Joe CarsonDec 29, 2024The Reality of Finance Challenges Trumps Economic AgendaThe second Trump administration has bold fiscal plans, yet it confronts a US deficit and debt situation that raises questions about its...
Joe CarsonDec 19, 2024DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency Or the Dumbest of Government Employees?The DOGE team turned down the budget proposal, heightening the chances of a government shutdown. Budget reconciliation is crucial because...
Joe CarsonDec 16, 2024Inflation Politics Have Produced A Lower, Less Volatile Index, Favoring FinanceOver the past several decades, the methods of measuring inflation has changed significantly, frequently shaped by political influences...
Joe CarsonDec 11, 2024Will History Repeat Itself? Fed Staff Warned About Equity Bubble 25 Years AgoAt the beginning of every FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve's research team provides an analysis of economic growth, inflation trends,...
Joe CarsonDec 5, 2024Fed research staff predicted an equity bubble 25 years ago. What actions will policymakers take if they foresee another one?Due to the repetitive nature of economic and financial cycles, analysts frequently encounter phases that resemble previous cycles. At the...
Joe CarsonNov 27, 2024Can the US Attain 3% Growth and Budget Deficit Goals, or Is It Nearing a "Minsky Moment"?Scott Bessent, nominated for Secretary of the US Treasury Department, suggests an economic strategy targeting 3% GDP growth with a 3%...