Does it feel like the U.S. policy madness went up a notch recently? Our Chief Equity Strategist and Economist, John Blank, is here now to explain why it has. 1. You cite the FRED index of U.S.

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Michael Farr, chairman of FarrCrest Capital, raised questions about personal responsibility at the University of Delaware’s ...

The Heritage Foundation's 2026 Index of Economic Freedom finds nations embracing free markets, like Singapore and Ireland, ...

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WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth likely slowed to a still-solid pace in the fourth quarter because of disruptions from last year's government shutdown and a moderation in consumer ...

• The US economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, according to the latest monthly report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. • The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.4% from a revised 4.5%. • The ...