Monthly Archives: June, 2026

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 5

OK, you said it, “Honey, I think it’s time I retire,” and the dust has settled. Now the fun part. How are you going...

US Economy Grows 2.1% in Final Q1 2026 GDP Estimate

The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that real GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026,...

All 32 Largest US Banks Pass Federal Reserve Stress Test

The Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress tests found that all 32 of the largest US banks remain well-capitalized and capable of continuing to lend even...

May 2026 Data Shows Stable but Cooling Consumer Activity

In May 2026, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), personal income and consumer spending both rose modestly, indicating that household finances...

Manufacturing Productivity Sees Mixed Results, Higher Costs

US manufacturing productivity was mixed in 2025, rising in 39 of 80 industries. The biggest gains came from other transportation equipment (+14.9%) and textile...

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What’s Happening in France could Happen Here

You may have read that France is facing a...

Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

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Why Isn’t the Oil Price Coming Down?

President Trump and his administration have been touting a...

Junk Bond Yields

What do junk bonds yield today? The table below...

Is China’s Economy Addicted to Real Estate?

In The Wall Street Journal, Nathaniel Taplin explains the...

Cyprus Depositors Get Robbed

By now you have probably heard that depositors with...

The $18 billion Name

Here’s a head-scratcher. Google announced on Monday that it...

Is the Old Retirement Model Broken?

In an interview with Fidelity Viewpoints, Stanford Center for...

Is This the Best Gift You Can Get Your Kids or Grandkids?

With Christmas nearly here, many parents and grandparents are...