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The latest GDP data showed the U.S. economy growing at an anemic one-point-two percent as strong retail sales were largely canceled out by a reduction in business investment. Most disturbingly …

Even before Britain’s historic exit from the EU on June 23, the exodus was dubbed “Brexit” by the media.  And social media took over from there.  While the nickname is …

On June 23rd Britons head to the polls to vote on whether to stay in the European Union or cut loose and go their own way economically. In reality this …

If you’ve ever heard the investing phrase “sell in May and go away” you may get a reminder of why that phrase is significant this year. Stocks and the U.S. …

The 2016 election year is already one for the record books, and possibly for the DSM-5. But have we reached a new low when one of the more sensible, albeit …

China seems so far away, practically the other side of the world. As to the impact it has on our economy, it might be as near as Canada. In fact, …

As the old joke goes: Economists accurately predicted nine of the last five recessions. In other words, it’s always easier to see the downside in the market. Traditionally, it’s wise to …

It’s risky calling ups or downs on the stock market because, to quote Jeb Bush, stuff happens. Were one to suggest that stocks are due for an irregular recovery the …

The recent stock market gyrations can be disconcerting, particularly when you’re worried about being able to retire. Yet the very forces that made the stock market so disturbing for some …

It always comes as a surprise how fast either a bull or bear market mentality can take hold in the media. A year, two years and, all of a sudden, …