Countless financial soothsayers and Wall Street wizards were once members of a curious cult. Their doctrine? The unshakable belief that interest rates had managed to find something resembling the fabl… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism and get…
You’ve undoubtedly noticed how up-in-arms everyone becomes when the government is on the verge of shutting down. I’ve also noticed that the people who most loudly express their horror at the notion of… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent…
America needs more housing. Pressure for reform is only growing as available homes get less and less affordable. Unfortunately, rather than addressing the root cause of high housing prices — an epidem… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism…
As election season approaches, Democrats are touting the economic results of Biden administration policies aimed at improving the lives of working Americans and creating a more equitable economy. But … No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism and get…
Today’s hyperpartisan and frequently negative news cycle ignores one significant and uplifting story: the precipitous decline of global inequality. It’s a subject that deserves our attention, for it r… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism and get unlimited…
Much of the banter surrounding the rise of China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry and the implication for the global economy is misleadingly alarmist. When our government gets involved in such narrati… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism and…
China’s economy is struggling post–COVID-19. Growth is slower than expected, demographic trends are negative, youth unemployment is high, overbuilding has created a housing crisis, and government inde… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism and get unlimited access to…
Remember how, mere months ago, the debt-ceiling deal struck between Democrats and Republicans to avoid a government shutdown was touted as “an historic first step toward shifting government back towar… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism and get…
Last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a draft of proposed new guidelines for mergers and acquisitions. Sounds like a problem reserved for people who … No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism…
Fitch Ratings just downgraded the U.S. government’s credit rating, due in part to Congress’ erosion in governance. Indeed, year after year, we see the same political theater unfold: last-minute deals,… No hoodwinking or hornswoggling here. Support independent journalism and get…