Economy
Oil Jobs Lost: 250.000 And Counting, Texas Likely To See Massive Layoffs Soon
Crude oil just capped off a third straight week of declines, as WTI nears the $40 per barrel threshold. Goldman Sachs is once again raising ……Read More
Business
Economy
The Ongoing Employment Issues Facing Prime-Age American Workers
When we think about the relationship between jobs and economic health, the first statistic that comes to mind is the unemployment rate. While the mainstream ……Read More
Markets
How Corporate America Dilutes Its Shareholders
A recent report, "Are Buybacks an Oasis or a Mirage" by Chris Brightman at Research Affiliates looks at the impact of stock buybacks on shareholders and how ……Read More
Economy
Where is the Global Economy Headed?
When we want to have a better understanding of where the global economy is headed, it is most advantageous to look at a leading indicator ……Read More
Economy
Saudis Planning For A War Of Attrition In Europe With Russia’s Oil Industry
Russia's central bank recently warned about the growing financial risks to the Russian economy from Saudi Arabia encroaching upon its traditional export market for crude ……Read More
Economy
Total Factor Productivity, Innovation and the Sluggish Economy
There is a very little-discussed (at least by the mainstream media) measure of economic health that provides us with a picture of how innovative the ……Read More