Economic News

Don’t Listen to the “Chicken Littles” of the Media

We investment analysts are the "Chicken Littles" of media. A single bad day in the market, and we...

PowerTrend Brief: Searching for Dividends and Yield Amid Global Uncertainty

With global economic data of late either confirming slower growth ahead or suggesting the growth ahead is even...

My Run-in with Paul “Crude” Krugman

My wife and I just returned from a 10-day lecture tour in Poland and England, where I spoke...

Keep Calm and Carry On

If you ever have the chance to walk down London's Oxford Street, as I and many tens of...

PowerTrend Brief: No Answers on Greece and Further Slowing in May Drive Market Volatility

This past week was a disappointing one in terms of economic data and market returns. Of the more...

Chris Versace: Economic Data Raises Concerns

Chris Versace offered his views about economic developments during the past week in an audio interview. He addressed...

PowerTrend Brief: No Answers on Greece and Further Slowing in May Drive Market Volatility

The turbulence that began as we entered the current quarter turned into a relatively steep drop in the...

Investors Should Beware of Tepid U.S. Money Supply Growth

Investors would be wise to take notice that the U.S. money supply (M2) is growing only at a...

PowerTrend Brief: Slowing Growth and Rising Uncertainties Abound

This week, the stock market fell under the influence of concerns that, for the most part, are not...

Conditions in the United States and Europe are Bad News for Investors

The latest negative market conditions for investors include slowing gross domestic product (GDP) growth and poor employment reports...