the clock. So, why haven’t we built more nuclear power plants?

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