Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Libra Unraveling: Network of “Partners” Like Visa and Mastercard Refusing Even to Give Lip Service

Quelle surprise! Facebook’s touted Libra partners are getting cold feet.

Links 10/2/19

Peter Dorman: Give a Gift to Yourself, By Way of Naked Capitalism

How Naked Capitalism helps make readers wider, deeper, and more reflective thinkers, be-ers and activists.

The Implementation Flaw in Warren’s Wealth Tax

There are better ways to skin fat cats than Warren’s wealth tax.

Secular Stagnation: The Limits of Conventional Wisdom

The debate over secular stagnation continues, yet orthodox economists are loath to admit that the needed fix is more demand, which means more government spending.

The Self-Set Impeachment Trap

The Democrats are going about impeachment in a particularly stupid way.

Well Done! Met Our Second Fundraising Target Quickly, on to the Third: Supporting the Comments Section

The caliber of the comments section is Naked Capitalism’s secret sauce. Please invest to keep it lively!

2:00PM Water Cooler 10/1/2019

This is Naked Capitalism fundraising week. 417 donors have already invested in our efforts to combat corruption and predatory conduct, particularly in the financial realm. Please join us and participate via our donation page, which shows how to give via check, credit card, debit card, or PayPal. Read about why we’re doing this fundraiser, what […]

Mark Carney’s Trojan Unicorn — Are Central Banks Considering Stealth Nationalization in Sovereign Digital Currencies?

Mark Carney talks about digital soverign currencies. But is he really describing nationalization? And if so, whither the commercial banks?

Links 10/1/19

Matt Stoller: The Great Turn Is Beginning

Stoller’s fundraiser theme is cracks among the elites are getting serious.

Brexit: Out of Runway

How long can Johnson keep his Brexit deal fantasy going?

Rural Hospital Closings Reach Crisis Stage, Leaving Millions Without Nearby Health Care

How rural hospital closures have serious knock-on effects.

Trump’s Latest Trade War Move Sends Oil Tanking

Oil markets see Trump’s continuing China trade threats as a downer.

London Meetup (with Jerri-Lynn, Clive, Richard Smith), 3rd October: We Look Forward to Seeing You!

London meetup, 3rd October, with Jerri-Lynn, Clive, and Richard Smith.