NFIB Survey Suggests A Recession Is Coming
The NFIB survey continues show real concerns about the economy in 2023 and suggests a recession is still coming.
Is the Japanese Low Inflation–Low Interest Rate Model at an End?
The macroeconomic situation in Japan seems to be coming to a head.
Social Security Taxes Aren't "Your" Money
After French protestors took the street to complain about the increase in the retirement age, I read quite a few jokes in social media about how protesting in France is the local pastime.
The Fed Is Already Flashing Signs It's Done Raising Rates
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday raised the target policy interest rate (the federal funds rate) to 4.75 percent, an increase of 25 basis points.
More Recession Signs: Money Supply Growth Went Negative Again in December
Money supply growth fell again in December, falling even further into negative territory after turning negative in November for the first time in twenty-eight years. December's drop continues a steep downward trend from the unprecedented highs experienced during much of the past two years.