Youth Self-Employment Rises

Unemployment tends to be higher for young people. It is falling, and they get the credit. The largest sector of Continue reading →

Dreading Deflation

Deflation is worse than inflation, and while increased money supplies may fuel inflation, increasing debt and shifts in financial practices Continue reading →

Chinese Devaluation And Deflation

China is effectively devaluing its currency. It is doing so to make its exports more competitive to compensate for a Continue reading →

Complex Jobs Report

The US unemployment rate hit 6.1% in July, which is much lower than the last few years. Unfortunately, the job Continue reading →

Billionaires Against Inequality

Billionaires are beginning to see the threat of wealth and income inequality. Whether through compassion for those they think are Continue reading →

US Fed Rates And Inflation

The US Fed hasn’t raised interest rates since 2006. The Great Recession convinced them to leave it alone or drop Continue reading →

Greek Banks Tumble

Now that trading has renewed in Greece, the impacts of the new deal can be reflected in the markets. Greek Continue reading →

July Jobs And Jobless Report

The good news: There were about 215,000 jobs added. The not-so-good, not-so-bad news: The unemployment rate was steady at 5.3% Continue reading →