Peter's Blog

Shock Therapy: Reforming U.S. Energy

In an era of global uncertainty and volatile energy markets, the United States stands at a crossroads. Our nation’s energy policy has long been a patchwork of regulations, subsidies, and political compromises that have stifled innovation and hindered our path to true energy independence. It’s time for a bold new approach: unleashing the power of […]

Volatility Incoming: The End of the Yen Carry Trade

Earlier this year, we discussed the likelihood of the yen carry trade unwinding under the BoJ’s decision to end decades of zero-interest rate policy, or ZIRP. That unwinding now appears to be entering full swing.

Farewell, Democracy: Venezuelan Socialism Is Here to Stay

“I speak to you with the calmness of the truth,” Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González told supporters, who had gathered outside his campaign headquarters in Caracas. “We have in our hands the tally sheets that demonstrate our categorical and mathematically irreversible victory.”

Chinese Taking Advantage of Yen Weakness as Domestic Retail Struggles

As the Chinese central bank slashes interest rates in a bid to save its floundering economy, and the Bank of Japan continually intervenes to the tune of billions to save its dying yen, wealthy Chinese consumers are headed in droves to Japan to take advantage of the exchange rate and load up on fancy goods. […]

Prepper Paradise: Gold’s Power When It All Goes Down

Society’s linear march forward is used to justify numerous seemingly innocuous lifestyle choices. The assumption that the way things have been is the way they will continue to be is the unquestionable tenet at the root of a carefree ideology that can lead to horrid unintended consequences when it all goes down.

Transforming the USPS Through Privatization

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is a cornerstone of American communication and commerce. However, it has faced mounting challenges in the form of inefficiency and waste. Privatization is a way to address these issues and transform the USPS into a more efficient, innovative, and financially sustainable entity.

Boeing, Money Printing, and the Military-Industrial Complex

Boeing’s commercial jets struggle, but its military machines thrive, all fueled by endless fiat money.

Will China Be the First Domino in a Global Collapse?

The increasingly desperate, secretive Chinese Communist Party may be powerless to stop the combination of downward trends which, upon passing an event horizon, could trigger a global collapse as the world’s second-largest national economy continues to edge closer to the brink.

Inflation “Cooled” in June, So Why is Consumer Confidence Still Tanking?

The recent CPI report showed that inflation is, according to official data, cooling down — so why are consumers more worried for the future than they’ve been in months? If prices are coming down, shouldn’t that fuel higher confidence and a greater collective sense of economic well-being? One simple answer is that the official data […]

Revitalizing Public Transit Through Privatization

Across America’s cities, the inherent flaws in public transportation are becoming all too apparent. There are few urban residents who have no qualms with their public transit system. From aging infrastructure, budgets that struggle to cover costs, and a noticeable decline in ridership, there’s a growing argument for the privatization of transit infrastructure. This move […]