Record High Government Stimulus

Remember the quick fix solution to recovering from The Great Recession (the Second Great Depression)? Governments pumped hundreds of millions Continue reading →

Data That Matters July 2016

Antarctica’s ozone hole shrunk by 4.5 million square kilometers annually. Environmental controls work. California’s aquifers hold 2.7 cubic kilometers instead Continue reading →

US Economy Grows Slowly

“The US economy grew at an annual rate of just 1.2% from April to June, the US Department of Commerce Continue reading →

US Retreat From Retirement

If retiring in America seems more difficult that it should be, that’s because it has been getting tougher since 1984. Continue reading →

Government Debt Doubles Since 2007

{sarcasm begins} Whew. Isn’t it great that we learned our lessons because of the Great Recession? No more ridiculous debt Continue reading →

Negative Interest Rates Become Common

If you hadn’t noticed, something completely different is happening. About a third of bonds are charging negative interest rates. Instead Continue reading →

A Digital Currency Stumble

New ideas usually need to mature. When the new idea is a digital currency, maturation must take place within the Continue reading →

US Bonds Hit New Low

While other countries are experiencing negative interest rates, the US bonds remain positive; but, only relatively. Global bond yields are at Continue reading →