In today’s edition, we highlight an underdiscussed reason why damage from the war hasn’t eaten the U.S. economy: fiscal stimulus.
Middle East
Posted inTAP
Trump and Putin: When Delusional Idiots Go to War
Two autocrats staffed by craven yes-men assumed that Iran and Ukraine were theirs for the taking.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Aftermath: Something Is Going to Snap
So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won’t last forever.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Aftermath: The Trump Who Cried Iran Deal
People have tuned out Trump’s promises of a deal. That is starting a cascade of consequences.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Aftermath: There Is No End to the War With Iran
In today’s edition, we discuss how the haphazard ending to the war won’t divert from the terrible path Donald Trump has led the world down.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Aftermath: The First Corporate Casualty of the Iran War
Spirit Airlines’ demise can be directly traced to the rise in jet fuel prices. That hasn’t stopped corporate Democrats from blaming Biden-era merger policy.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Drone Dominance Isn’t the Vital Lesson of Ukraine
Manpower is still the most critical battlefield resource in a war.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Aftermath: Oil Execs Thrill to Higher Profits From War
Plus: Why Iran won’t make a deal with Trump to end the crisis
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Aftermath: China Is Electrifying Freight Trucking
Trump’s Iran war will only accelerate the process.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Aftermath: Wall Street Is Lying to Itself
Financial futures indicate little damage from the Iran war. Reality begs to differ.