Economy
U.S. Economy Continuing to Fire on All Cylinders
Polls, surveys, and other economic and financial indicators just released confirm that the U.S. economy continues to generate goods and services at a...
More Taxpayers Fleeing Illinois Than Any Other State
Illinois has dropped from the fifth most-populous state in the union to sixth, due largely to the state taxing them out of their...
Read moreMore Than 40 Million Americans to Travel on Memorial Day Despite Higher Gas Prices
Despite higher gas prices, most Americans won't even feel the increase in gas prices on their vacations this summer. ...
Read moreBig Labor Opposition to TPP Is Not About American Sovereignty
The AFL-CIO opposes the TPP, and that's good. But they miss the most important reason to oppose the deal: keeping our independence. ...
Read moreTesla Woes: “Subsidy Entrepreneur” Elon Musk Faces Dire Market Realities
High-flying “visionary” Elon Musk is finding that “public-private partnerships” have their risks. Taxpayers are learning that lesson also. ...
Read moreJob Openings Highest Since 2000, Reflecting Robust Economy
The U.S. economy, as measured by job growth, job openings, and unemployment numbers, is stronger now than at any time in the past...
Read moreCanadian Case and the Loss of Sovereignty Under NAFTA
While free-market Americans might think the decision by the Federal Court of Canada is something to like, they should consider the implications for...
Read moreU.S. Economy Adds Another 204,000 Jobs in April
The U.S. economy continues to outperform experts' predictions, with another month of exceptional job growth. ...
Read moreJob Market Remains Strong; Unemployment Rate at 50-year Low
The job market continues its impressive run, confounding experts along the way. ...
Read moreWith New NAFTA Looming, Activists Plan to Fight For Sovereignty
Despite expressing his preference for bilateral trade deals rather than multilateral “free trade” regimes that erode the sovereignty of multiple nations, President Donald...
Read moreTrump Agrees to China Talks Despite Rejecting WTO Authority
Despite arguing that the World Trade Organization has no authority over the issue, the Trump administration has agreed to enter into a WTO...
Read moreConference Board Predicts Robust Economy for Rest of Year
No slowdown in the economy is expected before November's elections, and none is likely afterward, either, says the Conference Board. ...
Read moreFederal Biofuel Mandates Are an Expensive Flop
Federal biofuel mandates have failed to accomplish their stated objectives while forcing consumers to pay higher prices for food and fuel, a new...
Read moreEmpire State Survey: Manufacturing Optimism “Tumbles”
Since the Empire State Manufacturing Survey — taken by the New York Federal Reserve — measures the economic outlook of just 200 manufacturers...
Read moreTrade Expert to Trump: Use Bully Pulpit, Make the Case for Tariffs, Tough China Policy
Trade expert Alan Tonelson applauds President Trump for taking a long-overdue tough trade stance on China, but urges the president to clearly annouce...
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