opinion

What will the Fed do now?

The Federal Open Market Committee meets Sept. 15–16 to determine the direction of interest rates. It can lower the federal…

4 days ago

Strong jobs report signals an economic boom

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just reported that the U.S. economy added a whopping 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding…

1 week ago

It’s time for young Americans to step up

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have attracted growing support from young people who are frustrated about their economic future.…

3 weeks ago

We Need More Than the Fed to Fix Housing

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is about 6.65%. Millions of potential buyers are sitting on the sidelines, hoping the…

4 weeks ago

America Has a Power Problem – Private Capital Is the Solution

When President Trump released his America First Investment Policy, the document made clear that welcoming investment and strengthening America’s capital markets…

1 month ago

Congress Is Putting Politicized Union Spending Under the Microscope

Union bosses are prioritizing their own political and financial interests over those of their members, and Congress is now dead…

1 month ago

Mr. President, End the Iran War Now

We are now well into August, and the Iran conflict, launched at the end of February, continues without a clear…

1 month ago

Trump Must Demand Unconditional Surrender From Iran

The war with Iran has now stretched into its sixth month, and even the most steadfast supporters of President Trump…

2 months ago

State Regulatory Overreach Is Bad Medicine for Growth

States compete for investment, jobs, and residents. Taxes matter, but so does regulation. Every new mandate consumes resources and management…

2 months ago

The Next Phase of ‘America First’ Runs Through North America

For decades, American trade policy rested on a simple assumption: if manufacturing moved to wherever labor was cheapest, everyone would…

2 months ago

Minimal Social Programs Support Mature Capitalism

Critics often mischaracterize Capitalism as a ruthless, every-man-for-himself system devoid of a social safety net. In reality, Capitalism has always…

2 months ago

Energy Volatility Crosscurrents: Iran, Oil, and Pump Prices

High oil prices due to the Iran conflict are the only thing holding back a roaring economy. The American economy…

2 months ago

Labor Market Dynamics: Shortages and Economic Implications

The labor market is experiencing unprecedented dynamics as various industries grapple with ongoing labor shortages. From hospitality to manufacturing, businesses…

2 months ago

Biden’s inflation tax persists

The bill for Biden-era monetary policy is still coming due years later. Kevin Warsh’s inaugural meeting as Chairman of the…

2 months ago

The illusion of profitless benefits

In a well-intentioned bid to aid low-income residents of New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed an ambitious but…

2 months ago