1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (788+ words) Looking at the cost of beef in the food store, my wife, who is by far more attractive each day she blesses my life (contractual obligation met), tells me that a pound of tofu is $3. 00. I was smart enough to…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (874+ words) Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced that he'll remain on the Board of Governors after he's replaced as chairman by Kevin Warsh. His announcement came after the Fed declared it will not lower interest rates. Powell's appointment to the board…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (601+ words) Prices rise. People blame capitalism. President Donald Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates. My socialist mayor wants to freeze rents. Elizabeth Warren wants politicians to decide what prices are "excessive." " " So I was surprised to see economist Donald…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (521+ words) The so-called experts didn't just miss the mark on March jobs numbers; they got steamrolled by reality. Economists predicted a weak 59, 000 jobs. The actual number came in at a stunning 178, 000. Talk about getting it completely wrong. And it's the latest…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (589+ words) Politicians say they can "make the economy work better." I once believed they could. But years of reporting taught me that politicians' attempts to "fix" the economy usually make things worse. Twenty years ago, Republicans and Democrats helped create the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (435+ words) Small businesses across the United States are navigating a'mixed but resilient landscape in early 2026, with recent surveys highlighting persistent challenges around cash flow and operating costs alongside sustained optimism for growth and adaptation through technology. A key report released this…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (397+ words) There's finally good news for prospective homeowners, as mortgage rates have dropped to a level not seen since 2022 and the Bidenflation hike. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac announced the news of the mortgage rate decline below 6%. Based on their Primary Mortgage…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (400+ words) It's the perfect Trump economy in 2026," insists Peter Navarro. Trump's Senior Counsel for Trade and Manufacturing, Navarro, went on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo on Sunday to talk about reasons to be excited for the 2026 economy and to anticipate a…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (589+ words) Good morning, dear readers, and welcome. "Today is February 15, 2026, which Alexa tells me is "Singles Awareness Day." Ummm" okay. Now, we know, I guess. 399 BC:"Philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death by the city of Athens for corrupting the minds…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (434+ words) Morgan Stanley senior portfolio management director Jim La Camp believes the new year is going to ring in good news for American businesses, especially thanks to the Trump administration. Between the Big, Beautiful Bill and other Trump administration policies, the…...