Amidst the rising tensions with Iran, John and Sam talk about US military involvement in episode 43 of Trading Perspectives. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, says Iran was behind last week’s attack on oil tankers and…
Thought Leadership
This past Wednesday afternoon, I had a conversation with a client who commented on the declining economic fortunes of Selma, Alabama, and I will spare you how we got there. They specifically mentioned the shuttered storefronts,…
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Last Wednesday, Bernie Sanders traveled to Walmart’s annual shareholders meeting to demand that Walmart increase wages to $15/hr. In episode 42, John and Sam talk about the effect that would have on employers in areas that…
This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced the US economy created 75K net new jobs during May 2019. ‘Wall Street’ had been anticipating a number closer to 175K. By this measure, and perhaps this…
In episode 41 of Trading Perspectives John and Sam talk about Bernie Sanders and his campaign to decrease pharmaceutical prices. Is it really that easy to slash prices like Sanders says? What would the average American…
This morning, we woke up with the news the President had announced new tariffs against Mexico for failing to curb the tide of migration through that country and up to our southern border. Perhaps interestingly, or…
High Deficits: Do They Matter? In episode 40 of Trading Perspectives John and Sam talk about the ballooning budget deficits and the ability to pay back the debt. With the United States still being the dominant…
This week, Wednesday night actually, my college-aged daughter asked me a number of questions on the passing scene. What did I feel about this or that? What was my opinion on thus and so? That sort…
Technology and Ticket Sales Ticket prices for the PGA Championship Tour were down this year and turn style attendance is proving to be on a downhill trend. Even college athletics, the MLB and the NFL are…