Note: In previous quarterly (and monthly) articles, the time frame depicted in graphs was January 1st, 2002 to the date the article was written. This was due entirely to the fact that 2002 was 15 years before the original article, and, for consistency, that date was used for subsequent articles. mais 716 palavras
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Poverty in the Land of Plenty
The U.S. is a rich country judging by its massive economy as measured by GDP, standard of living and availability of goods and services. Yet, the U.S. mais 101 palavras
If You Are Poor, You Are Not Alone.
The Big Picture
The U.S. is a rich country judging by its massive economy as measured by GDP, standard of living and availability of goods and services. mais 472 palavras
The R Word
From highly respected Ned Davis Research via Zero Hedge:
Expect a global recession. It either has begun or will begin shortly. Though no guarantee, as 7.89% of the time since 1970 when the global economic indicators that make up this model were above 70, a recession did not occur.
Empty Malls
Sears announced this week that it is going into bankruptcy. Once the largest retailer in the United States, Sears disclosed in August that it was closing 46 stores, and with its bankruptcy filing this week Sears identified another 142 stores that will be shuttered. mais 430 palavras
Condemned To Repetition
George Santayana famously observed: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
I thought of old George when I read this article reporting that… mais 402 palavras
