U.S. Economy

Postelection rallies are common. They reflect hope. Performance in the first 100 days reflects reality. And President Donald Trump’s first 100 days are average.

According to the National Financial Conditions Index, the Federal Reserve’s tightening process hasn’t had an impact on the markets yet.

Health care spending now accounts for more than 17% of the U.S. economy. Even with insurance coverage, more adults are struggling with health care expenses.

When even the richest of American cities start to struggle with pension problems, it shows you we’re approaching a crisis point.

All of our annual income tax payments effectively go to the annual military budget. To be frank, I’m concerned about our country ending up like Rome.