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Gun and Ammo Sales Spike Amid Coronavirus Fears and Civil Unrest
Gun stores nationwide are reporting a sharp upsurge in sales amid first the COVID-19 scare and now the civil unrest occurring due to...
May’s Jobs Report Shows Strong Economic Recovery Underway
The jobs report showed the resiliency of the U.S. economy, contrasted with those predicting more job losses and higher unemployment. ...
Read moreTrio of Reports for April Show Economy Might Be Turning Around
Three reports released on Friday give a glimmer of hope that the worst may be behind for the U.S. economy. ...
Read morePending Home Sales Dropped 20 Percent in March; Realtors Are Coping
Given sufficient motivation, it's remarkable what realtors are able to accomplish, even during the shutdown. ...
Read moreTrump Wants to Reopen the Economy. Will the States Follow?
If Trump’s reopening happens soon enough the economy will survive, revive, and build a stronger, safer and healthier country. ...
Read moreDon’t Panic: the Fed’s Offer to Stabilize Bond Markets Is not “QE-4”
Headlines from major financial sources virtually shouted that the Federal Reserve was suddenly employing “QE4.” It seems headline writers are suffering from the...
Read moreFed to Hold Interest Rates Steady; Seeks Increase in Inflation
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell suffers from the delusion that smart people in high places with advanced degrees can beneficially manipulate a $22 trillion...
Read moreEconomy Adds Another 145,000 Jobs in December, Says Labor Department
December capped off a remarkable year for the U.S. economy. ...
Read moreTrump’s Tax Cut Act 2.0 Coming
Trump is certain to offer his “tax cut 2.0” proposal later on this year even though the House would reject it out of...
Read moreMoney Manager Claims Now Is Time to Buy China Stocks
Stocks making up the Shanghai Composite Index are cheap and likely to get cheaper. Perhaps much cheaper. ...
Read moreDow at 32,000 in 2020?
Opinions differ about the future. But hasn't that always been the case? ...
Read moreStrong U.S. Economy Improving Trump’s Chances for Reelection
The economy is providing a tail wind for Trump’s reelection campaign. ...
Read moreEconomists Forecast GDP Growth Under Two Percent; Walmart Shoppers Disagree
Walmart is proving to be a better indicator for the U.S. economy than most economic forecasters. ...
Read moreCensus Bureau: U.S. Consumer in Excellent Shape Heading Into Holiday Shopping Season
It's safe to ignore the establishment pundits about any pending recession. The U.S. consumer is doing what he does best: earning more and...
Read moreSeven-year Car Loans: Invitation to Disaster?
None are so blind as those who refuse to see: Longer car loans are an invitation to disaster. ...
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