Recession Now or Stagflation Forever

by pentoport | Sep 13, 2024 | Commentary

September 13, 2024 The labor market is clearly weakening. But in reality, this is what needs to happen. Short-term pain is needed to reconcile the great imbalances created by decades of free money. The alternative is intractable inflation that renders the middle class...

Mid-Week Reality Check – 9/13/24

by pentoport | Sep 11, 2024 | Podcasts

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Mid-Week Reality Check – 9/4/2024

by pentoport | Sep 4, 2024 | Podcasts

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Powell’s Rate Cuts Won’t Be a Panacea

by pentoport | Aug 30, 2024 | Commentary

August 30, 2024 While the long-anticipated recession still lies ahead of us, the fact remains that the US economy is anemic and getting weaker. Therefore, it is imperative to be aware of the reasons why those predicting any sort of economic rebound should be extremely...

Mid-Week Reality Check – 8/28/24

by pentoport | Aug 28, 2024 | Podcasts

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The Monetary Juggling Act Continues, but the Clown’s Arms Are Getting Tired

by pentoport | Aug 22, 2024 | Commentary

August 22, 2024 Advanced retail sales accelerated by 1% for the month of July, according to figures that are seasonally adjusted but not adjusted for inflation. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones were looking for a 0.3% increase. June sales were revised to a decline of...

Mid-Week Reality Check – 8/21/24

by pentoport | Aug 21, 2024 | Podcasts

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Mid-Week Reality Check – 8/14/24

by pentoport | Aug 14, 2024 | Podcasts

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Mid-Week Reality Check – 8/7/24

by pentoport | Aug 7, 2024 | Podcasts

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Mid-Week Reality Check – 7/31/24

by pentoport | Jul 31, 2024 | Podcasts

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