Apr 21, 2025
President Trump wants to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are stuck with Powell until Trump can name a replacement in February 2026. Until then Trump hopes Powell doesn't make any more disastrous mistakes.
Apr 14, 2025
What a volatile week we just had. High threatened tariffs were paused, mostly because about half of the world was eager to negotiate a new trade deal. The stock market couldn't decide if it should go up or down, so we saw spectacular moves in both directions.
Apr 7, 2025
President Trump is implementing his economic agenda for the country. He wants continued low taxes, deregulation, inexpensive energy and a strong manufacturing base. He is advancing his agenda as quickly as possible.
Mar 31, 2025
The most recently released economic numbers don't look good. The rate of inflation which had inched down the last two months, started to inch up.
Mar 24, 2025
For many today, President Trump's economic policies seem chaotic. He imposes tariffs that look to be starting a trade war. And he is trying to drastically cut the functions of the federal government, which means terminating perhaps millions of mostly skilled workers.
Mar 17, 2025
President Trump wants to dramatically reduce government spending with the goal of balancing the federal budget.
Mar 11, 2025
What a difference an election makes. Within days of Donald Trump securing the presidency in November 2024, America's business, media, and tech landscapes underwent a seismic shift.
Mar 3, 2025
Some of the most recent economic data seems to indicate that tough economic times may be coming. Gross domestic product growth is slowing. Inflation is rising. Tens of thousands of government workers are losing their jobs.