Jul 8, 2019

Signs Of A Weak U.S. Economy

If the U.S. Economy is really the strongest in history, why is the service sector growing at its slowest pace in 2 years, factory orders near a 3-year low, and small business employment collapsing at its fastest pace in over 9 years?

Markets: Gold, U.S. Dollar

Gold and the U.S. Dollar are over-reacting to June's jobs number that can easily be revised lower. 

The economy is slowing and job losses are typically the caboose not the engine of the recession train. The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, it will not prevent recession, but it will boost inflation!

Jun 17, 2019

U.S. Economy Keeps Reflecting Weakness

The so-called strongest economy ever keeps setting records that reflect weakness. In addition to records in government spending and borrowing, the June Empire State Manufacturing Index just dropped by a record 26 points to -8.6, its 1st negative reading since Trump was elected.

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