Things Are Bad for Workers — and the Future Looks Worse
Workers suffer as raises lag behind inflation. Today’s chart shows the year-over-year change in average wages less the rate of inflation.
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Author: Michael Carr
China’s FIRE Lifestyle Lit the Fuse for Its Economy and Global Markets
Many people like the idea of “FIRE” — financial independence, retire early. But it doesn’t work for countries like China overall.
Markets Set for an ‘80s Revival
The 1980s began in turmoil. Those horrors were forgotten by the end of the decade as the bull market charged.
Purchasing Managers Signal Economic Uncertainty Ahead
Volatility in commodity prices has made it expensive to hoard inventory. See how manufacturing purchasing managers can spot this.
Rate of Change Shows the True State of the Housing Market
There is a small dip in the most recent data. The decline mentioned in headlines refers to the drop in the rate of change. Find out why.
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