4 States Are Key in the Recovery — Watch for Sell-Off Signs Posted by Michael Carr | Jan 14, 2021 | Chart of the Day The U.S. is getting back to normal, but the economic recovery of four key states is lagging the rest of the country. That’s a problem. Read More
Consumer Spending Shows an Alarming Trend Posted by Michael Carr | Jan 11, 2021 | Chart of the Day Consumer spending is a significant part of economic growth — it may be the most important component of the economy. Read More
The “Blue Wave” Hit Washington — How to Invest Now Posted by Charles Sizemore | Jan 9, 2021 | Markets You may be wondering how to invest after the “blue wave” gave Democrats control of the U.S. government. Here are some guidelines for 2021. Read More
U.S. Debt Soars — Here’s Why It Isn’t an Issue Yet Posted by Michael Carr | Dec 3, 2020 | Chart of the Day Right now, U.S. debt exceeds the size of the nation’s economy. But lower rates make the loan easier to pay off, so a crisis may be avoided. Read More
U.S. Debt Binge Doesn’t Mean Inflation Is Near Posted by Michael Carr | Nov 29, 2020 | Chart of the Day U.S. debt is high, and when deficits rise inflation becomes a worry. Japan demonstrates that high debt levels don’t guarantee inflation. Read More