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Jobs Data You Can’t Afford to Ignore
August 6, 2016 U.S. Economy
Wall Street celebrated on Friday, roaring higher July’s jobs data. But it’s too early to give the all-clear, and it’s definitely far too early for the Fed to start raising rates. The Need for Yield in a Recession: What Does That Mean for Us?
August 5, 2016 U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy limped along in the second quarter solely on consumer strength. Will that strength return for the third quarter and avoid a recession? Don’t hold your breath. The Fed: Soviet-Style Economic Propaganda
August 2, 2016 U.S. Economy
What we are led to believe as "truth" in America is no different than what the Soviets were led to believe, and only by disengaging will you get facts to defend investment decisions. Clinton and Trump: The Big Political Con
August 1, 2016 Government & Politics
Obama once said, “Elections have consequences.” But most Americans vote based on wish fulfillment rather than careful consideration. Be careful what you wish for. Back to the Housing Bubble
July 27, 2016 Real Estate
Ultralow interest rates, if kept around long enough, are going to result in distortions in capital markets ... and you need look no further than the housing market for proof.