Economy Grows At Anemic 0.7% In Final Quarter Of 2015
An anemic end to 2015 raises concerns about the health of the economy going forward.
December Jobs Report Makes 2015 Second Best Year For Jobs Growth Since 1999
A strong month for jobs growth in . means 2015 ended on a strong note
A Record Breaking Opening Weekend For Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Perhaps not surprisingly, the newest film in the Star Wars saga is breaking all kinds of records.
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates For First Time In Nearly A Decade
In a move it had been telegraphing for the better part of a year, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2006.
A Good, But Not Great, Jobs Report For November
The November Jobs Report was good, but there still aren’t signs of the kind of stronger economic growth we need to see.
Economic Growth Was Slightly Better Over The Summer Than Initially Reported
The economy performed a little better than previously reported over the summer. It’s not great, but it’s probably enough to convince the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.
Strong October Jobs Report Implicates Fed Policy, Role Of The Economy In 2016 Election
A much stronger than expected October Jobs Report suggests that the Federal Reserve is likely to move on interest rates, and raises questions about how economic issues will play out politically in 2016.
Economic Growth Over The Summer Was Quite Sluggish
Gross Domestic Product grew at a sluggish 1.5% in the just-concluded Third Quarter, calling the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates at some point even further into question.
A Lackluster September Jobs Report
September’s Jobs Report was disappointing to say the least, and calls into question the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates in the near future.
Final Revision Shows Strong Second Quarter GDP Growth
The final GDP revision for the second quarter showed the economy grew at a nearly four percent rate.
Surprising Many, Federal Reserve Declines To Raise Interest Rates
After months of hinting that interest rates would be rising this month, signs of economic weakness led the Federal Reserve to hold back.
August Jobs Report Nothing To Write Home About
The August Jobs Report was positive, but weak, calling into question the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates this month.
Jobs Report Points To An Anemic Economy, So Why Is The Fed Thinking Of Raising Rates?
The July Jobs Report indicates that while the economy is growing, it is not growing very much. This seems to call the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans into question.
Economy Rebounds In Second Quarter, But Weakness Remains
The economy rebounded from it’s winter shock, but it still doesn’t seem strong enough to justify the Federal Reserve’s plan to raise interest rates.
For June, A Jobs Report That Basically Reads As ‘Meh’
The June Jobs Report was okay, but it certainly doesn’t inspire much confidence.
Tom Brady Suspended Four Games, Patriots Fined, In DeflateGate Scandal
It didn’t take the N.F.L. long to lower the hammer on Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Disney’s Net Worth Increased By $2 Billion After Release Of New Star Wars Trailer
“Chewie, we’re rich.”
February Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected
February’s jobs report came in stronger than analysts expected, but wage growth remains stubbornly stagnant.
Barely Trained Teachers Just As Good as Education Majors
Teach For America novices compare favorably to veteran teachers.
Rand Paul’s Biology ‘Degree’
The Kentucky Senator and medical doctor claims an undergraduate degree he doesn’t have.
An ‘Ambitious’ Yet Pointless State Of The Union, And An Utterly Pointless Response
The State Of The Union Address was more of the same, and the same will be true of Washington going forward.
Strong December Jobs Report Caps Off The Best Year For Jobs Growth Since 1999
December’s jobs growth numbers were very good, but the numbers below the headlines show that there’s still work to be done.
Iraq And Afghanistan Wars Cost $3 Trillion
The costs of more than a decade of war are far higher than many ever thought, and we’re still paying the price for the fiscal irresponsibility of the Bush Administration while they were being fought.
Russian Government Projects Sanctions, Declining Oil Prices, Will Lead To Recession In 2015
Russia’s own government is projecting that its economy will slip into recession next year. How that will impact Putin’s current belligerence remains to be seen.
Oil Prices Have Been Falling For Months, And That’s Likely To Have Wide Repercussions
Quietly, oil prices have been falling for months now. That’s potentially a very big deal.
Why Top Students Are Being Rejected by In-State Colleges
Their places are being filled by students who pay higher tuition rates.
Hollywood Has Worst Summer In 17 Years
The summer of 2014 was the worst Hollywood has seen since Bill Clinton was President. It’s pretty easy to figure out why.
On Foreign Policy, Conservatives Should Leave Ronald Reagan Behind
Relying on the policies of a man who was President in a very different time is not a substitute for a rational foreign policy.
Congress Silent on Federal Pay Raise, Thus Allowing One
We federal civil servants are apparently in for a backdoor pay raise.
Yes, All VA Senior Executives Were ‘Fully Successful’
Lawmakers and journalists don’t understand the civil service.
Yes, College Is Worth It (If You Graduate)
While it’s been much derided in recent years, there’s a definite economic benefit to obtaining a college degree,
Thinking about the Opposition in Venezuela
Some thoughts and links about the ongoing turmoil in Venezuela.
Has Government Worker Pay Been Shrinking?
Eric Katz of Government Executive points to “The Incredible Shrinking Pay Raise in One Chart.”
Middle Class Shopping Less at Lousy Stores, Eating Less at Lousy Restaurants
Demand for mid-range goods and services seems to be on the decline.
A Basic Fact about the Minimum Wage
Please, for accuracy’s sake, figure inflation into discussions of the history of the minimum wage.
December Jobs Report Comes In Way Off Estimates, 300,000+ Leave Labor Force
A surprisingly disappointing jobs report for December.
