U.S. Economy

Robots Win, You Lose

Posted by Jocelynn Smith | Oct 8, 2016 | U.S. Economy

The job market remains ugly. We’re not creating enough high-paying jobs to support the middle class, and we’re replacing low-paying jobs with robots. Where does that leave us?

GDP Apocalypse Now

Posted by Chad Shoop | Oct 7, 2016 | U.S. Economy

Do you want to follow how often the U.S. economy fails to live up to expectations? Well … there’s an app for that. And what is says about gross domestic product (GDP) isn’t pretty.

It’s Too Late to Rescue Wall Street

Posted by Jeff Opdyke | Sep 28, 2016 | U.S. Economy

Can you inflate a balloon by taking out the air? The answer is obvious. And, yet, Wall Street is rising (to rarefied levels) even as money is flowing out. How can this be?

Worse Than the Great Recession?

Posted by Chad Shoop | Sep 2, 2016 | U.S. Economy

As another earnings season comes to an end, one thing immediately jumps out: Stock prices are out of whack from their core value — earnings. And the implications are dire.

Wall Street Is Destroying the Economic Recovery

Posted by Jeff Opdyke | Aug 31, 2016 | U.S. Economy

Despite the Fed’s blather, America’s chemistry is off. An ingredient necessary for a vibrant economy is missing. One look at the data will show you exactly what’s missing and why.