Biden May Be Obama 2.0 — Check This Economic Indicator Posted by Michael Carr | Feb 10, 2021 | Chart of the Day Consumer confidence depends on a variety of factors, the clearest of which is the President’s attitude as seen in this chart of the day. Read More
Yellen’s Stimulus-Fueled Employment Goal Isn’t Useful Posted by Michael Carr | Feb 9, 2021 | Chart of the Day Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen thinks more stimulus would help America return to full employment earlier, but that assumption might be wrong. Read More
Demand for Negative Yield Bonds Swells — Are Negative Rates Coming? Posted by Michael Carr | Feb 8, 2021 | Chart of the Day The U.S. Federal Reserve has avoided negative interest rates, but certain market trends might be pushing the needle closer to below zero. Read More
Construction Spending Shows a New Dimension of K-Shaped Recovery Posted by Michael Carr | Feb 5, 2021 | Chart of the Day Construction spending is another indicator showing a K-shaped economic recovery as residential projects increase while commercial projects decrease. Read More
China’s Arsenic Supply Is a U.S. Defense Concern Posted by Michael Carr | Feb 4, 2021 | Chart of the Day China provides the U.S. with 91% of the high-quality arsenic imports, and it can restrict imports and adversely affect national security. Read More