Economics

August 6, 2016

A Good Jobs Report

On Friday morning, we learned non-farm payrolls jumped 255,000 in July.   Shortly thereafter came numerous media suggestions that the FED will now raise short-term rates. I […]
August 2, 2016

Japan Warning: Don’t Step in a Bear Trap!

Imagine you see a friend step into a bear trap.  Wham!   The trap springs closed, he cries out in fear as his leg is painfully wedged […]
July 31, 2016

WSJ: Weakest Recover Since 1949

Yesterday the Wall Street Journal told us this expansion is the weakest in over 60 years. Hmmm…. Maybe it really IS that bad! Why You Should […]
July 29, 2016

Today’s GDP Results: It’s Really Not That Bad

Earlier today, the BEA released the “official” advance reading for the 2016: Q2 GDP number.   It was a disappointing 1.20%.    Ouch. Why You Should Care: […]