Tag Archives: Economy

June 28, 2019

Economy

Thoughts on Tariffs and the Upcoming Trump/Xi Meeting
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

While many in the U.S. hope the trade war could soon be resolved, the Chinese appear to be digging in for a longer confrontation. Expect the meeting this weekend to yield more talking. Risk markets will look at this bullishly.... Read More

June 26, 2019

Economy

GDP Growth Drives U.S. 10-Year Yields
Posted By Jim Bianco | Charts of the Week

There is a perception that real growth drives U.S. interest rates. Lately, U.S. yields have correlated more directly to world growth rather than U.S. growth.... Read More

Economy

Revisiting GDP Growth During Expansions
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Previously we compared GDP growth during different expansions on a nominal basis. How does each expansion compare on a real GDP and per capita real GDP basis?... Read More

June 12, 2019

Economy

Breaking Down Debt in the U.S.
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A look at outstanding amounts of Treasuries, corporates, agencies, munis and open market paper.... Read More

Economy

Comparing Real Estate to GDP and Stock Ownership
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A home may be the biggest purchase most people make in their lives, but households' stock ownership has actually surpassed home equity since the housing crash.... Read More

Economy

68% of GDP Is Due to Personal Consumption
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Personal consumption continues to make up a larger portion of U.S. GDP as time progresses.... Read More

Economy

Over 40% of FDIC Deposits Are Uninsured
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Over 40% of FDIC deposits in the U.S. are uninsured.... Read More

June 11, 2019

Economy

The BoJ Has a Problem
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

Japanese growth is slowing, inflation expectations are falling and the Bank of Japan has few options, despite their insistence they have enough ammunition.... Read More

June 10, 2019

Economy

The ECB Has a Problem
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

Eurozone growth is slowing, inflation expectations are de-anchoring, the financial system is under stress and the ECB has few options.... Read More

June 5, 2019

Economy

ADP’s Big Miss
Newsclips

One month does not make a trend, but today's ADP report included a few reasons for concern.... Read More

Economy

Wealth Distribution in the U.S.
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A comparison of the assets and liabilities of the wealthiest 1% of Americans versus the rest of the country... Read More

May 22, 2019

Economy

Consumers Use 23% of Credit Limit
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Credit limits in the U.S. have surpassed pre-crisis levels, but utilization rates remain low.... Read More

Economy

Student Loan Debt Has Tripled Since 2005
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Since 2005, student loan debt has grown at an astronomical rate.... Read More

Economy

Breaking Down Household Debt by Age Group
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

People under 30 hold a relatively small amount of debt compared to other age groups. Student loans make up the largest portion of their debt.... Read More

Economy

Mortgage Origination by Credit Score
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Since the housing crash, mortgage originators have lent far less money to people with the riskiest credit scores.... Read More

Economy

Household Debt Delinquency Status
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Household debt broken down by delinquency status... Read More

May 20, 2019

Currencies

Is China’s Capital Flight Increasing?
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

While capital flight is nothing new for China, evidence is mounting that the trade war has intensified the rate at which money is leaving the country.... Read More

May 15, 2019

Economy

The Longest Expansion on Record
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

The current expansion is about to turn 10 years old and become the longest in U.S. history. While it will soon claim the longevity crown, it has lagged in other areas.... Read More

May 1, 2019

Economy

An Updated Look at the Housing Market
Posted By Ryan Malo | Charts of the Week

An update of the U.S. housing market... Read More

April 10, 2019

Economy

A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

How have the different forms of taxes funded the U.S. government throughout the years?... Read More

Thoughts on Tariffs and the Upcoming Trump/Xi Meeting Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

GDP Growth Drives U.S. 10-Year Yields Posted By Jim Bianco | Charts of the Week

Revisiting GDP Growth During Expansions Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Breaking Down Debt in the U.S. Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Comparing Real Estate to GDP and Stock Ownership Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

68% of GDP Is Due to Personal Consumption Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Over 40% of FDIC Deposits Are Uninsured Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

The BoJ Has a Problem Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

The ECB Has a Problem Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

ADP’s Big Miss Newsclips

Wealth Distribution in the U.S. Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Consumers Use 23% of Credit Limit Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Student Loan Debt Has Tripled Since 2005 Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Breaking Down Household Debt by Age Group Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Mortgage Origination by Credit Score Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Household Debt Delinquency Status Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Is China’s Capital Flight Increasing? Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

The Longest Expansion on Record Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

An Updated Look at the Housing Market Posted By Ryan Malo | Charts of the Week

A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Thoughts on Tariffs and the Upcoming Trump/Xi Meeting
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

GDP Growth Drives U.S. 10-Year Yields
Posted By Jim Bianco | Charts of the Week

Revisiting GDP Growth During Expansions
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Breaking Down Debt in the U.S.
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Comparing Real Estate to GDP and Stock Ownership
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

68% of GDP Is Due to Personal Consumption
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Over 40% of FDIC Deposits Are Uninsured
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

The BoJ Has a Problem
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

The ECB Has a Problem
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

ADP’s Big Miss
Newsclips

Wealth Distribution in the U.S.
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Consumers Use 23% of Credit Limit
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Student Loan Debt Has Tripled Since 2005
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Breaking Down Household Debt by Age Group
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Mortgage Origination by Credit Score
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Household Debt Delinquency Status
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Is China’s Capital Flight Increasing?
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

The Longest Expansion on Record
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

An Updated Look at the Housing Market
Posted By Ryan Malo | Charts of the Week

A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week