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May 29, 2018 Economy, Oil, U.S. Economy
America is the world’s premier energy producer. Natural gas and oil production is up 60% since 2008. This boom in energy is offering opportunities … and obstacles.![](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_583858726-final.jpg)
May 28, 2018 Currency, Economy, Global Economy
Investors may not need overseas exposure. They need exposure to stock markets that go up, after currency effects are considered. But that’s impossible to predict.![](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1098098597-final.jpg)
May 25, 2018 Economy
I wanted to show you a couple charts today that depict inflation is turning up, and how that paints an ominous sign we are on the path toward the next Great Recession.![](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1095227216-final.jpg)
May 21, 2018 Investing, Real Estate
Mortgage rates tell us more than the cost to finance a home. They also tell us about the risk of a bear market in home prices.![](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1058485400-final.jpg)
May 16, 2018 Economy, U.S. Economy
Members of the Fed try to manage how fast the economy grows. Usually, they manage to slow the economy. But they also end up causing a recession.