Productivity Trend Might Bail Out Economy
Millions remain out of work. Their jobs are gone forever. Yet, the economy is in recovery even without those jobs. ...
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Higher Wages Won’t Fix Job Openings Glut
Last week’s unemployment report led to arguments over labor force shortages. Despite arguments, higher wages won't fix the job openings ...
Seasonals Say Stock Up on This Gold Miner ETF
Seasonals are an indicator that few traders follow, relying solely on the calendar to provide signals. And, right now, they're ...
As Euro Inflation Surges, ECB Hopes for High Unemployment
Investors and savers in Europe have suffered even more than their counterparts in the U.S. Now, European officials are hopeful ...
The Fed Is Like an Irrational Used Car Dealer
To keep interest rates down the Treasury is issuing more and more short-term debt, supported by the Fed. The two ...
Retail Sector Might Be the Hottest in the Next Bull Market
Bull markets climb a wall of worry, according to a popular Wall Street saying. That's a bad sign for some ...
The Fed Wanted Inflation — It May Get Stagflation Instead
Inflation is back. But with one important index spiking the highest it has in decades, we may be facing stagflation ...
Spot Bearish Moments With One Inflation Trend
Inflation generally heralds bear markets. Incorporate this trend into your investing strategy to help spot market downturns.
Mortgage Rates Spike May Create Unattainable Housing Market
Housing market news is discouraging to buyers, chief among the bad news is the possibility of mortgage rates increasing substantially. ...
Back-to-Normal Index Shows Normal Is a Ways Away
The Back-to-Normal Index fell as low as 57.4% in April 2020. It recently hit 90%. As anyone who has tried ...
