Jan 16, 2018
The Trump economy is off to a strong start.Since the spring, growth in gross domestic product has averaged about 3% - much stronger than either during the Bush or Obama presidencies.This winter, consumers are likely to pull back again to pay off...
Dec 12, 2017
New Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell won’t mess up the strong economy he will inherit from outgoing Fed Chair Janet Yellen as the slow and steady normalization of central-bank policy will keep America on track.
Dec 1, 2017
The Trump economy is cracking-GDP growth is on track to top 3% for three quarters running. We haven't seen that since 2004, and the Dow Jones average has just pierced 24,000.Privates businesses are optimistic and poised to invest with passage of the tax cuts. They have...
Oct 5, 2017
As the Republicans write their $1.5 trillion tax cut legislation, they would do well to stay inside their budget.
Sep 3, 2017
With North Korea successfully testing a missile size hydrogen bomb, the time for talk, additional sanctions and UN-style diplomacy has passed. The path to resolution is through China.
Jul 19, 2017
No matter which tack chosen, Americans would pay more for toasters, T-shirts and TVs.
May 31, 2017
President Donald Trump's economic team paints a rosier picture about what his policies could accomplish than the economics profession is willing to endorse.
May 4, 2017
For decades, the trade deficit has been a source of torment. Critics blame it for jobs losses, and apologists say it permits Americans to consume more and cheaper products without much harm.