As we’ve previously noted, records are meaningless. Still, we’d rather be living through the longest bull market in history than the longest bear market — and that seems to be…
The Fed’s Mounting Microaggressions
Given that millennials have entered Wall Street, perhaps it’s no surprise that any mention of rising interest rates is considered a “microaggression” that is likely to “trigger” a market funk…
When There Are More Jobs than Job Seekers
Yesterday, we looked at the record-breaking (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) JOLTS data, which provided good news for American workers. But having more job openings than people looking for…
Help Wanted, Indeed!
“Most everyone who wants a job has one.” …
How Tariffs Will Damage the Economy
In our last post, we explained why tariffs will likely have a negative impact on the steel industry, resulting in fewer exports. But there are many other reasons for opposing…
When Trade Is No Longer Free
Common sense does not dictate national policy. Every U.S. president and member of Congress is influenced by personal experience and ingrained beliefs. If you’re president, you’re also surrounded by a…
Affordable Housing Is An Oxymoron
If you own your home, congratulations. Your children may not be so fortunate. With the unemployment rate below 4%, wages have been increasing, but at a slower rate than expected…
Just Say “No” to Net Neutrality
Warning: those who want to regulate the Internet with utility regulations from the 1930s have not gone away. In fact, some of them are members of the U.S. Congress. You…