Money & The Economy

US Trade Deficit Hit A Record High In January

The U.S. trade deficit continued to grow in January as the import-export gap widened to a record high, The Wall…

4 years ago

February Jobs Report Shows Fed Must Act Aggressively

Recently released data indicates that the US economy added 678,000 jobs in February. That strong number would be great news if it…

4 years ago

‘$300 per Barrel’: Russia Threatens to Cut Off Gas to EU

As the United States and the United Kingdom announce bans on Russian energy products, Russia is considering a ban of…

4 years ago

White House Keeps Misleading Public On Oil, Gas Leasing. Here Are The Facts

The White House has repeatedly suggested the private sector can boost oil supply amid surging gas prices, but industry groups…

4 years ago

Stock Market Sinks, Oil Tops $130 As West Considers Russian Energy Sanctions

The stock market dropped during early trading Monday after the U.S. benchmark oil index briefly touched its highest level since…

4 years ago

US Added 678K Jobs In February, While Unemployment Decreased Slightly

The U.S. economy added 678,000 jobs in February, according to a Friday report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and…

4 years ago

Inflation: What is and What’s to Come

If you were looking for a pick-me-up, this article won't do it. Inflation is at levels not seen in decades…

4 years ago

To Prepare for Emergencies, Keep Fiscal Order

The tragic events of the past week highlight the wisdom in maintaining a fiscally sound house, rather than a highly…

5 years ago

What Does 7.5% Inflation Mean? The Rule of 72 Can Show You

This month, inflation hit a new milestone. In February, annual inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) jumped to…

5 years ago

Oil Hits 11-Year High As Big Oil Dumps Russia, White House Mulls Energy Sanctions

The price of crude oil touched its highest level in nearly 11 years on Wednesday amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis…

5 years ago