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A Eulogy for Democracy October 12, 2016 Government & Politics In better days, America's capitalist democracy was the envy of the world. Now, however, it's dead ... and American voters are the ones who killed it.
Robots Win, You Lose October 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?
The Crushing Brexit Wave From Europe October 5, 2016 Global Economy Throw a rock into a pond and it takes time for the ripples to disrupt an ant pile built on the far shore. Brexit is no different.
It’s Too Late to Rescue Wall Street September 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?
The Best, Most Conservative Measure for Volatility: VIX Fear Index September 23, 2016 Trading Strategies Many investors are looking for ways to avoid the dangers of a market crash similar to 2008. The best, and most conservative, way is to follow the VIX — aka the fear index.





