Economy

Biden’s $15 Minimum Wage Reflects Minimal Thinking

Would you rather have some jobs available at $10 an hour — or no jobs available at $15 an hour? ...

Selwyn Duke January 24, 2021

Newsmax Viewership Gains Force Fox News to Reshuffle Its Programming

Bob Adelmann January 12, 2021

Thanks to enormous gains at Newsmax, specifically gains of viewership of Greg Kelly’s “Greg Kelly Reports” seen during the critical evening hour, Fox...

Inspired by Viral Video, L.A. County Restaurateurs Protest Ban on Outdoor Dining

Michael Tennant December 7, 2020

Threatened with the loss of their livelihoods and inspired by a viral video by one of their own, Los Angeles County restaurant owners...

Lockdown Approaching; Omar Resurrects Plan to “Cancel” Rent and House Payments

R. Cort Kirkwood December 4, 2020

Representative Ilhan Omar is again promoting the daffy idea that the federal government should “cancel” rent and mortgage payments because of the coronavirus....

Former Goldman Sachs Chief: New Yorkers Will “Feel Like Supermen” After COVID Vaccine

Bob Adelmann December 2, 2020

In a nearly total disconnect from reality, Blankfein thinks that once everyone is vaccinated, all will be well and folks can get on...

Pennsylvania Targets Bars and Restaurants With Ban on Alcohol Sales the Night Before Thanksgiving

Raven Clabough November 24, 2020

In yet another devastating blow to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars, the commonwealth’s secretary of health has announced that alcohol is barred from being...

Lockdowns and the Death of American Dreams

Steven Neill November 24, 2020

Nationwide, small businesses are being crushed as Democratic governors continue to destroy the economy in the name of fighting COVID-19. ...

Dow Close to 30,000, Fastest Rebound in 30 Years

Bob Adelmann November 17, 2020

The economic rebound since the COVID-19 shutdowns has been record-shattering. ...

Two Big Banks Predict Big Gains in Stocks Into New Year

Bob Adelmann November 11, 2020

Two of the nation’s largest banks — Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan — are increasingly bullish on America. ...

Labor Department: October Job Gains Exceed Expectations Once Again

Bob Adelmann November 6, 2020

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones were expecting just 530,000 new jobs in October, but they were closer to 640,000. ...

Passage of Prop 22 Sets Tone for National Gig Economy

Bob Adelmann November 5, 2020

Proposition 22 passed in California on Tuesday, setting a precedent for national rules on the gig economy. ...

ADP: More Than 400,000 New Jobs Created in October

Bob Adelmann November 4, 2020

According to payroll processor ADP, more than 400,000 new jobs were created by the Trump economy in October. ...

Three More Indicators Suggest Trump Victory on Tuesday

Bob Adelmann November 2, 2020

The report released Monday morning by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) once again exceeded forecasters’ expectations, and added to the momentum of...