Let’s explore how recent economic turmoil has shaped political shifts across Europe and its potential impact on the US elections.

In this video, Richard Vague breaks down the latest data on inflation and interest rates. While a Federal Reserve member suggests more rate hikes, our analysis of key price indexes reveals a different story.

In this episode of 'The Weekly Comment' with Richard Vague, we dive into the real impact of presidential policies on the economy. Do presidents like Biden and Trump truly shape the economy, or is their influence overstated? We explore the recent presidential debate and how the US economy has held steady. What does this mean for the 2024 election?

Explore the impact of high interest rates and the Fed’s policies on your finances in this episode of ‘The Weekly Comment’ with Richard Vague. We dive into how mortgage rates, housing affordability, and inflation are affected. Discover the surprising winners and losers in today’s economic climate and gain insights that few are aware of. Join us for an eye-opening analysis.

Discover how Japan’s 1990s crisis, the 2008 financial crisis, and China’s current troubles, including Evergrande, share striking similarities. Learn about overbuilding, overlending, and private debt’s impact on GDP. This episode of “The Weekly Comment” with Richard Vague reveals unique patterns and implications of these crises. Don’t miss it.

Join Richard Vague as he unravels the enigma of Japan’s towering government debt, which stands at an eye-popping 229% of GDP!

Join Richard Vague as he delves into private credit investments, linking them to the volatile junk bonds era of the 1980s. Explore private credit intricacies, reasons for scrutiny, and recent financial warnings. Gain insights into private sector debt stability and the risks and rewards of private credit in this essential financial analysis.

Tychos' Richard Vague uncovers the truth behind the media hype as we debunk common misconceptions about US credit card debt. Learn why the current levels, while record-breaking, need to be seen in context, and explore the real impact of credit card debt compared to other types of household debt.

Join us as we delve into the critical role of infrastructure in driving economic growth and examine why US infrastructure lags behind global counterparts. Explore the impact of underinvestment on our nation’s competitiveness and future prosperity.

We delve into the often misunderstood relationship between government deficits and household net worth. Drawing from compelling data and insightful analysis, we uncover the surprising truth behind the numbers.

Interest rates have soared to a near two-decade high, the implications for the federal government and households are profound. Join us as we explore how these interest payments, often vilified in the media, actually serve as a vital component of household wealth accumulation, influencing investment strategies and financial security for millions. Discover who holds the majority of this debt and who ultimately benefits from these interest payments.

Discover surprising insights into the ownership of U.S. Treasury debt, including the role of foreign countries, the impact of trade deficits, and the significant holdings by the Federal Reserve. Gain a deeper understanding of how these dynamics influence the economy and debunk common misconceptions surrounding government debt and deficit spending.

Tychos' Richard Vague analyzes the rise in corporate profits to record highs, highlighting their impact on household net income.

Tychos' Richard Vague explores the intricacies of price index adjustments to wage growth. As he navigates through the maze of statistics, one thing becomes abundantly clear: economic growth hasn't quite translated equitably into workers' pockets.

Tychos' Richard Vague offers an in-depth analysis of the European Union's journey from post-war reconciliation to current economic and political complexities, assessing its achievements and challenges amid debates on sovereignty and rising nationalism.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of the US economy and provides insights into where it may be heading in the near future.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the economic implications of declining population growth, acknowledging its environmental importance while emphasizing the challenges it poses for GDP growth, aging demographics, and the need for strategic responses.

Tychos' Richard Vague takes a look at Germany's economy over the past 20 years and provides insights on the seemingly unavoidable recession.

Tychos' Richard Vague compares the stock markets of the U.S. and China and provides insights on the valuation of Chinese companies.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the lead up to the infamous 1970s inflation and how the U.S. was able to reign in soaring prices.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses a brief history of U.S. inflation since the beginning of the 19th century, with an emphasis on one of the more recent bouts, the 1960s.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses several key indicators that may confirm whether or not stock valuations are too high.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses what led to the current concerns in the U.S. banking industry and what can be done to alleviate the problems.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the recent liquidation order of China's Evergrande Group, and what this means for their economy.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses population trends in the world's seven largest countries and what this means for their respective economies.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses common misconceptions among the relationship between inflation, money supply, and debt growth.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent price trends within the world's largest stock markets.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the reasons behind the recent slowdown in global GDP growth.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses housing costs in the U.S. and why homes are no longer affordable, especially for first time and low-income home buyers.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the impact debt and money supply growth has on interest rates and where these rates may be headed in the near future.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the recent GDP growth in India and provides a brief snapshot of their economy's most important indicators.

Tychos' Richard Vague expands on last week's video on household saving of the world's largest seven economies by discussing the inequality within those saving numbers.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses household saving of the world's largest seven economies.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the vulnerability of the U.S. economy to oil prices through time.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent deflationary trends in China and compares them to price trends in the remaining largest economies.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses student debt levels in the US and the UK and compares the borrower repayment structures of both countries.

Tychos' Richard Vague provides an economic understanding of the current situation in the Middle East.

Tychos' Richard Vague compares the standard of living between generations and whether or not Millennials and Gen-Zers can maintain the levels displayed by previous generations.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the reasons behind the recent decline in home prices in the U.K.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the rapid growth of equity-linked derivatives and the impact this has on stock prices.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of Australia's economy and how it compares to the world's largest countries.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the reasons behind the rapid economic expansion of Taiwan.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the recent economic headlines following the release of the 2022 Census Poverty Report

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent trends in the balance sheets of the world's largest central banks

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent trends in the government balance sheets of the world's seven largest economies.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the reasons behind Germany's recent trade struggles and what this means for their economic growth.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the reasons behind the recent slowdown in China's economic growth

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the increased inequality as a result of the debt boom during the three years of the pandemic.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the recent downgrade of U.S. debt by Fitch Ratings and demonstrates the relationship of government debt and household net worth

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the reasons behind the slow economic growth of the U.K.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the truth about government debt and its impact on the economy.

Tychos’ Richard Vague discusses the winners and losers during periods of high interest rates and the impact it has on the economy

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses loan growth, the housing market, and the possibility of a recession.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling against the Biden Administration's Student Loan Forgiveness plan and the impact this decision will have on the economy.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses India and their rapid economic expansion. As India is now the third largest economy in the world on an international purchasing power parity basis.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent inflation trends and provides evidence to support the notion that high inflation in the U.S. is over

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent real estate booms in Britain and the US and how this rapid build up of debt led to economic downturns in the 1990s and 2000s

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent trends in net exports, debt, and GDP in both France and Germany

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent debt trends in India and how they compare to world's largest economies

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent private debt trends in China

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of the US commercial real estate market

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent private debt trends in Japan

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses Brexit and its impact on United Kingdom's economy

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of U.S. inflation

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent debt growth trends in the U.S.

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of the U.S. derivatives market

Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the Federal Reserve and provides his thoughts on its role in the US economy