The Republicans are winning this year’s budget battle: Discretionary spending will decrease. But this is hardly the time for the GOP to take a victory lap: Next, the GOP will have to lower unemployment and improve the average A…
Despite a steady six-month rally, lots of investors still haven’t jumped back into equities. While plenty of official economic reports say things are getting better, these investors are following other signs — often closer to …
For those investors keeping score at home, Republicans have won “Round 1” of the budget battle in Washington. But in the long run, all Americans may benefit if a government shutdown is averted.
Congress has just agreed to a Republican-crafted bill th…
For those investors keeping score at home, Republicans have won “Round 1” of the budget battle in Washington. But in the long run, all Americans may benefit if a government shutdown is averted.
Congress has just agreed to a Republican-crafted bill th…
Here we go again: Congressional Republicans and White House Democrats are engaging in a game of rhetorical warfare over the budget. If the parties don’t agree on a plan by March 4, the federal government could close, rattling s…