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April 12, 2016 Commodities
Shifts in economic growth and weather patterns threaten to decimate world food production ... leading to soaring commodity prices and potential food riots. Revisiting Adam Smith’s Free Market: Is The System Rigged for Collusion?
April 11, 2016 U.S. Economy
Adam Smith is a favorite of free market advocates, but many only hear what they want and ignore the rest. With the free market far from free, it’s time to ask, “What would Adam Smith do?” The Red Dragon Roars While the Fed Waits
April 6, 2016 Global Economy
Despite much hand-wringing in the media, the economy is turning up again. While the Fed seems out of touch with economic data, China has emerged as the only adult in the room. Panama Papers: The Threat to Your Offshore Assets
April 4, 2016 Wealth Protection
The witch hunt in the Panama Papers scandal is just beginning. As fear and anger tar offshore operations with a broad brush, it’s important to remember a few facts about this perfectly legal investing strategy. The Truth Behind U.S. Jobs Data
April 1, 2016 U.S. Economy
The March jobs report is being hailed as a win for the U.S. economy, but forward-looking layoff data offers a grim look at why growth will fade and why interest rates aren’t rising any time soon.