Archive for October, 2008
photo credit: daviddesign Join our growing list of Renegades by signing up to the podcast Show Notes Recorded on Wed 29th October There’s only so much news 1 can watch, the murders, the deceit, the pillaging, the profits…before 1 is compelled to ask why? Have a laugh Lex Wotton – International Day Of Action November [...]
Presented by Dr Gavin Putland Thursday November 6th, 6.45pm As the panic sets in and discussions about a new financial framework at the Bretton Woods 2 meeting grow, Dr Putland will measure up the trends that continue to lead us into asset bubbles. What can be done to avoid them? What should the G20 countries [...]
photo credit: TheeErin Some A$2 trillion has been pumped into banks globally. Last night saw a record amount of commercial paper sold in the US, with the Fed buying some US$60 billion in debt. A record day in the US sharemarket followed. How many more days like that will last until the Fed’s kitty needs [...]
Our crazed times demand the occasional laugh, even a good news story. www.brokershandsontheirfacesblog – every day a new photo appears! And in preparation for tomorrow… hinting at how the economy relies on the environment: Marking the 79th anniversary of the stock market crash that caused the Great Depression, artist collaborators Ligorano/Reese will stage a literal [...]
photo credit: purpleye photography Join our growing list of renegades by downloading the podcast. Show Notes R59 Recorded Wed Oct 22nd The End of Industrial Capitalism – Professor Michael Hudson slates the US political hierarchy and the bankers bailout. Alice and Karl bounce off this with evidence from WA & China and how lower property [...]