Lighthouse Economics
Mark Skidmore
Research, Information and News for Navigating an Uncertain World
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The Saker
Over the past several years, I have found the The Saker to offer a very valuable/helpful perspective on the U.S.-Russia relations/tensions, and geopolitics in general. Last night, I was reviewing The Saker’s philosophy and bio–these quotes (among others) resonated with me: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, againstContinue reading “The Saker”
Timely C.S. Lewis Quote
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our ownContinue reading “Timely C.S. Lewis Quote”
China’s Digital Yuan Comes with an Expiration Date (important article)
https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/chinas-digital-yuan-comes-expiration-date Meanwhile, on “60 Minutes” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted concerns about China’s digital currency and plans for a digital dollar, which would require legislative action. As per Bloomberg: “Powell also said that the central bank was involved in a large-scale research project on a digital dollar, but that any decision to introduce oneContinue reading “China’s Digital Yuan Comes with an Expiration Date (important article)”