Agora Financial has been the most outspoken research firm on matters of the national debt. From the international best-sellers The Empire of Debt and Financial Reckoning Day to the critically-acclaimed documentary I.O.U.S.A., our analysts have kept readers informed of every aspect of the recent debt concerns. How did we get here? What is happening on Capitol Hill? And what comes next?
Local, national and international media have called on Agora Financial to bring clarity to these stressful times. Follow our analysts in the news below.
August 16 | Addison Wiggin
Financial Reckoning Radio: Wiggin Visits WBAL’s Ron Smith Show
With the debt debate cooling down and the markets heating up, Addison Wiggin and Ron Smith talk gold, financial bubbles, and what the federal deficit really means.
August 16 | Byron King
The Sky Is Falling: King Tells Bright Hub Gold is Way to Go
In an op-ed piece for Bright Hub, Donna Cosmato asked King to weigh in on why gold is catching the average investor’s eye more than usual.
August 11 | Bill Bonner
Making the Call: Bonner’s Predictions Highlighted by New American
Well before cracks in the global markets began to appear, Bill Bonner was warning his subscribers of troubled waters ahead. New American looks back on those who were ready for collapse.
August 8 | Alan Knuckman
Paralyzed with Fear: Knuckman Analyzes S&P Downgrade Reactions on ARNN
With news that S&P has downgraded the US credit rating, Alan Knuckman joins ARNN to help investors understand how the decision will impact them.
August 5 | Jonas Elmerraji
Short Term Troubles: Elmerraji Comments in Post-Gazette on Thursday Plunge
The Dow dropped 500 points on Thursday, sending many investors into a panic. Jonas Elmerraji tells the Post-Gazette’s Tim Grant why we shouldn’t be worried.
August 4 | Chris Mayer
Chris Mayer Tells Seattle Times the Global Sell-Off was Inevitable
The Dow is down over 300 points today and everyone is looking for answers. Chris Mayer provides some clarity in Jon Talton’s column for the Seattle Times.
July 28 | Addison Wiggin
Bracing for Downgrade: Wiggin Puts US Credit Ratings in Perspective for BBC World
Nearing a default, S&P and Moody’s both prepare to downgrade the US credit rating. Addison Wiggin joins BBC World News Radio to explain what that means for the average citizen.
July 26 | Chris Mayer
Set to Default: Mayer Points to History of US Debt Failures for Post-Gazette
As the nation prepares for a credit default, Chris Mayer reminds Pittsburgh Post-Gazette readers that we’ve been down this road before. In fact, we’ve been down it five times.
July 26 | Addison Wiggin
Default Unavoidable: Wiggin’s Predictions Cited by New American
Charles Scaliger of The New American points to recent commentary from Addison Wiggin, signaling that a US credit default is not only likely, it’s happened before and will happen again.
July 25 | Chris Mayer
Stock Index Deja Vu: Mayer Lays out Market Expectations in Futures Magazine
The first half of 2011 has been a roller coaster ride for US stock indexes. Chris Mayer joins the discussion on what to expect for the rest of the year.
July 25 | Bill Bonner & Addison Wiggin
No Surprises Here: The Telegraph Reflects on Warnings from ‘Empire of Debt’
Jeff Randall of UK’s Daily Telegraph, while commenting on US debt struggles, cites warnings from Bonner and Wiggin’s best-selling ‘Empire of Debt.’
July 16 | Alan Knuckman
The S&P Downgrade: Knuckman Covers Investor Concerns on ARNN
What impact will an S&P downgrade have on US investors? Alan Knuckman gives America’s Radio News Network a look into what he suspects will happen next.
July 15 | Chris Mayer
A Snake Eating its Tail: Mayer Explains the Banking Crisis on WCBM
How did the nation’s financial situation become so dire? Chris Mayer joins WCBM’s Savvy Investor Radio to break down the banking crisis and what quantatative easing has done for the economy.
July 12 | Dan Amoss
Dan Amoss joins WYPR’s Rodricks on Debt Crisis Concerns
Dan Amoss joined a select panel on Midday with Dan Rodricks to discuss the political and economic implications of the looming US debt crisis.
