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More Evidence of a US Housing and Construction RecoveryMarketMinder's View: More understated strength for the US economy: The US housing market continues to improve across the nation and won’t likely stop soon. ... See More >>  24 January Factory Activity Gains Speed, Jobless Claims DropMarketMinder's View: Though weekly or monthly data aren’t necessarily the most reliable figures for determining overall trends, factory activity and unemployment suggest the US economy is ... See More >> 24 January Passing Debt Bill, GOP Pledges End to DeficitsMarketMinder's View: As expected, Congress is close to passing a debt-ceiling “suspension.” Also as expected, it’s a short-term solution, setting up a political battle for down the road. ... See More >> 24 January The Myth of a Stagnant Middle ClassMarketMinder's View: Many argue America’s middle class has stagnated. Here’s another view, pointing out how much quality of life has actually overall risen instead. ... See More >> 24 January Yes, the Stock Market Is Booming. No, It Isn’t a Bubble.MarketMinder's View: “What we’re seeing now is a stock market boom that is simultaneously driving Americans’ wealth higher, supporting economic growth, and is well supported by the ... See More >> 23 January Spain Says It May Cover 13% of 2013 Funding in JanuaryMarketMinder's View: By taking advantage of lower yields and higher foreign demand now, Spain can buy some breathing room in the event yields tick higher later this year—just one reason ... See More >> 23 January Insight: BOJ Accepts Inflation Target to Fend Off Legal RevisionsMarketMinder's View: A look at the politicking behind the scenes of the BOJ’s acquiescence to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s demands for a 2% inflation target and open-ended asset purchases. ... See More >> 23 January Suspending the Debt Ceiling Is a Great Idea. Let’s Do It Forever!MarketMinder's View: While we view the economic impact of not raising the debt ceiling as minor (and short-lived, since the debt ceiling will most certainly get raised), it nicely captures ... See More >> 23 January The Eurozone Crisis: Time to Celebrate?MarketMinder's View: Overall borrowing costs for the European periphery have fallen markedly from mid-2012’s highs, but as this piece sensibly points out, there’s still much work to be done ... See More >> 22 January US Oil-Production Rise Is Fastest EverMarketMinder's View: Continuation of the trend certainly isn’t a given, but US energy production seems likely to continue having bright days ahead. For our detailed thoughts on US energy, ... See More >> 22 January |
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24 January