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Hi folks! Thanks for “following” my economic and financial BLOG this year.   It’s been quite a ride … and I have no doubt 2017 will be equally exciting! Good news!  I’ve decided to move my BLOG to a better platform.   … Continue reading →

2017 rapidly approaches and the US consumer is feeling quite optimistic! According to surveys by both the University of Michigan and the Conference Board, confidence is UP.   In fact, consumers are feeling as spry as they did back in 2001: … Continue reading →

Good news:   The “Trump Rally” is real!   Better news:  You did not miss it!  Dow 20,000 may simply be a milestone we pass as we see much higher stock prices in years to come! Read on for the facts and … Continue reading →

In prior BLOGs, I’ve discussed the concepts of ‘correlation‘ and ‘causation.’ Two events occurring simultaneously, or almost synchronous, doesn’t guarantee a link between the events.  Their proximity in time and/or place may be circumstantial. But the ‘correlation’ and ‘causation’ relationship between … Continue reading →

For decades, we have completely ignored a huge issue. Notice I didn’t use the word “problem?”   That’s because experts don’t agree it is a problem.   But the experts do agree on the facts: On one hand, globalization has enriched the … Continue reading →

For decades, we have completely ignored a huge issue. Notice I didn’t use the word “problem?”   That’s because experts don’t agree it is a problem.   But the experts do agree on the facts: On one hand, globalization has enriched the … Continue reading →

The US economy has been growing for years.   Slowly, but growing nonetheless.  That might be changing. One thing that has definitely changed is the rhetoric coming out of Washington DC.   Trump:  “I believe in free trade … but I don’t … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the BLS released their “Current Employment Statistics.”  Good news:  The US employment situation is definitely improving. Why You Should Care:   Wage inflation occurs when the “demand” for labor exceeds the “supply.”   For years now, excess supply has been the … Continue reading →

No, this is not another Trump commentary.   Although there are comments and predictions a-plenty in the media: GDP will grow north of 4%; We will see massive cuts in regulation; A retrenchment of ‘ObamaCare’ is certain; A modification (tightening) of … Continue reading →

Today is my daughter Kelly’s birthday!  Which you may find mildly interesting … but you must be questioning the economic significance. There is none.  I’m simply killing two birds with one stone:  Not only am I wishing her a ‘Happy … Continue reading →