by Justin M. Ptak | May 15, 2026 | Economics
This article was originally published by Justin M. Ptak at The Mises Institute. There is something almost absurd about a government minting money at a loss. A coin—the most basic unit—becomes instead a confession, not just of inefficiency, but of a deeper fracture...
by Mac Slavo | May 13, 2026 | Economics
United States President Donald Trump, along with other lawmakers, has suggested that the ruling class suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes in order to lower the cost of fuel at the pump. Americans have been struggling with the high cost of fuel, which has...
by Jacob Thomas | May 9, 2026 | Economics
This article was originally published by Jacob Thomas at Natural News. President Donald Trump warned he will monitor which companies seek refunds on tariffs the Supreme Court declared illegal, suggesting forgone refunds could earn his favor. Trump called it brilliant...
by Mac Slavo | Apr 15, 2026 | War, Economics
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that a global recession is coming, thanks to the war with Iran. Any further escalation would trigger a global recession that would harm the United Kingdom far more than any other G7 country. In its half-yearly update,...
by Ryan McMaken | Apr 15, 2026 | Economics
This article was originally published by Ryan McMaken at The Mises Institute. The US Treasury Department last week released its monthly report on federal spending and revenue. March spending for the US federal government was up by more than $20 billion, or by nearly...
by Mac Slavo | Apr 10, 2026 | Economics
This article was originally published by John McKearn at The Mises Institute. Your dollar has lost 96-97 percent of its purchasing power since 1913. This is not bad luck or mysterious market forces. It is the result of deliberate policy choices that steadily, quietly...