Is the U.S. Economy Destined for Deflation?

With inflation low and the recovery waning, a growing chorus of analysts is beginning to suspect that U.S. policymakers aren't doing enough to head...

The Global Double-Dip Recession: Which Markets to Hold... And Which Ones May Fold

Last week's stock-market meltdown was a worldwide affair, and was touched off by trader fears of a global "double-dip" recession.

However,...

Government Spending Cutbacks Increase Odds of Double-Dip Recession

The odds of slower economic growth or even a double-dip recession are increasing as industrial countries, led by the United States & United...

History Shows Stock Market Plunge May Just Be Par for the Course

Although the stock market plunge last week was certainly unsettling, history and a slew of positive leading indicators show that this may just be...

Unemployment Report Shows Sluggish Recovery Will Take Years to Replace Jobs Lost in Great Recession

Unemployment figures released Friday confirmed that the U.S. economy is still recovering, but they also showed it will take years to replace the 8...

Unemployment Report Shows Sluggish Recovery Will Take Years to Replace Jobs Lost in Great Recession

Unemployment figures released Friday confirmed that the U.S. economy is still recovering, but they also showed it will take years to replace the 8...

Taipan Daily: What Happens When Peter Wants His Money Back?

FedEx's unfunded pension problem gives us a clear look at the troubles lurking just around the corner for those who borrowed their way through the...

Caution Is the Buzzword After Last Week's Stock Market Drop

Risk aversion was the story of the week last week amid rising exasperation with Eurozone countries to

Will the Financial Reform Bill Really Rein In Wall Street?

The Senate on Thursday approved an extensive financial reform bill that would give Washington broad new powers over Wall Street. However, there's...

Slower Productivity Growth May Force Businesses to Increase Hiring

U.S. productivity rose faster than expected in the first three months of the year, as employers continued to squeeze existing workers to boost...

A V-Shaped Recovery? Don't Bet On It

Corporate profits appear to have returned in full, manufacturing is picking up around the world, commodities prices have rallied and the

Question of the Week: The Lingering Sting of a Jobless Recovery

The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 9.7% for the third straight month in March as the world's largest economy added jobs at the fastest pace in...

Fastest Recovery Ever Could Push Corporate Profits to Record Highs in 2010 

Sometimes we get a little carried away talking about esoteric subjects like bulls, bears, supply, demand, moving averages and the like. But if you...

European Bailout Fund Proposal ... Just Another Bad Idea

Has bailout mania finally reached Europe?

The 16 nations that make up the Eurozone are seriously exploring the creation of a "

Which Stocks and Sectors Will Shine as Market Fear Subsides?

A lot of my commentary lately on the markets has been relatively short-term oriented. Today let's take a moment to pan back and consider the weekly...

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