Increased sanctions against Venezuela could end up raising the cost of gasoline for American consumers. Most people don’t realize just how much oil is imported into the United States from …
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President Trump recently announced his support for a new immigration bill announced in the US Senate. Introduced by Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Senator David Perdue of Georgia, the …
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With baby boomers starting to retire in greater numbers, the American workforce is becoming more reliant than ever on immigrant labor. Nearly 17% of the workforce is now made up …
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The recent Russian sanctions bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump has aroused anger in Europe. Germany’s economy minister has decried the sanctions as illegal under international law …
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Of the 200 largest company pension plans in the S&P 500, 186 aren’t fully funded. While that may not come as a shock to people who observe the overall market, …
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Mexico has found itself for years in the midst of a protracted struggle with drug cartels over control of the country. Cartels have taken over vast portions of the country, …
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Foreign investors have been increasing their purchases of real estate in the United States, now reaching a record pace. Purchases this year are up almost 50% over last year, setting …
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Recent news reports have indicated that Gary Cohn is the top candidate to replace Janet Yellen as Chairman of the Federal Reserve System’s Board of Governors. Cohn, a Democrat who …
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North Korea’s missile tests have been all over the news recently. Whether those tests are actually intended to showcase North Korea’s military ability or just a desperate attempt to gain …
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Chinese-owned automaker Volvo announced that it plans to phase out internal combustion-only engines by the 2019 model year. From then on, Volvo intends all of its cars to be hybrids …