John McDonald on Business & Economics
The economy is in a tough place right now, but a lot of businesses are finding new ways to stay profitable. I'll post my observations on business and economic issues here unless they're specifically focused on regulatory and political aspects.
Latest Business Posts:
Federal Reserve Bets on Recovery
The Federal Reserve board might have voted to bet on a coming economic recovery, but I wouldn’t be so optimistic when it comes to planning personal and business finances. A lot of dangerous financial events lurk in the near future, and 2010 is unlikely to be remembered fondly.
Markets Still Shaky After Bailout Frenzy
Volatility in stock markets may undermine faith in the economic recovery. Wait, there was faith in the plans for economic recovery?
If Truth Undermines Confidence, We Have a Big Problem
The fight against a Federal Reserve audit is ramping up – and the very excuses they’re using to avoid a true audit simply proves how badly the economy needs to know the real truth.
For Sale, For Rent, Foreclosed..
The story of my neighborhood is told by the signs and public notifications that sit where children and families used to play.
Not the Economic Recovery most were Hoping for
Counting on an economic recovery? Don’t expect it to show up any time soon.
Random Economics Discussion
Will the economy rebound? Will the current political action in the markets stabilize American purchasing power and growth? Probably not, but mostly because Obama’s direction is too similar to Bush’s.