Four Major Triggers of a Recession

Four Major Triggers of a Recession

Monday, November 13, 2023 When it comes to the U.S. economy, it’s like we see one thing and hear another. For example, despite all sorts of concerning red flags, major institutions like Bank of America and the Federal Reserve are erasing recession from their...
The American “Sugar Daddy”

The American “Sugar Daddy”

Monday, November 06, 2023 Every American financial crisis since the Federal Reserve’s inception in 1913 has seen the central bank bail out America’s leading institutions when they needed it most. It’s like the Fed is the American “sugar daddy.” For instance, the...
It’s Better to Be Prepared Than Stunned

It’s Better to Be Prepared Than Stunned

Monday, October 23, 2023 The most anticipated recession in modern history has yet to fully materialize. But I think it may still be coming. Interest rate hikes take a long time to work their way through economies. The Federal Reserve started hiking rates almost a year...
“Bidenomics” Doesn’t Seem to Be Providing a Cure

“Bidenomics” Doesn’t Seem to Be Providing a Cure

Monday, October 9, 2023 President Biden is seeking reelection, so the “good news” push is on. For example, his top advisors say the president has had many economic successes since he took office. They claim Mr. Biden’s policies, dubbed “Bidenomics,” have created...
There’s No Law Saying Stocks Must Return 9% A Year

There’s No Law Saying Stocks Must Return 9% A Year

Monday, October 2, 2023 For the last 100 years or so, the U.S. equity market has returned about 9% annually. But that doesn’t mean it will do the same for the next 100 years. Of course, investment fund marketers say history will repeat itself. But I’m not so sure....