Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

Russia And Rates Wreaking Havoc on Market Sentiment 

The weekend edition of Investor’s Business Daily was chock-full of bullish stories regarding powerful earnings beats from so...

A Better Alternative to ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ Politics

“There is no left or right, only up or down.” -- Ronald Reagan (1964)  In today’s world of...

Why Ben Franklin Matters

"If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth...

It’s Time to Go Clubbing 

I’m not usually the type of man who wants to be in a “club.” In fact, I generally...

Why I Tore Up Paul Samuelson’s Famous Textbook

Special Announcement about the Economy and the Stock Market: Before getting into today’s Skousen CAFÉ, the federal government released...

Crazed Comptroller Nominee Promotes Eliminating All Private Bank Accounts

This past week, President Joe Biden raised the hair on the back of Wall Street and Main Street...

Next Stop Dow 100,000? Who Will be the Next President of the United States?

“Forecast a number a number or a date, but not both.” -- "The Maxims of Wall Street" In...

Danger Ahead: The Billionaires Tax is Just the Beginning

“No working person in America thinks it’s right that they pay their taxes and billionaires don’t.” -- Senator Ron...

Do You Know About This Secret Government ‘Financial Crisis’ Situation Room In the White House?

“The light on Wall Street can at any time go from green to red without pausing at yellow.”...

Are We Heading Toward an Energy Crisis?

So, you think the “Green New Deal” is dead? Think again. Energy prices are soaring not only in...