Rising deficits from the federal government could keep inflation high, professor warns

In terms of how the Biden administration could properly handle the economy, Luther said there aren't any easy fixes. Read More

US inflation increases moderately; consumer spending boosts Q2 outlook

Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, increased by a solid 0.8%, matching the rise in February. The data was included in the GDP report, which showed ... Read More

How much is too much? Analyzing the U.S. and Canada’s government debt problem

An ‘inflection point’ is looming in both countries as interest payments have climbed to match the levels spent on programs they hold dear ... Read More

US economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, a much slower pace than expected

The US economy cooled more than expected in the first quarter of the year, but remained healthy by historical standards. Economic growth has slowed steadily over the past 12 months, which bodes well ... Read More

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

The issues of rising default risk, fiscal profligacy and high volatility raise particular questions for the U.S., which accounts for 44 per cent of the value of the global sovereign bond market. It ... Read More

Weekly Commentary: Trouble Brewing In Financial Asset Wonderland

The Fed's misguided dovish pivot unleashed precariously loose market conditions, stoking wild speculative excess while ensuring inflation became deeply embedded. Read More

The U.S. Economy In Peril: Part 2 - Inflation

Inflation concerns and high wages are impacting the Fed's rate cuts. US EV policy and mandates will raise prices. Read More

Carlisle school district happy with solar halfway through panels’ warranty

The school district’s solar array has saved over a million dollars after more than a decade but has yet to recover the original cost. Read More

Labor’s manufacturing dreams crash into the new world disorder

A newly arrived foreign diplomat recently asked a federal MP to describe Australia’s vision for its future. What’s the nation’s mission statement? What were the sources of Australia’s future ... Read More

Review: ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ on Broadway is a funny, warm-hearted Huey Lewis jukebox show

Back in the 1980s, Huey Lewis and the News were sometimes compared to the Cars and even Elvis Costello, but their string of catchy hit singles also ... Read More

Cage match

Well, today we have a cage match, winner take all situation but between mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs). In this corner, weighing in at an expensive 2% management expense ratio (MER), we ... Read More

UK interest rate cut hopes fade after inflation falls by less than expected – as it happened

City investors trim their forecasts for rate cuts this year, after inflation falls by less than expected to 3.2% ... Read More