It’s in vogue these days to assume that Republican victories in the upcoming mid-term elections will boost the market. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average breaking above 10,700 again and seemingly within reach of 11,000, some of that sentiment may already be priced in to equity prices. But even if the political winds shift...
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Will Congress’s Debate on Extending Unemployment Insurance Benefits Give the Stock Market a Post-Election Hangover?
Congress May Curtail Long Term Unemployment Benefits Later This Year
Congress adjourned for the July 4th holiday without extending long-term unemployment benefits that have been in place since 2008. 1 They may yet pass an extension after returning to the measure on July 12, but this could be the last time. The immediate cause of the delay in passage is that Democrats are concentrated on...
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Why Deflation Fears are Also Exaggerated
In October 2009, I argued-so far correctly-that hyperinflation concerns in the United States were exaggerated. Now fear of deflation is increasingly in vogue, but there’s a case that those fears are overstated too. It’s true that the potential for deflation probably was underestimated in some quarters. Conventional wisdom said that mortgage rates would rise...
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Why Microsoft’s Stock Is Finally Set To Reboot
Microsoft’s (MSFT) stock has gone nowhere for over a decade, trading in the $40-$60 range through 1999 and early...
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Ford: One More Chance To Get On Board
With the S&P 500 down 14% (as of market close on August 26) from its May 2 post-financial crisis...
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Relieving Arthritis Pain with Collagen II and Vitamin C: A Personal Experience
Like many people who experience joint pain, I assumed that arthritis was something I wouldn’t need to worry about until old age. I first noticed symptoms about five years ago in my early forties, when I began to feel pain in my right hand. The original diagnosis was that my right hand was predisposed...
How to Refinance Your Mortgage If You Have Good Credit
We recently refinanced, taking advantage of the historically low rates precipitated by the financial crisis. But given the tremors felt throughout the banking industry, even homeowners with the best credit may have a hard time closing the deal. Here are some thoughts on what worked to get us a good deal: If you want...
How to Help Your Unemployed Spouse Find a New Job After a Layoff
The experience of a layoff is difficult for any marriage. My wife was laid off in
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