The Coming ICE-Age Recession
Incoming data shows the damage to the US economy from ICE and Border Patrol activities. Recent activity in Charlotte, NC, provides a case study.
Proposed: A National Grid Modernization and Resilience Act (NGMRA)
As a starting point for discussion, I outline a proposal to fund the replacement and expansion of the US electrical grid without the federal government’s adding to the debt.
A Florida Report: Economy, Food, and Fishing
We tackle the sobering subject of Florida’s economy before turning to lighter fare — a review of Sarasota’s Don Luigi Restaurant for locals and visitors and a fishing report.
UMich Sentiment Survey — More Details
Long-time friends with decades of economic skills sent an additional observation about Tuesday’s commentary, and TLRWire has a follow-up discussion of the UMich Survey.
A Closer Look at University of Michigan Survey Data
TLR on the Economy helps us to answer a question about the well-known data series from the University of Michigan.
20 Days in Mariupol: Truth, Denial, and the Battle Over Narrative
I offer thoughts after seeing this documentary film with a gathering of about 100 people. Readers may freely share this commentary with others.
Argentina Again!
Argentina has defaulted 6 times since 1951, is #7 in the works? Or will another default be avoided?
Will the US Dollar Get Stronger?
We use two charts to illustrate the foreign currency versus dollar question. Will history repeat?
Nazi, Fascist — Just Words, or More?
Some personal reflections on the usage of these words by younger people
Cockroaches
Tom Essaye helps us understand the details of the First Brands and Tricolor Affairs, along with “a macroeconomic indicator to watch.”