Why Did Eurozone Inflation Rise To 3.8% In September
The annual rate rose from 3.2% in August and surpassed the 3.6% forecast. It is also well above the European Central Bank’s 2% target
Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
The Real Story About Gas Prices, National Security, And The Economy
To understand the real state of things, examining U.S. gas prices over the past two decades provides invaluable insight—and it allows for a more informed and rational discussion of the pros and cons of this Iran conflict.
Why Our “Populist Moment” Keeps Failing
A consensus quickly emerged that pointed to a “populist surge” on the right, driven by rural white voters who were angry about the financial crisis and the political class’s failure to “stem the tide” of illegal immigration.
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Is Mark Carney Preparing For An American Invasion?
His latest is he tells a reporter that, yes, he has thought of preparing the Canadian military to prepare for an invasion by the United States.
Trump’s Student Loan Rules Finally Hold Higher Education Accountable. The Left Is Furious.
According to a Department of Education rule finalized in July, schools will now need to prove that their degrees are paying off for students to ensure that they remain eligible for federal funds.
3 Reasons A Ban On Diesel Exports Won’t Work
There are a number of problems with that. First and foremost, you just don’t have a lot of places to put all that produced diesel. Right now, we export about a million and a half barrels a day.
What Iowa’s New Steel Mill Means For The Midwest
These are some of the tangible benefits of reindustrializing America, but there is something deeper going on as well.
US Labor Market Shows Stability Despite Slower Hiring
The labor market has cooled mainly because companies are adding fewer workers rather than cutting large numbers of jobs.
Takaichi Vows To Restore Confidence In Weak Japanese Yen
A joint U.S.-Japan intervention and the Bank of Japan’s September rate increase helped the yen gain 3.3% against the dollar during the third quarter
Oil Markets Tighten As China Moves To Protect Domestic Fuel Supplies
Saudi Arabia has also resumed tanker loading from Yanbu after restarting its East-West Pipeline, easing some concerns over Gulf crude supplies.
Rising Inflation And Debt Concerns Rattle Global Bond Markets
The latest pressure follows stronger-than-expected US economic growth and inflation readings that remain above the Federal Reserve’s target
Trump: Invading Cuba Will Be A ‘Great Honor’
Last week, Trump hinted at an invasion of Cuba. Marco Rubio said the broken-down and impoverished communist island nation is a threat to the national security of the United States.
Eisenhower And Washington Both Spoke Out Against War
Because of these and many other things he said and did, I think a very strong case can be made that Eisenhower was our most antiwar President.
Reality Slaps College Graduates In The Face
The Journal says that AI is contributing to this unprecedented education divergence in job prospects, because companies are replacing entry-level white-collar jobs with AI just as colleges churn out more graduates than ever.
The False Promises Of Democratic Socialism
I get it, there are theoretical differences between Marxism, socialism, and communism. Marxism is the idea that class relationsare at the center of human conflict.