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A Meta Analysis

By EWM / November 1, 2021

No word does more heavy lifting in the English language nowadays than meta. If a comedian’s jokes aren’t very funny, we’re told that’s because his […]

What is a ‘Normal’ Rate?

By EWM / October 25, 2021

The narrative being spun in the financial media right now is that inflation is going to cause the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates sooner rather […]

Here for the Duration

By EWM / October 18, 2021

The modern world is awash in a multitude of electronic gizmos and gadgets; and despite their amazing array of functionality, all of these devices are […]

Is it Easy Being Green?

By EWM / October 13, 2021

“It’s not easy being green,” once crooned Kermit the Frog on his lily pad during a melancholy moment. However, as far as the purveyors of […]

Is the S&P 500 Overvalued?

By EWM / October 4, 2021

We are seeing some volatility return to the market after a long absence. As of right now (10/4/2021),  this appears to be episodic and non-trending […]

What is Going on in China?

By EWM / September 27, 2021

In 1997, Wired magazine published an article entitled “The Great Firewall of China” which was one of the first Western media sources to detail the […]