U.S. jobless claims are even lower than the headlines reveal. But there is some bad news: There are too many people working.
Category: U.S. Economy
Investors closely watch for updates on the health of the overall U.S. economy as a gauge for the future direction of the stock market over the next several months. The major indicators that are watched for the health of the U.S. economy include the gross domestic product (GDP), the nonfarm payrolls report (unemployment) and the consumer price index (CPI) as a reading for inflation. Other investors will also follow the housing sector and durable goods orders for a reading on the health of the consumer — a major driver of growth for the U.S. economy. For updates on the U.S. economy, be sure to read the articles by our experts.
The 2008 Financial Crisis Taught Us This Valuable Lesson
On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, unleashing the scariest economic storm in American history since the Great Depression.
Are the Banks Still “Too Big to Fail”?
The “too big to fail” concept, where America bails out Wall Street, is supposed to be a distant memory thanks to regulations. But that’s just not the case…
The Most Important Economic Data You’ve Never Heard Of: R-Star
Federal Reserve officials watch hundreds of data series. Among the most important is this one. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell even spoke about it recently.
The S&P 500 Index Is up Since the Election
Fundamentals point to more gains in stocks. It’s rare to see the S&P 500 reaching new highs while it’s undervalued. But’s that’s where we are today.
Don’t Fall for Corporate America’s Buybacks Scam
Share buybacks may be legal, but that doesn’t make them right. They’re financial manipulation and damaging to the entire U.S. economy.
Beware the Corporate Debt Time Bomb
With rising interest rates, corporate debt is a time bomb that will bankrupt firms, destroy jobs … and send the stock market crashing.
Don’t Worry About the Fed Raising Interest Rates
Twenty years ago, current Fed policies would have sunk stocks. Now, other central banks around the world are offsetting the bearish influence of the Fed.
My Advice for Election 2018: Throw the Bums Out
Elected Washington politicians have been anything but the “representatives” of we 327 million Americans. Keep that in mind when you vote on November 6.
New Fed Estimates Show Strength for the U.S. Economy
There’s an indicator I watch to determine whether or not the U.S. economy has turned the corner. And so far in the latest quarter, it’s trending higher.
The Fed Is on Track to Raise Rates This Week
The Federal Reserve meets this week. Traders believe it will raise short-term interest rates. Higher rates slow economic growth, and the Fed believes it needs to slow growth.
Young Americans Are the Hope of Our Country
In 2018, I realized the grave difficulties both of my grandsons and all young Americans face today. And these young Americans are very much concerned about their future.
The Exit Tax Puts a Death Grip on Your Money
Many talented citizens of France, the U.K., the EU and other welfare states are going where they and their capital are treated best. But exit tax reform should start here in America.
The End of Easy Money Is Killing Homebuilders
Homebuyers are rushing to take advantage of easy money while they can. But as the easy money dries up, so too will demand.