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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.
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.
Don’t Fall for the Jobs Data Deception July 8, 2016 U.S. Economy The June jobs report blew past expectations, but the devil is in the details. An economy built on falling corporate revenue, declining goods orders and low-paying jobs cannot stand.
What Copper Says About the Economy May 31, 2016 Commodities There's a reason why copper is sometimes called "Dr. Copper." The price of copper indicates the health of the economy — and according to the most recent prices, our economy's about to flatline...
Op-Ed: Thoughts on The Current Election Race From Former Senator May 20, 2016 Government & Politics Long the least popular of branch of the U.S. government, Congress has — deservedly — hit new lows in recent years, and a new book by “Congressman X” sheds a cold light on Washington’s rotten interior.





