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John Blank

What Happened to the U.S. Economy, after so much Policy Uncertainty?

U.S. Policy Uncertainty has been very high - for over a full year.

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How High Can Oil & Gasoline Prices Go?

The Iran Conflict Oil Price Shock is on everyone's minds.

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What is "AI" Cap-Ex Doing?

Beyond driving up GDP growth, what does this spending achieve?

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What is the "Great Rotation"?

U.S. stock markets have been shifting, meaningfully.

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What Does "Work-From-Home" Data Say About the U.S. economy?

It says the labor market is cooling, at the least.

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What Do CIO's Think About Stock Returns Across 2026?

The Decision-Maker's See a Rotation from Growth to Value.

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Does a Weak Jobs Market Mean the US Economy is in Recession?

This is a trillion-dollar question, not a million-dollar question.

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Balancing Bull and Bear Views

It is Halloween. Should you be frightened, or not, by this rally?

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Why is the U.S. Unemployment Rate Rising in 2025?

Who wishes for a pat answer, to that question? Both the Fed and Stock Traders.

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Will Fresh Fed Rate Cuts Lift Stocks?

Liquidity is a Major Force in All Risk Markets.

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