Economy

Germany Building ‘Panama Canal on Railway Tracks’ Through South America
Germany Building ‘Panama Canal on Railway Tracks’ Through South America
Another sign of Europe’s deepening inroads into its sister continent
By Jeremiah Jacques • December 22, 2017
Bank of England: Economic Collapse Coming If UK Keeps Borrowing Money
Bank of England: Economic Collapse Coming If UK Keeps Borrowing Money
By Tyrel Schlote • December 21, 2017
Subprime Loans Make a Comeback
Subprime Loans Make a Comeback
Bad economic practices herald another crisis.
December 21, 2017
Will Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Lead to Trade War?
Will Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Lead to Trade War?
When the ‘America first’ policy backfires
December 13, 2017
The National Debt Is a Domestic Security Threat
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The National Debt Is a Domestic Security Threat
The United States government will soon be spending more on interest payments than on national defense.
By Andrew Miiller • December 12, 2017
Canadians Lead the World in Household Debt
Canadians Lead the World in Household Debt
By Tyrel Schlote • December 4, 2017
Americans Are Still Paying the Bill From 2016 Holidays
Americans Are Still Paying the Bill From 2016 Holidays
‘Tis the season … to get into more credit card debt.
November 22, 2017
For American Retirees, the Future Looks Bleak
For American Retirees, the Future Looks Bleak
Most Americans do not have enough saved for retirement, and the government will not be able to support them.
October 30, 2017
Puerto Rico Devastated After Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico Devastated After Hurricane Maria
Island’s strongest storm in 90 years leaves behind despair and hysteria.
September 28, 2017
China Rocks World Economy, Deals Major Blow to U.S.
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China Rocks World Economy, Deals Major Blow to U.S.
China’s new financial instrument gives Russia, Iran, Venezuela and other oil exporters the alternative to the petrodollar that they have sought for so long.
By Jeremiah Jacques • September 14, 2017
Hurricane Harvey: Most Expensive Environmental Disaster in U.S. History?
Hurricane Harvey: Most Expensive Environmental Disaster in U.S. History?
This superstorm could cost the United States $160 billion.
September 5, 2017