EconomyNews
US Economy in Worse Shape Than Economists Thought
The U.S. economy grew less than previously thought in the first quarter of 2024 amid a slowdown in consumer spending, the Bureau of Economic Analysis… Read More
EconomyCommentary
$20 Minimum Wage Folly
California now leads the nation in imposing dumb wage laws. The state just raised the hourly minimum wage for fast food workers to $20. Gov…. Read More
Economy News
Majority of Americans Think US Economy Is in Recession and Shrinking, Poll Finds
A majority of Americans believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, blaming the Biden administration for harsh economic conditions, according to research firm… Read More
EconomyNews
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Slump Amid Inflation, Gas Prices Under Biden
With the November presidential election 24 weeks away, an index measuring consumer sentiment on the economy dropped to a six-month low after its largest decline… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Biden Lied, Your Wallet Died
President Joe Biden’s retelling of economic history could win a fiction award. He recently claimed in an interview that inflation “was 9% when I came into… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Fix Social Security With Ownership, Not More Government
The trustees for Social Security have just issued their annual report. And, as we have learned annually over recent years, the system cannot meet its… Read More
EconomyNews
Struggling to Keep Job, FDIC Chair Known for Berating Staff Humbled at Capitol
The nation’s embattled chief regulator of federal banks, identified in an independent audit as easily angered and quick to berate employees, deliberately spoke softly and… Read More
EconomyNews
Inflation Stays Uncomfortably High as Rising Prices Continue to Squeeze Americans
Inflation ticked down slightly year-over-year in April but still remained high as rising prices continue to take a toll on average Americans’ finances, according to… Read More
LawAnalysis
Crime Is Rising. Expert John Lott Explains Why.
While many in the media have attempted to downplay rising crime in America, noted author and economist John Lott Jr. says a majority of the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
5 Ways to Help Avoid Going Over the Looming 2025 Tax Cliff
A large tax increase is scheduled to hit almost all taxpayers at the end of next year—that is, unless Congress comes up with, and agrees… Read More
