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Opinion
Inflation, Recession & the Debt Ceiling. Oh my!
As we enter 2023, there are at least three major problems that economic policymakers will have to deal with. We…
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Opinion
Blame the US Chamber of Commerce for Woke Turn
Since Congress came back into session, much of the focus in Republican circles has centered on whether Kevin McCarthy and…
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Money & The Economy
Inflation Reduction Act Will Stall Economic Growth
On January 1st, the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will take effect. President Biden said this act will…
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Opinion
Inflation Falls in November. Let’s See How the Fed Reacts.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the Consumer Price Index change for the month of November. The monthly increase…
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Opinion
In the Economic Data, Good News Is Bad News
The government just reported that third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth was revised upward to 2.9%. That’s solid growth…
Read More » Dems and GOP are really separated by views on freedom and responsibility
The divide between the Democrats and the Republicans is deeper now than at most times in history. Often it seems…
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Opinion
Fed Funds Rate Must Reach at Least 6% to Curb Inflation
Since June, the Federal Reserve has raised interest by 75 basis points four times. In recent history, this is an…
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Opinion
What Will it Take to Finally Reduce Inflation?
The GOP has regained control of the House of Representatives and has promised to reduce inflation. So far, they are…
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Opinion
In New Jersey, misguided climate lawsuits could harm state economy
As the chapter closes on another Atlantic hurricane season, we are reminded how severe weather events have increasingly become serious…
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Opinion
Inflation Eases — But Problems Lie Ahead
The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) number for October. The CPI increased by 0.4%…
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In The News
Policy Produces Rare Coup
In a rare and perhaps unprecedented accomplishment in modern times, a Republican statewide political candidate earned the endorsement of every major…
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Opinion
Fed Makes Another Jumbo Hike. More Aggressive Hikes to Come.
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates another 75 basis points This follows increases of 25 basis points in March,…
Read More » 3Q GDP Growth Positive — But Problems Loom
Recently released data indicates that the U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% rate in the third quarter of this year. That data…
Read More »If Republicans Win, Inflation Will Ease Extensively
President Biden recently said, “If the Republicans win, inflation’s going to get worse.” Judging by the trend in nearly all…
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