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Name: Capital Account
Genre: News
Released: 2012-05-13

2012
1 Season

Capital Account is a news and investigative show that covers a wide range of financial topics, focusing on global economic issues, financial policy, and their impact on society. The show is produced by RT News, and is hosted by Lauren Lyster and Demetri Kofinas. Each episode of Capital Account is divided into two main segments. The first segment covers news and current events in the financial world, with a particular focus on topics that are not generally covered by mainstream media. These topics may include the latest developments in cryptocurrency, the rise of the gig economy, or the impact of trade policies on international relations.

The second segment of each episode is an in-depth interview with an industry expert or thought leader, who shares their insights and analysis on a specific topic. These guests may come from the worlds of finance, academia, or government, and may focus on topics ranging from central banking to income inequality.

One of the key strengths of Capital Account is its ability to present complex financial concepts in a way that is accessible to a general audience. Hosts Lauren Lyster and Demetri Kofinas are skilled communicators who are able to break down complex economic theories and explain them in a way that is both informative and engaging. The show also benefits from high-quality production values, with crisp visuals and clear audio that enhance the viewing experience.

Throughout its run, Capital Account has covered a wide range of topics and events, highlighting the interconnectedness of global finance and the real-world impact of financial policies. Some of the most notable episodes have included coverage of the Occupy Wall Street movement, the Greek debt crisis, and the rise of China as a global economic superpower.

Critics have praised Capital Account for its insightful analysis and commitment to independent journalism. Some have noted that the show provides a valuable counterpoint to mainstream media coverage of financial topics, which can often be narrow or sensationalistic.

Overall, Capital Account is a thoughtful and thought-provoking show that offers a unique perspective on the world of finance. Whether you are a casual observer or a seasoned financial professional, the show is sure to provide you with new insights and perspectives on global economic issues.

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Seasons

143. Minting the Plastic Coin & Countering Claims of Metals Manipulation W/Chris Martenson & Keith Weiner

January 4, 2013

In spite of major risks and lack of corporate transparency, the stock market has made strong gains over the last year.

142. The Les Miserables State and the Trillion Dollar Treasury Coin: Stop the Presses!!

January 3, 2013

Economist Nouriel Roubini predicted another crisis in the US in his Financial Times op-ed, he warned readers "given the dysfunctional nature of the American political system.

141. Fed Guzzles Salt and Fresh Water Ideologies While Washington Strikes a Dairy Deal

January 2, 2013

As we begin 2013, we reflect on some economic predictions that never came true. After the Fed's unprecedented actions in 2008, some predicted massive double digit inflation by now.

141. Fed Guzzles Salt and Fresh Water Ideologies While Washington Strikes a "Dairy Deal"

January 1, 2013

As we begin 2013, we reflect on some economic predictions that never came true. After the Fed's unprecedented actions in 2008, some predicted massive double digit inflation by now.

140. David Collum Presents His 2012 Year in Review Ahead of the Mayan Non Apocalypse

December 21, 2012

Today is the end date of the ancient Mayan Long Count calendar, which some believe marks the end of civilization.

140. David Collum Presents His 2012 "Year in Review" Ahead of the Mayan Non-Apocalypse

December 20, 2012

Today is the end date of the ancient Mayan Long Count calendar, which some believe marks the end of civilization.

139. Eric Fry and Joel Bowman Catch the Train of Opportunity On Their Way Out of the US!

December 19, 2012

As the US fiscal cliff approaches, Reuters reports Republicans are preparing a House vote on John Boehner's 'Plan B,' a plan the White house has promised to veto.

138. Former Fed VP James Savage Takes Aim at Fedspeak + Car2Go CEO On Back2Future Travel!

December 18, 2012

As expected, UBS settled over accusations of Libor rigging, paying a 1.5 billion dollar fine.

137. GATA's Bill Murphy & Chris Powell Call Out Gold and Silver Market Manipulation Conspiracy Critics

December 17, 2012

Several Japanese pension funds started to invest in gold for the first time, according to the Wall Street Journal.

136. Neil Barofsky On UBS Criminal Charges for LIBOR and HSBC Money Laundering Wrist Slap

December 16, 2012

UBS is expected to pay as much as 1.6 billion dollars to settle charges of Libor rigging with US, UK, and Swiss authorities, according to Bloomberg.

135. Jim Grant Honey I Shrunk the Yield Curve

December 14, 2012

Whether it's going over the fiscal cliff or Spanish house prices suffering a severe fall, there seems to be a universal financial fear of gravity.

135. Jim Grant: Honey, I Shrunk the Yield Curve!!

December 13, 2012

Whether it's going over the fiscal cliff or Spanish house prices suffering a severe fall, there seems to be a universal financial fear of gravity.

134. Cate Long: Muniland, The Happiest Place On Earth?

December 12, 2012

Municipal bonds, traditionally seen as a safe investment, were the basis of Meredith Whitney's crisis warnings in 2010.

133. Jim Rickards: the Fed Is Racing to Create Inflation Before the US Economy Implodes!

December 11, 2012

It's Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision day! As expected, the Fed announced it will expand its bond-buying program with 45 billion dollars a month in longer-term treasury securities, after the conclusion of Operation Twist at the end of this year.

132. Stephanie Kelton On Modern Monetary Theory's Goals for Full Employment and Government Deficits

December 10, 2012

When speaking about fiscal cliff solutions, anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist said President Obama has no more reason to increase taxes today than he did two years ago, when he extended the Bush tax cuts.

131. Eric Sprott: Silver to Outshine Gold As the Investment of This Decade

December 9, 2012

Today news headlines proclaimed "Gold rises" due to Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti's plans to resign, while CNBC cited expectations of future Federal Reserve easing.

130. Barry Habib and John Butler Are We Buying Housing or Burning the Furniture

December 7, 2012

The BLS jobs number report for November came in better than expected with 146 thousand jobs added and unemployment dropping to 7.7 percent, the lowest since 2008.

130. Barry Habib and John Butler: Are We Buying Housing or Burning the Furniture?

December 6, 2012

The BLS jobs number report for November came in better than expected with 146 thousand jobs added and unemployment dropping to 7.7 percent, the lowest since 2008.

129. Economic and Political Lessons from 1775, A Good Time for Revolution w/ Kevin Phillips

December 5, 2012

When Timothy Geithner was asked if the administration is prepared to go over the Fiscal Cliff if Republicans do not agree to raise taxes on the wealthy (those earning 250,000 dollars per year or more), he responded "Absolutely."

128. Ex-CEO of Olympus Blows the Whistle On Fraud and a Culture of Dysfunction in Japan

December 4, 2012

Recently, top bosses and executives at Olympus, the Japanese manufacturer of medical equipment and cameras, pleaded guilty to fraud in one of Japan's largest corporate scandals.

127. Eichengreen On the Gold Standard, the Dollar Standard, and a New Global Currency Order

December 3, 2012

Yesterday the GOP made a counteroffer to the White House's Fiscal Cliff proposals.

126. Sheila Bair On the Consequences of ZIRP, Bank Bailouts, and a Post-Geithner Treasury!

December 2, 2012

Wall Street banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, are looking to help their foreign customers skirt new US regulations for over-the-counter derivatives.

125. William Janeway Bullish On Bubbles Bearish On IPOs and Bustn On Carried Interest

November 30, 2012

It has been almost a month since the election, yet the Fiscal Cliff continues to drive the news cycle and Washington politics.

125. William Janeway: Bullish On Bubbles, Bearish On IPO's, and Bust'n On Carried Interest!

November 29, 2012

It has been almost a month since the election, yet the Fiscal Cliff continues to drive the news cycle and Washington politics.

124. Bob English on Geithner Leaving Derivatives Backdoor Open as He Walks Out the Front!

November 28, 2012

In Washington, not all deadlines are as pressing as the Fiscal Cliff.

123. Why Nations Fail and Robber Barons Succeed With Dr. James Robinson!

November 27, 2012

It has been more than 10 years since Argentina defaulted on its debt, but the saga continues with creditors to this day.

122. The Dollar Collapse Revisited and a Bull Market in US Treasuries With Peter Schiff

November 26, 2012

US Cyber Monday sales broke records as online shoppers shelled out 30 percent more on web deals compared to 2011.

121. Egypt's Market Plunge, US Food Bank Drought, and Turkish Gold Trade With Michael Krieger

November 25, 2012

Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi struggles to resolve a political crisis created after he granted himself new powers by decree on Thursday.

120. Don't Be Fooled by Fiscal Cliff Circus, the Eurozone Drama Is Still a Crisis

November 22, 2012

EU leaders failed to reach an agreement on a budget deal, as wealthier EU countries pushed for more restraint in the proposed 7 year spending plan.

119. Hedging Against Volatility in a Bull Market of Fear w Christopher Cole

November 21, 2012

Since the VIX is considered the stock market's "fear gauge," and its measure of volatility is currently very low, does this mean that the markets are back to normal?

119. Hedging Against Volatility in a Bull Market of Fear w/ Christopher Cole!

November 20, 2012

Since the VIX is considered the stock market's "fear gauge," and its measure of volatility is currently very low, does this mean that the markets are back to normal?

118. Eric Hunsader On Sex and Corruption Lawsuit at the SEC and HFT Jaywalking

November 19, 2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission expanded an enforcement probe, reportedly intensifying scrutiny of stock exchanges.

117. Steve Keen On Private Money Creation & the Myth of Fractional Reserve Lending

November 18, 2012

Just 30 percent of S&P 500 companies beat top-line expectations while about 65 percent beat earnings expectations in the third quarter, according to Bloomberg.

116. A Critical Look at the IEA Outlook for American Energy Independence, Oil and Natural Gas

November 15, 2012

Prices on crude oil rose to $111 a barrel due to concern over fighting between Israel and Gaza.

115. Chris Whalen Shatters Consensus On US Housing Recovery and Talks 'Basel III Cliff'

November 14, 2012

President Barack Obama announced that he will call for 1.6 trillion dollars in additional tax revenue during the Fiscal Cliff budget negotiations with congressional leaders on Friday.

114. CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton On HFT Regulations, Silver Manipulation Probe & MF Global

November 13, 2012

The New York Stock Exchange suspends trading in 216 companies for most of the day, according to the FT.

113. Greece Back On the Brink, IEA Projects US Oil Bonanza and a Betting On a Grand Fiscal Bargain!

November 12, 2012

News on: Greece Back On the Brink, IEA Projects US Oil Bonanza and a Betting On a Grand Fiscal Bargain!

112. Mike Maloney On the Fiscal Cliff and the "Holy Sh*t" Demographic Bankrupting America

October 9, 2012

UK prosecutors are ready to arrest former traders and rate setters at UBS, RBS, and Barclays for questioning over their role in the Libor scandal.

111. Dan Ariely On Wall Street Fraud and the Psychology of a Cheater

November 8, 2012

According to a Wall Street Journal analysis more than two-dozen companies over the past five years neglected to tell investors they were preparing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

110. James Turk On the Overestimated Gold Stock the German Repatriation and an EU Crisis

November 7, 2012

President Obama won re-election last night and during his victory speech he declared "What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth."

110. James Turk On the Overestimated Gold Stock, the German Repatriation, and an EU Crisis

November 6, 2012

President Obama won re-election last night and during his victory speech he declared "What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth."

109. Forecasting for the Post-Election Economy and a Post-Bernanke Federal Reserve

November 5, 2012

Today US voters head to the polls to elect the next President and many congressional representatives.

108. The Consequences of Borrowing Stability from the Future to Forstall Volatility Today!!

November 4, 2012

Bond speculators doubled their long exposure to US ten-year Treasuries last week, according to CFTC data reported by Reuters.

107. What Happens When Jobs Rise But Leave Wages and Living Standards Behind

November 2, 2012

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report for October revealed an unemployment rate increase of a tenth of a percent to 7.9 percent.

107. What Happens When Jobs Rise But Leave Wages and Living Standards Behind?

November 1, 2012

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report for October revealed an unemployment rate increase of a tenth of a percent to 7.9 percent.

106. An Empire of Debt Leading to a "Crack-up" in the Global Monetary System With Bill Bonner

October 31, 2012

US President Obama returned to the campaign trail today, holding his first post-Sandy event.

105. Hedging the Sandy Shell Game of Eroding Investor Confidence With Catastrophe Bonds

October 30, 2012

The US stock market reopened today after the longest weather related shutdown since the Great Blizzard of 1888.

104. Jim Rogers Goes Short US Treasuries Talks JP Morgan Silver and a Boom in North Korea

October 26, 2012

US GDP rose by two percent in the third quarter, slightly above the 1.9 percent economists forecast.

104. Jim Rogers Goes Short US Treasuries, Talks JP Morgan Silver, and a Boom in North Korea!

October 25, 2012

US GDP rose by two percent in the third quarter, slightly above the 1.9 percent economists forecast.

103. An End to Exponential Easing at the Altar of Bernanke's Faith Based Inflation!

October 24, 2012

The top executives at more than 80 big US corporations sent a letter to Congress asking for "comprehensive and pro-growth tax reform, which broadens the base, lowers rates, raises revenues and reduces the deficit."

102. Must Watch "Rumble in the Monetary Jungle" With Karl Denninger and Mike Norman!!

October 23, 2012

The Federal Open Market Committee did not announce anything new in its statement following its two day meeting.

101. The Precious Metal Barter Tax and IRS Mission Creep!

October 22, 2012

Last night Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off in a debate on foreign policy, but foreign tax policy was not ever brought up.

100. Doug Casey On How to Hedge Against Political Risk in the Greater Depression

October 21, 2012

Tonight, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama meet for their final Presidential debate, amid tightening polls.

99. Lew Rockwell Explains How the Federal Reserve Enables War Empire and Destroys the Middle Class

October 19, 2012

The accused Federal Reserve bomb plotter's home country wants details on his case.

99. Lew Rockwell Explains How the Federal Reserve Enables War, Empire, and Destroys the Middle Class

October 18, 2012

The accused Federal Reserve bomb plotter's home country wants details on his case.

98. From Floppy Disk Crash of '87 to Flash Crash of Today With the Nanex Algo Hunter

October 17, 2012

Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of Black Monday, the New York Stock Exchange's largest single day drop, in percentage terms, in its entire history.

97. Obamney vs Robama: an Anarchic View of America's Economic and Political Duopoly!

October 16, 2012

Last night the two main contenders for US President debated issues including tax policy, jobs, energy, and the national debt.

96. Depression-Proof Banking and Monetary Mayhem in Myanmar w/ Chris Mayer!

October 15, 2012

Concern about another global recession, the euro zone crisis, the US fiscal cliff and a slowdown in major emerging economies.

95. Algorithmic Trading to Algorithmic Campaigning, Behind the Political Scene With Sasha Issenberg

October 11, 2012

Last night was the US vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan.

93. Nigel Farage On the Rise of UKIP, the Fall of Europe, and the Parallels for the US

October 10, 2012

Nigel Farage is a UK politician with a strong US following. He has seen his own party, UKIP, grow from a fringe faction to a viable mainstream alternative.

92. Financial War in Iran, Riots in Greece and Jobless Conspiracies in the US

October 8, 2012

The IMF lowered growth forecasts and warned of a world-wide recession in its World Economic Outlook report.

91. Joe Biden's Pre-Debate Gaffe Meets Jon Corzine's Orange Jumpsuit w/James Koutoulas!

October 7, 2012

The first US vice presidential debate of the 2012 presidential race is a few days away.

90. Chris Martenson On What Job Numbers, the Fed, and a Drop in Oil Prices Are Hiding

October 4, 2012

The ECB plans to use its unlimited bond buying program, known as OMT, to buy sovereign bonds for one or two months and then suspend purchases during an assessment period, according to Reuters.

88. Gerald Celente On the Presidential Reality Show and Lessons from the JFK Assassination

October 3, 2012

We take a look into politics and foreign policy.

87. Reggie Middleton On Apples iBubble and the JP MorganBear Sterns Lawsuit

October 2, 2012

In the most recent development of the Samsung vs. Apple patent war, Samsung is suing Apple on grounds that the iPhone 5 infringes on its patents.

87. Reggie Middleton On Apple's "iBubble," and the JP Morgan/Bear Sterns Lawsuit

October 1, 2012

In the most recent development of the Samsung vs. Apple patent war, Samsung is suing Apple on grounds that the iPhone 5 infringes on its patents.

86. Karl Denninger On the Hidden GDP Tax and Losing the Deficit Debate

September 30, 2012

I'm Lauren Lyster in Washington D.C. US Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Barack Obama may be gearing for a "face-off" in their first presidential debate this Wednesday, but are they both already losers in the deficit debate?

85. Heidi Moore On Market Mysticism and Trading the Stars With Financial Astrology

September 27, 2012

In today's show, we discuss the legacy of the financial crisis; a legacy that is still being "unwound" through the "too-big-to-fail" banking system, a cliche that our guest Heidi Moore, says may be too simplistic.

83. Matina Stevis On Human and Capital Flight Into and Out of Europe

September 26, 2012

I'm Lauren Lyster in Washington D.C. Just when you thought the Eurozone crisis was getting a little boring, same old news

82. Jim Grant Offers His Observations On QE to Infinity and the Great Levitation

September 24, 2012

The Fed was once credited with what came to be known as "The Great Moderation."

82. Jim Grant Offers His Observations On QE to Infinity and the Great Levitation!

September 23, 2012

The Fed was once credited with what came to be known as "The Great Moderation."

81. Peter Tchir On the Dangers and Pitfalls of a World Reaching for Holy Grail Yield!

September 25, 2012

More than $100 billion of U.S. corporate-bonds were issued in September, the third time issuance has crossed that monthly threshold since 1995, according to data provider Dealogic.

80. David Stockman On Federal Reserve Arrogance and Monetary Mission Creep

September 21, 2012

Now that the Fed has announced QE3 and Japan announced QE 8, Brazil is threatening defensive measures and bringing talk of Currency wars back, according to multiple press reports.

80. David Stockman On Federal Reserve Arrogance and Monetary Mission Creep!

September 20, 2012

Now that the Fed has announced QE3 and Japan announced QE 8, Brazil is threatening defensive measures and bringing talk of Currency wars back, according to multiple press reports.

79. John Mauldin and Jim Rickards Discuss the Looming Debt Crisis and the Fiscal Abyss!

September 19, 2012

The Eurozone Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) points to a European recession, according to Markit Economics.

78. Senator Alan Simpson On the Deficit Cutting "Stink-Bomb" in Congress' Garden Party!

September 18, 2012

Simpson-Bowles, Obama's bipartisan deficit commission of 2010, has become a political football in the Presidential race.

77. "QE to Infinity and Beyond," Says Mike Shedlock!

September 17, 2012

Today we talk about "foot-in-mouth" disease, given Mitt Romney's recently exposed comments stating that 47 percent of voters believe they are victims and are dependent on the government.

76. Defining Libertarianism and Austrian Economics With Walter Block

September 16, 2012

The US Treasury declined GM's offer to buy back 200 million of the 500 million shares the US currently holds, according to the Wall Street Journal. In 2009 GM received a $50 billion dollar bailout from taxpayers.

75. Deficit Spending and the "Coercion-Backed Greenback" With Edward Harrison

September 14, 2012

US consumer prices rose in August by the most in three years. The Consumer Price Index increased .6 percent, with gasoline prices accounting for 80 percent of the rise.

74. Marc Faber On Hedging the Bernanke Put and QE3 With Gold, Land and Equities!

September 13, 2012

The Fed gave the QE-addicted markets another dose of its stimulus drug today as it announced another securities purchase program.

73. The Sources of the Euro Crisis and the EU Superstate With Godfrey Bloom

September 12, 2012

Germany's Constitutional Court ruled the Eurozone's permanent bailout fund, also known as the ESM, does not violate the country's laws.

73. The Sources of the Euro Crisis and the EU Superstate With Godfrey Bloom!

September 11, 2012

Germany's Constitutional Court ruled the Eurozone's permanent bailout fund, also known as the ESM, does not violate the country's laws.

72. David Kotok On EU Fireflies and a Market Rehab for Easy Money!

September 10, 2012

The headlines today tell two different narratives about the US stock market.

71. How the Market Can Cure the Health Care Crisis with Dr. Keith Smith!

September 9, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney raised eyebrows yesterday when he said he would "not get rid of all of healthcare reform."

70. Mixing Oil and Water With Lindsay Hall and Stephen Leeb

September 6, 2012

The jobs report released today reiterates a grim situation for millions of unemployed Americans.

69. Regaining Your Economic and Financial Independence With Kung Fu Finance Girl!

September 5, 2012

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi announced a bond-purchase program in the euro zone with no set limit.

68. GATA's Bill Murphy On the JP Morgan Silver Shortage and the Next Bullion Bank Run!

September 4, 2012

Gold futures slipped ahead of the ECB policy-setting meeting this week, or so the story goes.

67. Bob English Shines the Light of Inflation Upon the Shadow Banking System!

September 3, 2012

Many have looked to Mario Draghi's leaked comments for hints about the upcoming European Central Bank' policy.

66. A Kondratieff Winter in the Midst of Summer

August 17, 2012

The Federal Reserve hawks are speaking out against the central bank taking more action, according to the Wall Street Journal. Why is so much attention given to the whims of central banks around the world?

66. A Kondratieff Winter in the Midst of Summer?

August 16, 2012

65. Barry Ritholtz On the Ghosts Haunting the Zombified US Housing Market

August 15, 2012

New home construction in the US fell in July, according to Commerce Department Data, another reminder of weakness in the housing market despite recent signs of recovery.

64. Richard Duncan On Riding Out This Depression On a Deflationary Debt Raft

August 14, 2012

As the economic crisis unfolds, and we see evidence of "˜crony-capitalism' and "˜corportasim', we wonder if capitalism even still exists.

63. Neil Barofsky On the On Going Bailout of Wall Street and the Lack Criminal Prosecutions

August 13, 2012

The legacy of the financial crisis and the response from the government is still making headlines. It has turned into a legacy with taxpayers footing the bill and Wall Street paying less for its crimes.

62. The Political Derivative of a Romney-Ryan Presidency in the Kleptocratic Age

August 12, 2012

Mitt Romney has anointed Paul Ryan as his running mate for his presidential bid in 2012. What does this VP choice really mean for free market capitalism and fiscal reform, the pillars of Mitt Romney's electoral platform?

61. Gerald Celente On Eurozone Reckoning Day and Dropped Charges for Goldman Sachs

August 10, 2012

After its yearlong investigation, the Justice Department said that it will not bring charges against Goldman Sachs or any of its employees for financial fraud related to the mortgage crisis.

61. Gerald Celente On Eurozone Reckoning Day and Dropped Charges for Goldman Sachs!

August 9, 2012

After its yearlong investigation, the Justice Department said that it will not bring charges against Goldman Sachs or any of its employees for financial fraud related to the mortgage crisis.

60. Constantin Gurdgiev on "Dictator Draghi" and "the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" of Europe

August 8, 2012

Last May, we spoke about the bailout of Bankia and other problems emanating from Spain. This led us to question whether we would see a "Spexit" before a "Grexit." Can we now add "Brixit" to the list?

59. Dark Pools and High Frequency Drone Wars With Scott Patterson!

August 7, 2012

The US stock market fluctuated today, following a three day advance in equities. A rally in Hewlett Packard shares tempered the Dallas Federal Reserve President's remarks that an adequate stimulus is in place, Bloomberg reports.

58. GATA's Chris Powell On the Silver Manipulation Probe and the Fed Gold Audit

August 6, 2012

JP Morgan said in a court filing that PFG's subpoena of the bank may be overly burdensome. Will JP Morgan find a way to get out of it? It looks like they could be off the hook for accusations of silver manipulation.

57. Gone in Sixty Nanoseconds and Other "Knight-Time" Stories with David Greenberg

August 5, 2012

Knight Capital, the market maker that lost a reported 440 million dollars off a "technical glitch," will get a $400 million lifeline from investors to stay afloat.

56. Michael Krieger On the Loss of Investor Confidence in the Rigged, Wall Street Casino!

August 3, 2012

Jobs numbers are out for July. Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 163,000, beating expectations of 100,000, and the headline unemployment rate inched up from last month to 8.3 percent.

55. Retired Fraudster On the ABC's of Financial Fraud and Why It's Easier Than Ever!

August 2, 2012

The dark Knight rises as dark pools of liquidity traded by robot computer algorithms went awry and threatened Knight Capital's stability, costing the firm $440 million.

54. Peter Tchir On the ECBs Printers LIBOR Litigation and the German Tipping Point

August 1, 2012

The Federal Reserve released its interest rate decision today: extremely low rates until late 2014.

54. Peter Tchir On the ECB's Printers, LIBOR Litigation and the German Tipping Point!

July 31, 2012

The Federal Reserve released its interest rate decision today: extremely low rates until late 2014.

53. Mike Maloney Tells Ben Bernanke to "Close up Shop" and Go Home

July 30, 2012

The FOMC's two day meeting starts today and the ECB will meet later this week, amid the heightened expectations that the central banks are moving toward new actions.

52. Drawing Back the Financial Iron Curtain to a Beautiful Anarchy with Jeffrey Tucker

July 29, 2012

The CEO of RBS warned about a huge fine facing the bank due to the Libor scandal; meanwhile HSBC set aside $2 billion to cover regulatory problems, including Libor-rigging and money laundering.

51. Doug Casey On Crisis Investing Political Risk and a Benign Anarchy

July 27, 2012

The US economy slowed in the second quarter: GDP rose at 1.5% on an annualized basis according to the Commerce Department.

51. Doug Casey On Crisis Investing, Political Risk, and a Benign Anarchy

July 26, 2012

The US economy slowed in the second quarter: GDP rose at 1.5% on an annualized basis according to the Commerce Department.

49. The Future of Farmland in a World of Financial Fraud and Safe Haven Bubbles!

July 25, 2012

The Federal Reserve is moving closer to action...again. This, according to the Wall Street Journal, which reports that recent disappointing economic news has turned conversations inside the central bank towards the question of how and when to act.

48. Marc Faber On a Global Crash, the U.S. Treasury Bubble and China's Slowdown

July 24, 2012

Another day with record lows for the US Treasury, both the 10-year and the 2-year. Could this be the biggest bubble we have ever seen?

47. Financial First Responders Discuss Whether US Has Become "Too Sexy to Survive"

July 23, 2012

As stocks fall, volatility spikes, perceived safe haven yields hit record lows, potential criminal Libor charges loom, and headlines tout "Global Economy in Worst Shape Since 2009."

46. Revolutionary Cycles and the History of Financial Bubbles with Carlota Perez

July 19, 2012

Rising food prices, called the next crisis, threaten an economy already in a tough spot as the drought pushes agriculture commodity prices to record highs.

45. Charles Ferguson On the Financial Landscape After 2008's "Inside Job"

July 18, 2012

It's been roughly four years since the 2008 financial crisis, and it doesn't feel like a whole lot has changed on Wall Street.

44. Lew Rockwell Pins the Tail On Ben Bernanke and the Rest of Washington's Donkeys

July 17, 2012

Ben Bernanke was back on the hill today, in his second day of testimony before members of Congress for his Semi-Annual Report.

43. Jim Grant On Safe Haven Bubbles and a Bull Market in Black Walnut Trees

July 13, 2012

In 2008, a Barclays employee told the NY Federal Reserve that the bank, as well as other firms, were underreporting LIBOR.

43. Jim Grant On Safe-Haven Bubbles and a Bull Market in Black Walnut Trees!

July 12, 2012

In 2008, a Barclays employee told the NY Federal Reserve that the bank, as well as other firms, were underreporting LIBOR.

42. Lauren Lyster Takes Wall Street's Bull by the Horns and Infiltrates the Trading Floor!

July 11, 2012

We took the show on the road, taking Wall Street's bull by the hornsand well, something else too!

41. Paul "King" Krugman Knocked Off His Ivory Tower As Fools Sack the Hill!

July 10, 2012

Minutes from the June FOMC meeting came out today. They revealed that a few Fed policy makers believe the central bank will probably need to take further action.

40. For Investors and Customers, PFG Is MF Global All Over Again

July 9, 2012

More than $200 million in customer money is allegedly missing from the accounts of one of the largest, non-clearing, US futures commission merchants, PFG Best. That's according to regulators.

39. The Death of Price Signals and the Birth of a Faith-Based Financial System

July 8, 2012

Bank of England Governor Paul Tucker faced UK lawmakers over the Barclays LIBOR scandal today.

38. Steve Keen On the Minsky Singularity and the Debt Black Holes Event Horizon

July 6, 2012

Greece drops demands for softer bailout terms, fearing rejection from international lenders.

38. Steve Keen On the Minsky Singularity and the Debt Black Hole's Event Horizon!

July 5, 2012

Greece drops demands for softer bailout terms, fearing rejection from international lenders.

37. Reggie Middleton: As Nuclear Asset Winter Freezes Over, Central Banks Say "Start Your Engines!"

July 4, 2012

Central banks issue the command to keep the easy money flowing.

36. Jim Rogers, War and the Financial Mafia: LIBOR, Centrals Banks and JP Morgan

July 2, 2012

US manufacturingactivity contracts for the first time in 3 years...the weak ISM data came as a shock to economists reportedly.

35. Ruchir Sharma On the Latest and Greatest of Emerging Markets and Breakout Nations!

July 1, 2012

Mexico has reportedly elected a new leader, the opposition candidate from the former ruling party, who is promising to put the country back in the big leagues of emerging economies.

34. Karl Denninger On Price Dictates, Credit Illusions and the Healthcare Fiasco

June 28, 2012

European leaders have a breakthrough at their summit!

33. Nigel Farage On the Failings of the EU Summit and an Antidemocratic Europe

June 27, 2012

European Leaders hold the umpteenth EU summit to try and save the monetary union and the Eurozone.

32. Community Banks Take On Wall Street As "Uncle Sam Meets Mr. Market"

June 26, 2012

Barclays PLC and its subsidiaries will pay $450 million to settle with US and UK authorities over accusations the bank attempted to manipulate key interest rates to benefit derivatives trading positions.

31. Chris Martenson On Shadow Bankruns and How Central Banks Are Missing the Boat!

June 25, 2012

Herman Van Rompuy has a plan for more European Integration.

30. Cyprus Lands in Europe's "Bailout Crosshairs," as the BIS Says "Hold the Presses!"

June 24, 2012

On Friday, we had a week to save Europe, now we've got three days according to George Soros!

29. Gerald Celente On Hitlers Europe Romney and Sons and a Golden Summer

June 22, 2012

Germany and Greece faced off today in the Eurocup 2012 with German newspapers pushing headlines like bye Greeks, we cant save you today.

29. Gerald Celente On Hitler's Europe, Romney and Sons, and a Golden Summer

June 21, 2012

Germany and Greece faced off today in the Eurocup 2012 with German newspapers pushing headlines like bye Greeks, we cant save you today.

28. Free-Market Banking Technology Fights the Intergalactic Monetary Mafia!

June 20, 2012

Operation twist was announced yesterday, and this has revived the conversation about how the Fed is the only game in townthat it is the greatest barrier to economic progress.

27. Jim Rickards On the Latest Federal Reserve Rate Decision and Operation Twist 2.0

June 19, 2012

Let's twist again like we did last September. The Federal Reserve announced today that it will be extending operation twist - it's effort to twit the yield curve and keep long-term interest rates low.

26. The Failure of Big Government and the Public Patronage Pinata

June 18, 2012

With the Greek elections taking place this past weekend, we have decided to devote a bit more time to the subject of Europe's debt crisis, and specifically, the case of Greece than other finance shows.

25. Behind the Scenes of Greek Elections, Machiavellian Politics and the German Sphinx

June 17, 2012

Yesterday, we saw a second round of Greek elections in as many months, after the ones in May resulted in an inability by the parties to form a viable coalition to govern the country.

24. Laying the Groundwork for a Default and Eurozone Exit Ahead of Greek Elections

June 14, 2012

No matter the outcome of the Greek election on Sunday, Monday will certainly be an interesting day for global markets.

23. Energy Expert Byron King On Peak Oil, Natural Gas and Rare Earth's!

June 13, 2012

Brent and WTI crude oil prices have been close to an eight-month low as OPEC meets to talk about production quotas.

21. From Crowd Funding Europe's Future to the Future of Gold and the US Dollar

June 11, 2012

The Eurozone debt crisis plot thickens today as Spanish government borrowing costs soared to their highest level since the launch of the Euro.

20. Yanis Varoufakis on Europe's "Dickensian Workhouse" and the Fiscal Waterboarding of Spain

June 10, 2012

When we talk about bank recapitalizations or rescue plans, what usually captures headlines are dollar or euro amounts, the names of various abbreviated, bailout vehicles -- be they the EFSF or the ESM.

19. Gonzalo Lira On a Eurozone Marriage Turned Orgy and a Latin American Divorce

June 7, 2012

Spain is poised to seek a bailout for its banks possibly as early as tomorrow, according to media reports.

18. Mike Maloney On Gold's Checkmate and Ben Bernanke's Role As the Pawn

June 6, 2012

Federal Reserve Chairman - and central planner in chief - Ben Bernanke trotted to the hill today to give another one of his "economic outlook" speeches, as traders listened carefully for any news that might give them an edge on their daily speculations...

17. France McKenna On Trustee Reports for MF Global and JP Morgan's Pinto Problem

June 5, 2012

JP Morgan's two billion dollar London Whale trading losses can be blamed on "inadequate risk management" according to one of the bank's main regulators, the officeof the comptroller of the currency (OCC), who we heard from today on Capitol Hill.

16. Nomi Prins On Banker's Gone Bad: MF'ers, BoA, and Spanish Bond Bashing

June 4, 2012

MF Global's creditors could have more than three billion dollars in claims against the failed firm.

15. Robert Prechter On the Bullishness of an EU Breakup and the Coming Global Deflation

June 3, 2012

Billionaire hedge fund manager George Soros says the EU is like a bubble and authorities will not be able to meet the demands of the market coming up. It doesn't keep Eurocrats from pushing for new master integration plans.

14. Lew Rockwell On Crooked Elections Crooked Markets and Crooked Numbers

June 1, 2012

It's June first, but already, the Dow has wiped out its gains for the year.

14. Lew Rockwell On Crooked Elections, Crooked Markets, and Crooked Numbers

May 31, 2012

It's June first, but already, the Dow has wiped out its gains for the year.

13. Mike Shedlock On the Spexit, the Grexit and Running for the Eurozone Exit!

May 30, 2012

A slew of bad news out of Europe, as Irish voters today attempt to exercise their sovereignty and cast their ballots in a referendum on Europe's fiscal consolidation treaty.

12. Capital Account TV Exclusive Interview of CBO Mortgage Fraud Whistleblower!

May 29, 2012

On today's show, we have a story you may have not heard before, from a person that you have definitely not heard from before.

11. John Butler On the Dollar Liability and Gold's Role As Insurance

May 28, 2012

China and Japan are scheduled to start trading in their own currencies Friday. The Japanese Finance Minister came out with this news.

10. Reggie Middleton Breaks Down Muppetology and the Chinese Wall

May 25, 2012

It's been a week since Facebook's disastrous debut. The stock didn't even get that initial pop that we have been so used to.

10. Reggie Middleton Breaks Down "Muppetology" and the Chinese Wall!

May 24, 2012

It's been a week since Facebook's disastrous debut. The stock didn't even get that initial pop that we have been so used to.

9. Is Talk of a "Grexit" the Smoke Screen for a Global Economic Meltdown?

May 23, 2012

Working in broadcast media, it is easy to get sucked into the vortex of the 24-hournews cycle, with all its spin, its nonsense, and its manufactured sense of urgency.

8. The US Treasury Prize, The Euro Demise, and Facebook Lies W/Paul Craig Roberts

May 22, 2012

As an informal summit of European leaders has observers seeking signs of the eurozone's direction

7. William Black On JP Morgan and the Failure to Regulate Wall Street Fraud

May 21, 2012

Regulators from the CFTC and the SEC (Gary Gensler and Mary Schapiro) were on Capitol Hill today to talk about how the overhaul of that multi-trillion dollar, opaque, unregulated over the counter derivatives market is going.

6. JP Morgan's Regulatory Arbitrage of Turning Financial Loss Into Political Profit

May 20, 2012

Bloomberg reports investors are worried JP Morgan is planning to pull back in the European mortgage bond market in the wake of the CIO disaster, causing significant volatility.