Data That Matters November 2018

The number of jobs available in America, 7,136,000, is greater than the number of officially unemployed. The oceans are absorbing Continue reading →

Warming Climate Shrinks Economy

It may not be news for many, but the US government has finally stated; “Climate change creates new risks and Continue reading →

Worrisome Financial Trends

It isn’t one big news story, yet; and it may never be, but… Several stories are combining to worry some Continue reading →

More Jobs Than Applicants

Job growth recovery continues its climb that started in the depths of the Great Recession. The number of jobs available Continue reading →

Richest Get 20 Percent Richer

The world’s billionaires increased their wealth by 20% in 2017. Congratulations. The world’s GDP growth is more like 4%. It’s Continue reading →

Developing Currency Crises

Currencies are crashing. It’s happening in enough developing countries that economists and financiers are worrying about a problem what may Continue reading →

Recovered Or Not

Good news. If you’re in the top 10% of wealth in the US since 1971, your wealth has effectively tripled. Continue reading →

One Million Percent Inflation

While many economists and financiers worry about a quarter of a percentage point raise in inflation in most developed countries, Continue reading →