All Posts Tagged With: "United States"

THE IDEA OF AMERICA, PART I

As Lord Acton reminded us, the American Revolution exerted much influence in France and in the world. America was seen as a beacon of liberty. The Statue of Liberty proclaims: “From her beacon-hand / Glows world-wide welcome”. Liberty - individual…

9Jul2008 | Daily Reckoning | 1 comment | Continued

The Economic Tables Have Turned

What goes around, comes around…

Every country in the world has had to put up with finger wagging and scolding from U.S. officials. The U.S. economy was the world’s best for so many years - and American experts, government officials, professors…

19Jun2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

China and U.S. Commence Trade Talks with $14 Billion in Deals, but Loose Ends Remain

The United States and China got their fourth round of economic dialogue off to a good start yesterday (Tuesday), with the announcement of $14 billion in business deals. However, several points of tension ranging from currency devaluation to investment restrictions must still…

18Jun2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

Special Report: Six Ways to Profit From the One-Two Punch of Soaring Oil Prices and Zooming Inflation

Oil prices have resumed their northward climb. And inflation has returned to the American lexicon for the first time in decades.

For U.S. consumers, there’s no way to dodge the financial fallout of that economic one-two punch.

But for U.S investors willing…

9Jun2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

The U.S. Economy’s Uncertainty Brings Opportunity for Investors in the Months to Come

With a wheezing economy that’s struggling with housing and credit problems - as well as a weak dollar - it’s clear the United States won’t be in the investment spotlight this year.

But don’t despair. Because a trend that has long…

7Jun2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

U.S. Economy Expanded Faster than Reported, With First Quarter GDP Revised Upward to 0.9%

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.9% in the first quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announced yesterday (Wednesday).

“We are somewhere in the twilight zone between an expansion and a recession,” Michael Feroli, an…

30May2008 | Money Morning | 1 comment | Continued

April Durable Goods Unexpectedly Improve, Shining Soft Light on U.S. Economy

Orders for durable goods, excluding transportation, rose 2.5% in April, an unexpected gain that underscores that a weak greenback and strong overseas demand for American-made goods are helping recharge the downtrodden U.S. economy.

Total orders last month shrunk by 0.5%…

29May2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

Media in Society

Last night I saw a debate on television about what role the media is to play in our society. I found one speaker to be somewhat appalling. This person argued against the involvement of media in our societal discussion on issues…

19Apr2008 | Stephen Oakes | 0 comments | Continued

The Heart of Darkness: What’s Really Behind Asian Investment in Africa

As the home to 34 of the world’s 50 least-developed countries, Africa is the poorest and least-developed continent on the planet. It’s 11.7 million square miles of desert and jungle, with little in between.

Africa is malnourished, politically impotent, overrun with…

18Apr2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued