Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall With oil prices on the rise, Biden is on a mission to get his hands on more oil. Problem is, nobody wants to produce and sell more oil. The question today is why, with exorbitant prices, would nobody want to bring more oil to market? Here’s what’s happening ..read more

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The Federal Reserve is tightening their belt. With inflation skyrocketing, Jerome Powell is transitioning their focus from growth to fighting inflation. Here is exactly what’s going on ..read more

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Bills Summarized: Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act Sponsorers: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Covered Persons: Legislators, their spouses, and dependent children Covered Asset Requirements: Must put their stocks, mutual funds, and government bonds into a blind trust managed by an independent party for the duration of their congressional career Punishment: A fine equivalent to the member’s entire congressional salary   Banning Insider Trading in Congress Act Sponsorer: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) Covered Persons: Legislators and ..read more

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Since the beginning of the pandemic there has been a microchip shortage. This shortage is exacerbated by the fact that 90% of semiconductors are made in Taiwan. Congressional Democrats have introduced a bill to encourage domestic microchip production through a series of tax cuts and subsidies. Here is exactly what’s happening ..read more

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The management of Argentina’s economy swings wildly from conservative to progressive to conservative stewards. Former Conservative President Mauricio Macri signed a contract with the IMF that was incredibly restrictive to Argentina’s politicians. After losing reelection, President Alberto Fernandez took over and renegotiate the contract. Here’s exactly what’s happening in the ongoing story of Argentina’s economy ..read more

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Stocks are down, and bond yields are up. That means bonds are paying out more money than they used to. So, why do bond issuers have to pay higher prices when competing investments are down? Inflation and federal reserve proposed rate hikes are pushing up rates. Here is exactly what’s happening ..read more

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall When Erdogan announced he was pursuing growth at all costs, he wasn’t kidding. Unfortunately, with skyrocketing inclination, that cost is continuing to rise. Here is how the Turkish Central Bank is thinking about monetary policy and a Pro vs. Con analysis of their conclusions ..read more

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Inflation is driven by three primary factors, supply of goods, supply of money, and number of transactions. The Federal Reserve has put it’s thumb on the scale to push consumption. They are achieving this by printing and distributing money and tanking interest rates to make spending a more appealing option than saving. Here is the debate over how to tweak these systems to address inflation ..read more

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