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The bond markets were the talk of the city today in London with continued uncertainty putting a bid under the street. Bunds were up over one and half points in...

The Monetary History of the Mongols

QUESTION:  Dear Martin, Attached please find a review of a book on the achievements of Khan (1162- 1227). Despite his image, this visionary leader adopted some...

Germany & France Still Demand Repayment

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her French counterpart Francois Hollande have called on Greece to make “serious” proposals. There is no such thing...

What if NAFTA Became a Monetary Union?

OK. Let’s try to explain Europe a different way. What if the USA adopted a policy that said NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) should move from a...

Margaret Thatcher Was the ONLY Head of State Who Saw the Risk of the Euro

Let’s face reality. Margaret Thatcher was a polarizing figure for most in Britain failed to understand what she really was trying to accomplish. Her whole...

Who Prints Euro Notes?

QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong Who prints euro notes? Could Greece just flood the market is euro banknotes? Thanks you for your guidance PK REPLY: Legally, both the...

Knife Control: When You Can’t Impose Gun Control Because There Are No Guns

In Britain where citizens do not have the right to have a gun, violence still takes place using older methods, such as knives. Now, they are asking people...

ECB & Troika Retaliate Against Greek People

Some readers sent in comments that my use of the phrase “World War III by economic means using the pen” was harsh, so let me state this very clearly. Brussels...

Greece Shuts Down Access to Safe Deposit Boxes

COMMENT: Hello Martin, A few minutes ago the deputy Minister of Finance Mrs Olga Valavani said safe deposit boxes will be reserved! Bank officials denied this...

Berlin WEC Nov 28-29 – Looking into Group Fare Tickets from NYC to Berlin

We are looking into group rates for flights to Berlin from the USA since we have many people interested at this time. We will let you know how our discussions go...