By David Galland, Casey Research If history has taught one certain lesson, it is that the less fettered an economy, the better humankind is able to do what it does best: run from trouble and run toward opportunity. In this way mistakes are quickly resolved and progress assured. Conversely, the deeper the muck of regulation, […]
We all know that the stock market has been rising for 3 years. Many economic measures — unemployment, consumer spending and confidence, etc. — also show strong improvement. Yet is that a good reason to stay bullish on stocks? What a silly question, some people might say. But before you give a reply, please take
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By the Editors of The Casey Report, Casey Research President Obama promised to turn around the floundering economy that he inherited from his predecessor. He promised jobs. He promised transparency. Not only did he not deliver on those campaign promises, he has led the nation further into the abyss on all counts. Today we are
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By David Galland, The Casey Report Of all the social memes related to the economic and investment landscape, none is more dominant than that there is a small cadre of powerful Wall Street money men who, working behind the scenes, effectively control investment markets, the global economy and the politicians that play such a big
Are you prepared for when the “disconnect” between the market and economy reconnects? Suppose you see a lovely house — one with great curb appeal. It has new paint and manicured shrubbery out front. But also suppose that you look more closely. You press your thumb on the window sill and the wood frame crumbles
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Tragic news about the United States economic atmosphere has been inescapable throughout the country and world for quite some time now. With constant debate over raising the debt ceiling, shocking losses in the stock market, devastating unemployment rates, and a downgraded national credit rating, it’s no wonder the country’s economic health has been in question.
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By Vedran Vuk, Senior Analyst, Casey Research With a last-minute debt deal reached, I’m reminded of two holy words in Washington: “compromise” and “bipartisanship.” It’s amazing that the political elite have so twisted the English language as to lend virtue to these terms. In Washington, these words hold intrinsic value… similar to how “truth” and
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According to former GOP Senator Judd Gregg, the U.S. government borrows 41 cents out of every dollar it spends. In other words, if they can’t borrow any more money it means they have to cut 41% of the budget. According to Gregg, “The practical effect of hitting the debt limit is not that the entire
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It’s important to continue to check our economic compass and keep a constant eye on the direction our economy and the world in general are headed. This will help to determine any adjustments necessary in our portfolios and/or our entire financial outlook. In today’s article David Galland looks at the direction of the economy and whether anything
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