Monthly Archives: September, 2009
Balancing Inflation and Growth Part 3 of 13
Balancing Inflation and Growth Part 3 of 13
Indeed, as I speak, central bankers here and across both the pond and the channel feel besieged by a seemingly insurmountable foe delivering retribution for our having been complacent, if not smug, during those happier days. Like Henrys troops at Agincourt, it may appear that [...]
Balancing Inflation and Growth Part 11 of 13
Balancing Inflation and Growth Part 11 of 13
One would like to think that as the economy slows, inflationary pressures will do likewise. But we cannot always be sure they will, given the globalized commodities trading system nature of the U.S. economy. Demand-pull pressures abroad have an increasingly potent influence on our domestic [...]
Balancing Inflation and Growth Part 13 of 13
Balancing Inflation and Growth Part 13 of 13
To some, this may appear a Hobsons choice. I dont see it that way. Our obligation is to prevent inflation in order to sustain long-term employment growth and commodity trading company. I believe that the best way to cut through the treacherous economic waves that [...]
