These Are the Weak Spots in the Economy
Despite strong sentiment in surveys, a stock market that won't seem to quit, and overall decent data, there are some weak parts of the...
The Winner of France’s Election Will Be Handed Fiscal Dynamite
Markets are rumbling at the idea far right candidate Marine Le Pen and far left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon might squeak through the first round of...
Tropical Greetings! From Steve Forbes and…
Is there anything better than a snow storm back home while you’re in sunny Florida, Arizona or St. Somewhere? How great is it looking...
This is a Terrible Way to Invest in Commodities
Investing in commodities can be a profitable endeavor, but unlike the stock market where a passive investment in a broad-based index can yield average...
This Will Be The Largest Multi-State Wind Investment in America
Xcel Energy is preparing the largest multi-state investment in wind capacity in America. The plan is for eleven wind farms across seven states, with...
Parents Listen Up: You Gotta Make Work Cool Again
I’m optimistic this morning. Lucky you.
One reason why, is that my Cato friend Tucker Carlson is replacing embattled, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly....
This is a Disturbing Trend for Mutual Funds
Exchange traded funds are a booming business today. Brokers, advisors, and everybody’s mother has been moving assets from actively managed funds into ETFs, but...
Buy American, Hire American
Small-business is the heartbeat of the American economy. President Trump visited Snap-on Inc. yesterday in Kenosha, WI to sign his “Buy American, Hire American”...
A Smart Road Revolution Could Make Driving Faster and Safer
States are testing new technologies to make their roads safer and more efficient. Some of the technologies can talk with "smart" vehicles, and some...
Why the Border Tax Needs to Die Now
The centerpiece of the House Republican tax reform plan is a border-adjustment tax (BAT) that would tax all imports and exempt all exports. The...