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Opinion, News, Analysis, Video and Polls. President Biden’s announcement on Friday to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel is a political decision, not one rooted in law or facts.
What Americans Should Know About the Costs of Tariffs
Nov 13, 2024 · Now that Donald Trump has secured another presidential victory, tariffs are on the horizon as a cornerstone policy. While many discussions are focused on the overall dollar cost …
No, the Inflation Reduction Act Didn't Reduce Inflation
Nov 4, 2024 · As Election Day draws near, one issue continues to be at the forefront of voters’ minds — inflation. While the effects of inflation are tangible and painful, the causes remain …
RealClearMarkets December 13, 2024 Archives
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The Crucial Difference Between High W-2 Income and Equity Wealth
Dec 6, 2024 · Fairfax (VA) and Montgomery (MD) counties are routinely at or near the top among U.S. counties on the matter of per capita income. The politically focused use the latter for …
What's Going On In the Presidential Election Prediction Markets?
Oct 24, 2024 · Donald Trump’s chances of winning the Presidential election have been rising on prediction markets. That’s not surprising. Although no single event stands out, most …
The False Alternatives To a U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Merger
Dec 17, 2024 · President Biden’s insistence that blocking the U.S. Steel--Nippon Steel merger would be beneficial for U.S. security and the career prospects of U.S. Steelworkers reflect a …
Urgent Steps That President-elect Trump's FTC Must Take
Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald J. Trump has burst onto the transition scene with energy and important pronouncements, including naming of Gail Slater to head up transition efforts on …
Jack Ryan Is the Ultimate Choice for HUD Secretary
Nov 16, 2024 · Jack Ryan is passionate about expanding access to housing. Ryan’s passion makes him ideal as HUD secretary for the incoming Trump administration. To which some will …
The UBI Takes a Licking, But Keeps On Ticking
Oct 23, 2024 · The Universal Basic Income (UBI) took a hit recently when the local “Smart Money” columnist stepped back a bit from his support. A “rigorous study” showed “there’s little …