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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.![Second chance for oil](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Oils-Second-Chance.jpg)
August 3, 2016 Oil
There's a reason oil is called black gold. And in spite of worries of a bear market, there's a second chance to invest in oil ... and be well rewarded. ![The Fed: Soviet-Style Economic Propaganda](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-Fed-Soviet-Style-Propaganda.jpg)
August 2, 2016 U.S. Economy
What we are led to believe as "truth" in America is no different than what the Soviets were led to believe, and only by disengaging will you get facts to defend investment decisions.![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.