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Fed Watch: Consumer Prices Signal More Rate Hikes
November 16, 2018 U.S. Economy
Consumer prices' slow and steady climb will force the Fed to keep raising interest rates. Inflation needs to be subdued for the Fed to stop raising rates. The Upcoming Recession Means the Bear Market Started
November 15, 2018 U.S. Economy
You might remember the last recession. Unemployment jumped from 4.8% to 10%. The S&P 500 Index dropped more than 55%. It sent such a shockwave through the business world that it was given the moniker of “Great,” though it certainly didn’t feel so great when it was happening. That recession officially ended in June 2009. […] What Market Crash? The Economic Boom Rages On
November 14, 2018 U.S. Economy
Everywhere you look, someone else is calling for a crash. But a lot of impressive, undeniable facts about our economic boom are being overlooked. The Perfect Storm: Amazon’s Antitrust Troubles
November 14, 2018 Government & Politics
Try as it might to continue its success, Amazon has a huge, distracting problem on the horizon — government antitrust action. 100 Years Later, Don’t Forget the Real Heroes of War
November 13, 2018 Government & Politics
Things were different in those days. American politicians were willing to question their military commanders … a far cry from the deference shown today.