The report by US special counsel Robert Mueller shows that a criminal approach to links between President Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign and Russian interference on his behalf never made much sense. An independent commission would have conducted a more realistic and comprehensive investigation.
After the global risk-off of late 2018, a newfound dovishness on the part of central bankers has combined with other positive developments to revive investors' animal spirits. But with a wide array of financial and political risks clearly in view, one should not assume that the current ebullience will last the year.
Apr 22, 2019 says the Mueller report has laid the groundwork for multiple investigations once the president leaves office.
Apr 22, 2019 considers the balance between competition and cooperation that should characterize trade and monetary policy.
Apr 22, 2019 says that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – but that the cure must still be available.
Apr 22, 2019 notes that while economic indicators are improving, financial and political risks are too numerous to ignore.
Feb 7, 2019 explain how the rise of ultra-powerful superstar firms may be depressing wages.
Apr 9, 2019 & discuss defying the Taliban and how sports can be a platform for politics.
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