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The Fed, The Feud And The Fraud
Gary D. Halbert Between the Lines To almost no one’s surprise, Janet Yellen & Company voted to keep the Fed Funds rate range unchanged at 0.25%-0.50% at the latest policy committee meeting that ended yesterday. The policy statement released after the meeting was quite positive regarding improvements in the economy,…
The US Economy Is Nowhere Near “Full Employment”
Gary D. Halbert Between the Lines The official unemployment rate in the US has now been below 5% for four consecutive months. I mentioned in my E-Letter on Tuesday that some economists and members of the Fed believe the economy is approaching what is referred to as “full employment,” which…
Fed Continues to Overstate the Growth of the Economy – Why?
Gary D. Halbert Between the Lines Two prominent Fed officials gave major speeches over the last week, and both suggested that the US economy will surge in the second half of this year. Both indicated that this newfound growth in the previously moribund economy means the Fed will raise interest…
Over-Regulation Now Makes America $4 Trillion Poorer
Gary D. Halbert Between the Lines I have focused on over-regulation in America for the last couple of months because it is such a crippling impediment to the US economy, and because it is such a critical issue in the upcoming presidential election. The candidates have starkly different views on…
Obama Holds Record For Most Regulations, Not Done Yet
Gary D. Halbert Between the Lines Most economists agree that one of the greatest hindrances to the economy today is over-regulation by government at all levels, but especially at the federal level. A new study from the conservative non-profit American Action Forum (AAF) found that President Obama has already issued…
How The US Stock Market Usually Decides Our Next President
Gary D. Halbert Between the Lines If Donald Trump is your man, your investment portfolio might have to take a hit in order for him to make it into the White House. On the other hand, if Hillary Clinton is your candidate, you could see your investment portfolio rise and…