It is becoming evident that the US/Chinese trade issues are going to become a point of contention for the markets going forward. We've been review as much news as possible in an attempt to build a consensus for the future of the US markets and global markets. As of last week, it appears any potential...
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Introduction In my business, I read a lot more than the average American, in large part due to my “speed-reading” training in college. Most of what I read is about the economy, markets, financial matters, world events and yes, politics among other topics. I especially enjoy reading well-written...
[Editor’s Note: I have been out of town the last several days caring for an elderly relative with some serious health problems. For that reason, today’s posting will be shorter than usual.] Most leading pollsters ask respondents whether they believe the country is headed in the right direction...
Today's Outside the Box, which comes to us from good friend Gary Shilling, is unusual because that old confirmed bear is waxing positively bullish about the future prospects of the US. In doing so he mirrors my own views. It is just a matter of time before I go from being bearish on the US because...
IN THIS ISSUE: 1. A “Trillion” is Mind-Boggling 2. The “Tax the Rich” Argument 3. Four $1+ Trillion Budget Deficits in a Row! 4. Fed Sending Mixed Signals on QE3 Today’s Overview I would wager (with odds) that very few Americans understand just how mind-bogglingly enormous $1...
The Fair Tax What About Those Who Will Not Vote for Any Tax? What Should Seniors Do? Why Shouldn’t Everyone Pay Something? Comeback, America California, New York, Orlando, Conferences, and Webinars Don't Tax You, Don't Tax Me Tax that Man Behind the Tree! – Senator Russell Long, Democrat...
Today we dive into Part 2 of Woody Brock’s notes from his new book, American Gridlock ( www.amazon.com/gridlock ). He looks at what we can do in the future to prevent another crisis like we had in 2008, why we need to change, how we bargain with China (will be very controversial, in China at least...
It sure seems like the only thing that politicians in Washington, D.C. know how to do is spend money ... President Obama's new jobs plan will cost almost another half-billion dollars. And Ben Bernanke didn't want to feel left out. So he announced that the Fed will drop $400 billion to buy long...
IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Who’s in Worse Shape – America or Europe? 2. More Tricks Up Bernanke’s Sleeve? 3. Gold Investors Taking a Huge Risk 4. More on the S&P Downgrade of US Debt Who’s in Worse Shape – America or Europe? The US has received criticism from pundits around the world...
IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Already Half Way Through a Lost Decade 2. Why is This Economic Recovery So Weak? 3. Where Does the Economy Go From Here? 4. The Debt Ceiling Battle Continues Already Halfway Through a Lost Decade When most people hear the term “Lost Decade,” they immediately think of Japan...
IN THIS ISSUE: 1. State-by-State Financial Literacy Results 2. The State of Financial Literacy 3. Are You Financially Literate? Take the Test! 4. Consequences of Financial Illiteracy 5. Political Implications 6. Financial Literacy Resources Introduction Back in June...
Introduction Long-time clients and readers will recall that one of my macro concerns is the steep decline in birthrates in developed countries around much of the world, as discussed at length in my September 4, 2007 E-Letter . Given that we have a short week due to the President’s Day holiday,...