Mass conversions to Roth IRAs could produce a gusher of revenue, reducing our budget deficit by as much as half next year.
Donald L. Luskin
Greece Gets TARPed
Monday, April 12, 2010
The euro is saved, for now. But a lawless rescue is a permanent blow to credibility.
Updates on China, Oil, Jobs, the Consumer, and the Fed
Friday, April 9, 2010
The yuan moves oil, jobs move consumption, and unemployment keeps the Fed on hold.
On the March Jobs Report
Friday, April 2, 2010
A weak report: employment and unemployment are growing at the same time.
No Protectionism Threat: Yuan To Bet?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Schumer-Graham tariff bill is back, and China will probably blink again.
Obamacare: Do Markets Care?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
So many anti-growth long-fuse tax bombs, and so little reaction.
March FOMC Preview
Monday, March 15, 2010
The "extended period" language will stay -- there's just no reason to drop it.
On Yellen for Fed Vice Chair
Friday, March 12, 2010
Another smart Obama appointment emphasizing policy continuity.
On the February Jobs Report
Friday, March 5, 2010
It makes recession-end "official," but leaves a slow road back to full employment ahead.
The Case for Ambivalence, Volume Three
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Data continues to confirm that we're only in a recovery, not a real expansion.