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The Leading Edge of the Dollar Hurricane September 7, 2016 Currency U.S. exports are down nearly $64 billion so far this year, and yet the Fed is flirting with raising interest rates. Can you imagine the economic storm if the dollar gets any stronger?
Basic Income Will Kill the Economy 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.
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.
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.





