SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Strategies & Market Trends : Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Little Joe who wrote (94030)2/9/2009 11:48:56 PM
From: mishedlo1 Recommendation  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 116555
 
The biggest two things Clinton had at his back were

1) The internet boom increased productivity massively
2) Consumer attitudes

#1 was what allowed Greenspan to reduce rates withing causing price inflation. That in turn fueled the stock market

#2 Boomer attitudes towards buying stuff, computers, cars, boats, houses, etc was on the rise. This too created jobs

Look around now at the attitudes toward debt and the ability for Bernanke to cut interest rates lower. Look for a productivity boom of any kind. The "peace dividend" was simply icing on the cake then and even that is missing now.

Mish



To: Little Joe who wrote (94030)2/10/2009 10:10:16 AM
From: Mike M2  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
LJ, Clinton also had the benefit of huge capital gains tax receipts from the stock market bubble.


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News