Michael Hudson on The Euro Without Germany | naked capitalism
Conor: Germany’s swift demise reminds me of the German intelligence agent Bachmann in “A Most Wanted Man.” He’s led to believe he’s operating on an equal level with CIA and…
Links 9/30/22 | naked capitalism
Lambert and I, and many readers, agree that Ukraine has prompted the worst informational environment ever. We hope readers will collaborate in mitigating the fog of war — both real…
“End War in Ukraine” Say 66 Nations at UN General Assembly | naked capitalism
Conor: This is a good reminder that a) this war could be brought to an end if that wasn’t the last thing the US and the UK wanted, and b)…
European Systemic Risk Board Issues First Ever “General Warning” About “Financial Stability Risks” | naked capitalism
The European Systemic Risk Board is essentially an offshoot of the European Central Bank. And central banks are normally the last to admit that a crisis is around the corner,…
Russia Seeking UN Security Council Meeting Over Nord Stream “Act of International Terrorism.” What Else Might Russia Do? | naked capitalism
Your humble blogger is supposed to be on vacation in Maine. The “in Maine” part is holding up, but I felt compelled to make a remark about the Nord Stream…
U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, updated GDP confirms
The numbers: The U.S. shrank in the first six months of the year, revised government figures confirm, and painted a picture of economy buffeted by strong headwinds and tailwinds. Gross…
Links 9/29/22 | naked capitalism
Lambert and I, and many readers, agree that Ukraine has prompted the worst informational environment ever. We hope readers will collaborate in mitigating the fog of war — both real…
We Need to Elect More Leaders From the Labor Movement Into Government | naked capitalism
John here. I believe this piece is particularly relevant in the USA where there isn’t the in-built connection between one of the major political parties and the organized labor movement.…
Indian Anger at Khalistan Referendum Costs Canadian Higher Education Sector | naked capitalism
By John McGregor, a translator and political violence researcher On 19 September, a large number of Sikhs in Canada voted in an entirely unofficial referendum. On the ballot was the…
Research into 1930s commuting in London shows how public transport boosts the labour market | naked capitalism
John here. The Tory evisceration of public services in the UK has effects across all aspects of life. In the light of the recent cancellation of bus lines and an…