Economic News
Stronger Wages and the Effects of a Border Tax
While President Trump considers implementing a border tax, stronger wages have made the Fed's quarter point rate hike...
A Stock Market Anniversary Lesson… Don’t Be a Loser
March 9 is the anniversary of the stock market hitting its low point in the recession of 2009....
Fedspeak in Focus as Yellen Lays out Future Rate Hikes
Last year, the Fed predicted a number of future rate hikes in coming years. Fed Chair Janet Yellen...
The Dangers of the ‘America First’ Doctrine
Trump partly got into office by promising to "make America first." His successes have reinvigorated several U.S. industries,...
Underweight Stocks, Overweight Bonds, T. Rowe Price Recommends
Baltimore-based investment firm T. Rowe Price is advising investors to underweight stocks and overweight bonds for the first...
Who’s Your Favorite Libertarian Financial Guru?
Almost 2,000 people already have voted for their favorite libertarian financial guru in the just-released survey sponsored by...
Capitalism Is Only for the Rich?
"Capitalism makes people unequal" is a complaint commonly heard by detractors of the system. But is that really...
Trump’s Effect on the U.S. Economy
Investment expert Mark Skousen shares his take on whether President Trump can repair the U.S. economy.
The Implications of the Dow Hitting 20,000
With the Dow Hitting 20,000, investment expert Dr. Mark Skousen shares his view on what this means for...
December Auto Sales Slow But 2013 Notched its Best Finish in Six Years
U.S. auto sales slowed a bit in December from the brisk pace earlier this year, but automakers still...