Who Wins a Global Trade War?
About 20 years ago, when I took an MBA level Macroeconomics course at UC Irvine, the professor said that free trade is the best use of...
The Key to Housing Prices: Supply and Demand
US house prices have increased over twice the amount of inflation this past year and are projected to repeat that feat this year. ...
Where is the Stock Market Peak?
Is the stock market peak ahead of us? Or did it peak back in January? In January, the Dow peaked at over 26,600 and then proceed to...
Will Transportation Costs Fuel Inflation?
Multiple effects are leading to higher prices in the transportation industry. Fuel costs are one determinant of transportation pricing,...
The US Economy is on the Edge, What Will Push It Over?
According to a BBC article, the US economy grew at a 2.2% annualized rate for the first quarter of 2018, versus an expected 2.3%. This...
Memorial Day, a day of remembrance and gratitude
Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, is a day – and a weekend – that reminds me of the traditions we maintain, and the gratitude...
Location, Location, Location – Real Estate and climate change
As the old saying goes, the three most important things to know about real estate is location, location, location. That adage has been...
In this volatile market, watch for warning signs and obey the signals
When investing in the stock market, it is a good idea to keep an eye on the major indexes and watch for warning signs that could indicate...
Inflation is taking a bite out of corporate profits, and could affect future earnings & stock pr
Two articles last week discussed recent corporate conference calls on earnings and quarterly profits. Both articles noted how...
The 1st quarter GDP numbers will be in soon, and projections are not looking good
First quarter GDP is projected to be around 2%, versus an average over 3% for the last three quarters. This is not quite unexpected...
