The harsh spending cuts introduced by European governments to tackle their crippling debt problems have not only pitched the region into recession — they are also being partly blamed for outbreaks of diseases not normally seen in Europe and a spike in suicides according to the AP. The report goes on to say that the […]

So finally, the Senate passes a budget. (Wall Street Journal) How is it possible to run a country without a budget?  Well, simple really, the government doesn’t have to play by the same rules you and I do.  Can you imagine if you just didn’t keep track of your finances for four years?  Just continue […]

Market Watch – With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it may be time to party. But is it also time to banish the green beer and get serious about Irish sips? For the growing number of drinkers who have discovered Irish whiskey in the past decade, the answer is clearly yes. The category is the […]