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John Blank

Why is the U.S. Unemployment Rate Rising in 2025?

Who wishes for a pat answer, to that question? Both the Fed and Stock Traders.

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Will Fresh Fed Rate Cuts Lift Stocks?

Liquidity is a Major Force in All Risk Markets.

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Stagflation is Already in Play

What Can Stock Traders Do About It?

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How Do Major Stocks Trade This Fall?

SEP and OCT are Often Rocky Trading Months.

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Do Q2 Reports Shape a More Uncertain Outlook?

Q4 is when major tariff effects should hit, in a macro material way.

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Where Does Financial Froth Show Up, Now?

I asked Google's Gemini AI tool a set of questions.

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A Fresh Look At Indeed Job Postings

In June 2025, Can You See A Cyclical Move in the Jobs Markets?

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Understanding Tariff Headwinds

Some Macro Effects Are Visible. Already. More Should Arrive. Soon.

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A Fresh Look into U.S. Real Estate

Where is this critical sector going in 2025 and 2026?

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Is Stock Market Volatility Over for 2025?

Or -- are there fresh market events -- for the market to struggle with?

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A Review of the U.S. Inflation Landscape

Indeed, the Fed's "dual mandate" remains in play.

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Should Investors Be Optimistic?

What grounds do they have for optimism?

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Making Sense of Trade Wars

We discuss trade wars, versus traditional trade policy.

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A Key March Nonfarm Job Report is Coming

Will it show big DOGE Federal job cuts?

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What is the Bull/Bear Story on This U.S. Economy?

Here are a few concerns investors should (validly) have.

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Will Yearend 2025 Stock Returns Show Up?

Positive January S&P500 returns say YES.

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What Can Tariffs Do to the U.S. Economy?

The February 1st Deadline for Tariffs is in Place. What to Expect?

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Where Does U.S Monetary Policy Go in 2025?

Can Stock Traders Expect Rate Cuts This Year?

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4 Indicators to Keep on Top of Recession Worry

A Wall of Worry -- About This Topic -- is Always a Factor.

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What's the Outlook for Stocks in 2025?

2024 Was Good to Stocks. What Happens Next?

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3 Quarterly Steps to a Better Investing Mind

Be disciplined and clean our your mental attic, each quarter.

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Why Do Tech Stocks Remain So Attractive?

No surprises here: Profits, Earnings, and Revenue Growth.

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Want to Find an Overlooked Stock?

Look into the conglomerates sector, to find one.

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Here is the Year-End FOMC Outlook

After the FOMC cut 50 bps, here is what to expect.

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What Role Will Macro Data Play, Before the U.S. Election?

In other words, can U.S. macro data trump any U.S election uncertainty?

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