The economy has been moving upward since about 2015, but, from a purely political standpoint, much of this growth could be attributed to the general impression that the political winds were going to change in Washington.
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The Economics Quarterly: 2017Q1
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Economic Speed Round: December 2016
The latest helping of government data on jobs and the economy are remarkably rosy, but there are more than a few dark clouds surrounding the silver linings.
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Economics Speed Round: November 2016
As we look toward the end of the year and the 4th Quarter, the change in political leadership could change the economic landscape, depending on how quickly the Congress and White House can enact whatever policy they plan on pushing forward.
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Economics Speed Round: October 2016
With the election upcoming, we've no choice but to wait and see if the bubble economy bursts before or after the election.
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Economics Speed Round: September 2016
Coupled with a broad base slow down in production and construction, we still appear on track for a recession starting in 3rd quarter or 4th quarter 2016, though it does not appear to be a traditional recession.
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Economics Speed Round: August 2016
The primary drivers for 3rd Quarter or 4th Quarter economic downturn in the United States remain driven by domestic policies.
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Economics Speed Round: July 2016
The bottom line is that while the jobs number for June seems strong, it is accompanied by enough asterisks that excitement over it should be well tempered.
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Economics Speed Round: June 2016
Unfortunately, the stage is set for a recession. Brace yourselves.
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Economics Speed Round: May 2016
A recession is still indicated by Q3 of 2016, as the economy looks to be softening under the continued weight of the Obama Administration regulatory regimen.
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Economics Speed Round: April 2016
There are three big reports on the economy to talk about this month, including the latest Federal Reserve meeting which occurred in the mid-March. Let’s get straight to the latest release from the Bureau of …
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Economics Speed Round: March 2016
Producers are betting against near term demand so keeping inventories low to avoid depreciation and choosing to stay liquid.
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Economics Speed Round: February 2016
The latest economic report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis came out on January 29th, 2015, and there is simply no spinning it. Real gross domestic product… increased at an annual rate of 0.7 percent in the fourth …
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Economics Speed Round: January 2016
This is how 2015 really ended: not with a bang, but with a whimper, and an egregious amount of spinning.
