Politics
Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.
Surviving the September Scuttlebutt
Last week marked the final days of “summer,” at least in market terms. As expected, there wasn’t much...
I Too Have a Dream
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they...
War Drums Beat on Markets
The latest soundtrack in the financial markets can best be described as the beating of war drums with...
Discussing Financial Reform and Rising Uncertainty with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Joining me this week on PowerTalk is Alice Joe, executive director, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at U.S....
Deficits Fall: Is Gridlock Good?
A mild recovery in the economy, combined with tax hikes and a spending slowdown, resulted in a sharply...
Whom Would You Trust with Your Savings: Your Grandfather or Big Brother?
Today's Skousen CAFÉ features a guest column from investment writer Dennis Miller, while I am attending and speaking...
New Picks Even as Market Caution and Concern Climb
The last few weeks have gotten a little rocky for the S&P 500 with the index climbing 1%...
Why Are Stock Prices so Volatile?
At the invitation of Jan Fijor, a publisher of free-market books in Warsaw, Poland, I just completed writing...
Losing Its Momentum
Stocks managed to push higher last week, as many traders now suspect that the Federal Reserve will either...
Inside The Government’s Crackdown on Insider Trading with Charlie Gasparino
This week on PowerTalk, I’m doing a deep dive on a subject that is literally ripped from the...