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economy: Archive
Why is the U.S. Unemployment Rate Rising in 2025?
by John Blank
Who wishes for a pat answer, to that question? Both the Fed and Stock Traders.
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economy
Will Fresh Fed Rate Cuts Lift Stocks?
by John Blank
Liquidity is a Major Force in All Risk Markets.
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economy
Stagflation is Already in Play
by John Blank
What Can Stock Traders Do About It?
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economy
Where Does Financial Froth Show Up, Now?
by John Blank
I asked Google's Gemini AI tool a set of questions.
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economy finance
Is a Recession Coming in 2025?
by Tracey Ryniec
Tracey Ryniec and Zacks Chief Equity Strategist, John Blank, dive into US employment, tariffs and GDP with some stock talk too.
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economy
Monitoring The Cape Ratio: Are Stocks Overvalued or Will the Bull Run Continue?
by Shaun Pruitt
Amid a historic rebound, the S&P 500 has hit another all-time high after flirting with correction territory just three months ago in March.
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A Fresh Look At Indeed Job Postings
by John Blank
In June 2025, Can You See A Cyclical Move in the Jobs Markets?
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economy
Understanding Tariff Headwinds
by John Blank
Some Macro Effects Are Visible. Already. More Should Arrive. Soon.
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economy trade
A Review of the U.S. Inflation Landscape
by John Blank
Indeed, the Fed's "dual mandate" remains in play.
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economy
Making Sense of Trade Wars
by John Blank
We discuss trade wars, versus traditional trade policy.
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economy stock-performance
A Key March Nonfarm Job Report is Coming
by John Blank
Will it show big DOGE Federal job cuts?
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economy
Is A Recession Coming in 2025? Where to Invest Now
by Tracey Ryniec
Tracey Ryniec and Zacks Chief Equity Strategist, John Blank, discuss the state of the economy and what stocks to invest in after the stock sell-off.
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economy stock-performance
What is the Bull/Bear Story on This U.S. Economy?
by John Blank
Here are a few concerns investors should (validly) have.
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economy
What Can Tariffs Do to the U.S. Economy?
by John Blank
The February 1st Deadline for Tariffs is in Place. What to Expect?
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economy
Where Does U.S Monetary Policy Go in 2025?
by John Blank
Can Stock Traders Expect Rate Cuts This Year?
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economy
4 Indicators to Keep on Top of Recession Worry
by John Blank
A Wall of Worry -- About This Topic -- is Always a Factor.
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economy
Here is the Year-End FOMC Outlook
by John Blank
After the FOMC cut 50 bps, here is what to expect.
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economy
What Role Will Macro Data Play, Before the U.S. Election?
by John Blank
In other words, can U.S. macro data trump any U.S election uncertainty?
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economy
Can U.S. Stocks Rally After Chair Powell Speaks?
by John Blank
Less uncertainty is usually a benefit.
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economy stock-performance
Stocks to Buy When the Fed Cuts Rates
by Tracey Ryniec
Is the US in a recession? Will the Fed be cutting? Tracey Ryniec and John Blank examine the economic data and talk stocks.
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economy stock-performance
Stocks to Watch for a Potential Kamala Harris Presidency
by Shaun Pruitt
Let's discuss a few stocks and sectors that should be kept in mind for a potential Kamala Harris presidency as opposed to the Biden or Trump trade.
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Will the Fed Cut Rates and Make Stock Owners Happy?
by John Blank
Or is the event of a SEP rate cut 'all priced in'?
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economy
Is the U.S. Economy Finally Cooling?
by John Blank
Likely, it takes several months of macro data to answer that question.
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economy
Is Carnival (CCL) A "Buy" Heading into Q2 Earnings Announcement?
by Bryan Hayes
Travel demand has begun to normalize following the post-pandemic boom.
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consumer-discretionary earnings economy investing travel-leisure
Memorial Day 2024: How is the U.S. Consumer Doing?
by John Blank
It is time, for a health check, on the all-important U.S. consumer.
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economy