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August 24, 2016 U.S. Economy
In a world where machines can make perfect burgers, there’s no need for $15-an-hour burger flippers. But the solution, basic income, is more science fiction than fact.Breaking the American Consumer
August 10, 2016 U.S. Economy
Every bit of economic data is dished up for consumption. A one-off snapshot that says nothing about the true state of the U.S. economy … that a consumer-driven downturn on the way.![why 2022 is not the worst economy ever](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-Collapsing-Consumer-Could-Hasten-a-Recession.jpg)
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.![Clinton and Trump The Big Political Con](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Clinton-and-Trump-The-Big-Political-Con.jpg)
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](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Back-to-the-Housing-Bubble.jpg)
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.