The Senate will vote on the $2-T package later Wednesday and the House of Representatives is expected to follow suit soon after. “This is a wartime level of investment into our nation,” Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a speech announcing the pact after days of negotiations between Republican and Democratic lawmakers, Treasury […]
Make American, Hire American, Buy American The Big Q: What has the decline in American manufacturing meant for the average American? The Big A: 1. America eventually became poorer, and saw downgrade of its standard of living. As progressively more manufacturers moved abroad, the flow of money out of the country exceeded the benefits of […]
The Big Q: Why is no 1 addressing the explosive “virus spreading” potential simmering in the homeless, drug addicted encampments choking every Democrat-controlled city in America? Notably, the California Department of Public Health says that it does not see the homeless population as particular point of concern as of now. “Persons experiencing homelessness are not […]
President Trump, making the 1st in-person address by a US President at a major anti-abortion rally in Washington, called himself a strong defender of the unborn and blasted Democrats for their “radical and extreme” positions. President Trump spoke Friday at the March for Life event as he tries to consolidate support for his re-election. The […]
President Trump has “added more than 7 million jobs” during his time in office, a Treasury official said at the weekend. Monica Crowley, Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs at the Treasury Department, gave in a radio interview following the administration’s announcement last Friday that payrolls increased by 266,000 in November, far above Wall Street expectations. […]
$DIS “An unusual Hollywood exception to the derision of American exceptionalism,” –The National Review There’s a MAGA moment in Ford v Ferrari when the British-immigrant auto mechanic and race-car driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) stops being a loner and decides to be a team player. He slows down on the track to let the other American drivers […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX S&P 500 sets new intraday and closing records DJIA +132.66 at 27090.72, NAS Comp +82.87 at 8325.99, S&P 500 +16.87 at 3039.42 Volume: Trade on the NYSE came at 777-M/shares exchanged The S&P 500 set new record highs Monday, increasing 0.6% as trade sentiment remained upbeat and investors reacted positively to corporate news. The NAS Comp (+1.0%) and […]
Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley Tuesday defended President Trump’s use of the word “lynching” in a Tweet to describe the impeachment inquiry Vs him that when he talks about how the media and Democrats have been treating him since the day he announced his candidacy. “The day he was elected, before being sworn into office they were already […]
US services sector activity accelerated in August and private employers boosted hiring, suggesting the economy continued to grow at a moderate pace despite trade tensions which have stoked financial market fears of a recession. The upbeat reports Thursday took some of the sting from data this week that showed the manufacturing sector contracted for the […]
President Trump emerges from the G-7 Summit in France as the unchallenged Leader of the free world. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, praised President Donald Trump’s accomplishments, and said under his leadership, “America is finally leading again.” Her comments came in a Tweet Monday night She wrote: “Under @realDonaldTrump “We are standing up to China. […]
“Each of our nations is totally unique with our people and our own sovereign obligations. But we can coordinate together and achieve a common good.“– President Donald J. Trump His Mission Statement WORKING WITH G7 PARTNERS: President Donald J. Trump will meet with leaders of G7 nations to further our cooperation and relations with several […]
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce says that its new tariffs will be applied to more than 5,000 U.S. products in two phases. The first stage would come into effect on September 1 and the second one on December 15. China announced that it will impose additional tariffs worth 75,000 million dollars on imported products from the United […]
U.S. unemployment benefit claims drop to lowest level since ’69. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in nearly half a century. The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits decreased sharply last week, suggesting the labour situation south of the border market was holding firm despite a […]
Weeks after a major earthquake rocked the region, a 5.0-magnitude quake shook central California Thursday afternoon just miles from the epicenter of the previous quakes,Trendreports citing Sputnik. The quake, which struck at 1:49 p.m. local time, had its epicenter located 2.4 kilometers directly beneath the China Lake Naval Weapons Base north of Ridgecrest, California. The […]
Re-sales of homes in the United States beat analyst predictions last month. Information released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors revealed sales of previously-owned homes edged up 2.5% in July, as mortgage rates offset the affordability crunch caused by high home prices at the margins. Existing home sales occurred at a 5.42 million seasonally-adjusted […]
The diplomatic row that has erupted between Washington and Copenhagen over Greenland is just one part of a broader strategic battle being waged over control of the Arctic, according to one expert. US President Donald Trump has cancelled a trip to Denmark and launched a war of words with his Danish counterpart, Prime Minister Mette […]
It’s been a big couple of days for Triple Crown hero American Pharoah with a new stakes-winner in Another Miracle (2c American Pharoah x Retraceable, by Medaglia D’Oro) and two new winners on Saturday in American Butterfly (2c American Pharoah x Gracie’s Butterfly, by War Front) and American Legend (2f American Pharoah x Yong Musician, […]
Inc. magazine today revealed that Beauty Barrage is No. 1143 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, […]
The Toy Foundation has pledged to impact thousands of children in need living in all 50 states with its new “Holiday Toys Across America” initiative, in partnership with Delivering Good. Throughout the year and leading up to the holiday season, toys will be distributed to a network of charitable agencies in every single state and the District of […]
Labor Day is a U.S. national holiday held the first Monday every September. Unlike most U.S. holidays, it is a strange celebration without rituals, except for shopping and barbecuing. For most people, it simply marks the last weekend of summer and the start of the school year. The holiday’s founders in the late 1800senvisioned something […]
The term globalization encompasses a range of social, political, and economic changes. Some disciplines including anthropology or sociology focus on cultural changes of growing interconnectedness, such as the expansion of brands like Nike and McDonalds, and the networked world through social media. Other disciplines such as economics track the exchange of finances, goods and services […]
Sunday on TV, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said he is optimistic about a trade deal with China because doing business deals is President Donald Trump’s strong suit. In a network TV interview, Mr. Navarro said he is optimistic that the President will “do the right thing for America“in negotiating with China. “One thing […]
President Donald Trump’s reported wish to buy Greenland may have been rejected by Denmark. It underscores the rising value of the massive, ice-covered island due to global warming and to China’s drive for an Arctic presence. The accelerating polar ice melt has left sparsely populated Greenland, a self-governing part of Denmark. Astride what are potentially […]
SouveNEAR, retailer of artful souvenirs designed and made in the cities they represent, today announced new agreements to expand into Sacramento CA and Las Vegas NV this fall. With the expansion, SouveNEAR will have vending machines in six major airports from coast to coast. SouveNEAR plans to launch in Sacramento International Airport by September and in McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) […]
Celebrities are supporting wounded veterans and their families by sharing on social media their preparation for and participation in the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Carry Forward®5K, delivered by CSX®. WWP is grateful to have support from Colton Underwood from The Bachelor, L.A. Chargers quarterback and former Ohio State football national champion Cardale Jones, San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers, and Marine veteran and […]
Miami is famous for beach parties, gators that wander onto golf courses and iguanas that tumble out of palm trees. But now the city of “Scarface” and “Miami Vice” is vying to become a new powerhouse of tech startups that some in the business hope will spawn a novel phenomenon — the “iguanacorn.” The word […]
Robert Ng’s 4-year-old Romanised (IRE), under jockey Billy Lee, powered down the final furlong to defeat Wertheimer and Frere’s 3-year-old Shaman (IRE) by one length in Sunday’s, one-mile Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le Buffard – Jacques le Marois (G1) at Deauville, and gained an automatic berth into the TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) through the […]
American Consequences magazine is pleased to announce its first documentary, American Consequences 2020, premiered at the Anthem Film Festival in Las Vegas and won “Best Libertarian Ideals” in the Short Documentary category. Join politicians, policy experts, and market authorities as they look at why so many young Americans are drawn to the short-term promises of socialism – […]
The coveted San Diego Restaurant Week returns for its 15th scrumptious year on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 through Sunday, September 29th, 2019 for an edible extravaganza to celebrate the end of the summer season! For 8 delicious days only, over 180 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, $50, or $60 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15, $20 or $25 per person. This foodie-favorited week is the perfect time to […]
Today, Werner Enterprises President and CEO Derek Leathers urged Congress to quickly ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in order to advance the critical trading relationship between the U.S. and its North American neighbors. “Failing to pass the USMCA would have a negative impact on truck drivers along with the customers we serve across North America: manufacturers, farmers, retailers, and […]
The Law Offices of Mark Anchor Albert & Associates today filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Alex Padilla seeking to stop SB 27, the so-called “Presidential Tax Transparency and Accountability Act,” which adds Section 6880 et seq. to the California Elections Code (the “Trump Ballot Act”), […]
The associations representing Mexican tomato growers are pleased to announce that today the three Mexican grower respondents submitted data in the renewed antidumping investigation that confirms they are not dumping in the US market. Their calculations demonstrate that the dumping margins for all three growers amount to zero based on the programs used by the […]
The Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) program has completed delivery of its first radar panel to Clear, Alaska and placement of the final beam on the radar shelter as the program continues to successfully achieve all milestones and work towards delivery to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in 2020 at its Clear, Alaska site. The […]
Palomar Display Products, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded three firm fixed price contracts. From three customers totaling $10.2M to deliver military display systems for the M1A Abrams tank and Bradley M2/M3 Fighting Vehicle. The optically coupled display systems have been designed, tested and qualified by Palomar Display Products, Inc. And will be installed on vehicles […]
A brain-eating amoeba killed a man earlier this week. The man’s death came days after visiting a water park in Cumberland County, North Carolina, where he was infected with Naegleria fowleri. In the five decades between 1962 and 2018, only 145 people have been infected by this single-cell organism in the U.S. According to The New York Times, only […]
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today joined U.S. House of Representatives’ Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Chair Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-OK), and Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chair Kendra Horn (D-OK). To discuss women’s historic contributions at NASA. To build the inclusive workforce necessary to maintain the United States’ global competitive edge. Participants also discussed how Girl Scouts […]
The rivers of North America are a source of life and center of civilization, where wildlife flourished and Native Americans explored. Coursing throughout the nation, these waterways are a means of expedition and irrigation. Over the centuries, they’ve also provided a setting for aquatic play. Push off from the shores of America and paddle through […]
$XAU, $GLD, $USD President Trump continues his relentless attacks against the Fed and their strong dollar Tuesday with his most recent Tweets: “This is because the Euro and other currencies are devalued against the dollar, putting US at a big disadvantage. The Fed Interest rate way too high, added to ridiculous quantitative tightening! They don’t […]
Dale Cole left his home country of Jamaica in search of a better life. At just 15-years-old, he ventured to the U.S. with hopes of opportunity and zero dollars in his pocket. Many years later, he is a permanent resident and co-owner of Daps Eats, an authentic Jamaican restaurant in Harlem, where he is living out his American […]
Attention has turned to a meeting between President Trump with Chinese President Xi at the G-20 Summit in Japan later this month as the next step in the trade standoff between the world’s 2 biggest economies. The Chinese government would not confirm Tuesday that such a meeting will take place, ‘mums the word.’ “We note […]
“If I’m China, I’m worried about the progress we’re making with Mexico, the passage of the USMCA,” he said, saying it will allow President Donald Trump to ‘take the same sort of strategy to China,”– Senator Tom Tillis (R-SC) According to Senator Tillis, the deal with Mexico to secure the southern border and staunch the […]
President Trump’s tough talk to Iran is not warmongering, but a return to the United States acting from a position of strength. “This is what American Presidents used to do talk tough, before President Obama. They used to talk about American strength and the desire for peace over war, but war if necessary. We are returning […]
President Trump is proving himself as a “genuine world leader” with his reception in England and during other recent trips, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Tuesday. “There is something pathetic about the American news media who end up in Japan or end up in Great Britain, end up in France,” Speaker Gingrich said. “Half […]
America Key Look: False lashes, eyebrows done, intense eye shadow, full coverage foundation and contour, bold lipstick. Brazil Key Look: Natural beauty and bold matte lips. Canada Key Look: Bold brows are a MUST, complimented by matte lips. UK Key Look: Contour, highlight. India Key Look: Smokey eye, winged eyeliner, bold/bright/matte lips (something that pops!) […]
President Trump should intensify his trade battle with China by barring Chinese businesses from US capital markets and technology, his former White House chief strategist, Steve Bannon, said. ‘He has to go all the way; it’s not a trade war, it’s an economic war they’ve been running against the West,’ Mr. Bannon said in an […]
Over the past few years it has been noticeable that Asians are slowly becoming a part of Hollywood. This moment has been long overdue, with so much attention being on whether blacks are accepted in America or not, when the truth is, they are apart of America and are involved successfully in all industries. It […]
Luke Zocchi, the personal trainer to Thor (Chris Hemsworth), has put the basics to Chris’s workout routine in a short YouTube video. Chris Hemsworth’s Workout Explained By His Personal Trainer | Train Like a Celebrity | Men’s Health Gyms around the world that offer this type of program for busy people: Bangkok MaxFit Performance America […]
As federal policymakers struggle to reach agreements on many of the toughest challenges facing the country, mayors are focused on grounded solutions to critical national issues. Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) released a report that analyzes more than 150 annual speeches given by mayors from cities, towns, and villages across America. While economic […]
$DIA, $SPY, $SOX, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Note: The Mins from the May FOMC meeting showed that policymakers are comfortable with the current fed funds rate range while “a number of participants” saw a moderation in risk and uncertainties surrounding their outlooks for the year. The Key takeaway is that the stock market has a reasonable […]
Border security has to be part of immigration reform or else “every town is a border town and every state is a border state,” Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), said Friday in a TV interview In the interview Blackburn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded President Trump’s proposed immigration plan,and well as legislation to deal […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Wall Street declines for 4th day running, finished near session highs President Trump firm on tariffs, driving concerns about the trade dispute with China The S&P 500 held its 50-Day MA at 2860 on the close The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), Wall Street’s ‘fear factor’ closed well off session highs […]
President Trump railed Monday against calls from an ugly/mean-spirited Representative Al Green (D-TX) for his impeachment, saying that Democrats cannot win the election fairly and that a President cannot be impeached for creating “the best economy in our country’s history.” “’Democrat Texas Congressman Al Green says impeachment is the only thing that can prevent President […]
Bradley Blakeman, once a deputy assistant to former President George W. Bush (43), in an op-ed Sunday suggest “MAGA bonds,” named after President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan to finance the rebuilding of America’s infrastructure. “Bonds are a great investment, and they often provide a patriotic and needed purpose,” Mr. Blakeman wrote. “In […]
Trains are making a comeback, why? Ease of travel, inexpensive rates and gorgeous scenery makes traveling the rails incredibly attractive. And while European train routes get all the attention, there are a few routes in the USA that travelers should check out. So, skip another road trip this Summer and check out these 5 terrific […]
In high school I learned that in Y 1887 Professor Alexander Tyler at the University of Edinburgh taught that Democracies and Republics last about 200 years. The Big Q: Has our Republic outlasted the timeline? The Big A: Little did I think 65 yrs ago that could happen in the USA, but in Y 1964 […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX Tuesday after the close, President Trump hammered the reality of the stock market and our economy in the face of Democrats talking about wanting to impeach him in a Tuesday evening Tweet. A short time after the S&P 500 and NAS Comp indexes closed at record highs, President Trump posted this: […]
Melania Trump says she’s ready to serve another 4 years as First Lady if her husband is re-elected. She says, “I love what I do.” The First Lady revealed her intentions during a question-and-answer period with students at Albritton Middle School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She traveled there with Karen Pence, Vice President Mike […]
Monday, it was reported that 105 economists and prominent conservative activists have signed a letter endorsing President Trump’s possible nomination to the Federal Reserve Board. “We, the undersigned, support Steve Moore’s nomination to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve,” the signatories wrote in a single-sentence statement. Economist Arthur Laffer, Forbes Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes, former Fed Vice […]
FLASH: The Y 2020 Election’s Key May Be America First! Thataccording to Defense One. Next year, all announced Dems in the White House race, except 1, possible contender Joe Biden have little experience in shaping America’s place in the world. But President Trump’s ‘America First’ non-interventionist foreign policy will likely make the issue a Hot […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX The just released data of the US Bureau of Economic Analysis and the US Census Bureau show that the US monthly international trade deficit decreased in January 2019 from $59.9% in December (revised) to $51.1-B as expected, as imports decreased and exports increased. The goods deficit decreased $8.2-B in January […]
FLASH: “We can never let this happen to another President again.” Early Monday the gloves came off as President Trump lashed out at The Swamp enemies, accusing them of evil actions and treason, a day after our Attorney General released a summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s findings clearing the president’s campaign of conspiring with […]
$JPM JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon mow admits that President Trump’s strategy of imposing economic tariffs may just be paying off. “As a negotiating strategy, it might’ve worked,” Mr. Dimon said on TV. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin plan to travel to China next week for another round of […]
FLASH: Trade talks with China could collapse if a deal cannot be reached on enforcement of these “structural” issues. President Trump said on Wednesday that trade talks with China were moving along well and predicted either a “good deal” or no deal between the world’s 2 largest economies. Washington and Beijing have been in intense […]
FLASH: Harvard/Harris Poll: 3-in-4 Voters Favor ‘America First’ on Immigration, Trade, and Trump Foreign Policy About 3-in-4 American voters favor a populist-nationalist “America First” legal immigration, trade, and foreign policy platform from candidates running for office that prioritizes protecting the way of life and economic security of United States citizens above all else. The latest Harvard/Harris Poll finds […]
By Linda Goudsmit The Riddle: What climate does climate change change? The Answer: The political climate of course. Let me explain. Pollution and climate change are two separate issues. Environmental pollution is a man-made problem that humans can and should remedy. Taking responsibility for our behavior is a necessary part of civilized life and eliminating […]
FLASH: The liberal media know Jussie Smollet’s attack claims were fake, but they reported them as true. The Big Q: Who and Why would someone fake a Hate Crime? The Big Q: A Sociopath for Money The liberal media likely knew openly gay black activist ‘actor’ Jussie Smollett’s attack claims were fake but reported them […]
FLASH: The Green New Deal is beyond Crazy If you have not been disappointed by politics lately, you have noy been paying attention. The political fantasies of today may not become some major change immediately, but they do set the tone for where could head in the next few years. The “Green New Deal” sounds too crazy […]
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow warns that Americans want to embrace capitalism and that the Democrat-led rush to socialism would set the nation back a 100 years. “If you are not a socialist in your 20’s you have no heart and if you are not a capitalist in your 30’s you have no mind. I think right now […]
President Trump’s approval rating has reached 52%, the highest it has been in almost 2 years, according to Rasmussen Reports. Rasmussen’s daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows: 52% approve of Trump’s job performance. 47% disapprove. 39% strongly approve. 39% strongly disapprove. Rasmussen notes this is the highest President Trump’s approval rating has been since 6 March 2017, […]
FLASH: Socialist Ideas are Crazy! The White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow praised President Trump’s comments on socialism during his State of the Union address, saying America should remain a “nation of entrepreneurs who thrive from freedom and growth.” Mr. Kudlow blasted “these crazy anti-growth, anti-incentive, anti-business, anti-reward policies coming out of the opposition party.” […]
Hitting the road is a time-honored tradition worldwide. So, whether you hate flying, or just like to experience a new destination from the front-seat of your car, road trips are often the best way to explore the world. So, get in start’er up, roll down the windows, turn on your favorite playlist and motor down […]
President Trump vowed during his State of the Union address Tuesday night that “America will never be a socialist country,” in an apparent rebuke to self-described Democratic socialist Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that drew loud cheers and a standing ovation from Republicans in the House chamber, as well as supportive applause from House Speaker […]
President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union speech. His topic is “choosing greatness.” White House officials say President Trump is not expected to dwell on the 15 February deadline for a budget deal for The Wall. Instead, President Trump is expected to strike a unifying tone and focus on areas of […]
The rise of populism is leading to Europe “coming apart before our eyes,” a group of 30 historians and Nobel laureates from 21 countries conclude in a co-signed letter Sunday. “We must now will Europe or perish beneath the waves of populism,” the letter reads, per the report. “We must rediscover political voluntarism or accept that resentment, […]
$BAC, $CG US consumer spending and business optimism remains strong in the United States despite disruption in the global economy because of trade disputes and the US government shutdown, Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan said Thursday. “Based on experts and consumer activity (this month), it looks like a solid year for the US, […]
Friday, White House senior economic adviser Larry Kudlow said that the United States and China were making progress on trade negotiations but reaching a deal would take time. “We have made some progress with China in the deputy’s meeting in Beijing,” he said in a TV interview. “We are making progress in negotiating on the grandest […]
Vice President Mike Pence said the President “made clear today that he is going to stand firm to achieve his priorities.” President Donald Trump says Republicans are “totally unified” in the shutdown standoff over his long-promised southern border Wall, though some GOP lawmakers have been expressing concern about the 19-day partial government closure. President Trump […]
The US economy is doing great, there is no recession in sight Mohamed El-Erian argues that just because US economic growth appears to have eased that does not mean there is a recession ahead. “This concept that a slowdown in the U.S. means recession or means a financial crisis — that’s just wrong,” El-Erian, chief economic […]
Sunday, President Trump pledged not to bend in his demand for a Wall along the southern border with Mexico but said the barrier could be made of steel instead of concrete as a potential compromise with Democrats who refuse to fund the project. “VP Mike Pence and group had a productive meeting with the Schumer/Pelosi […]
We are bringing in the New Year with a continuing stalemate on the government shutdown over the $5.7-M border Wall funding, and our very vocal President striking back at The Wall critics and Democratic resistance to national security, saying “we are going to win at everything we do” as he wished Americans a Happy New […]
Fight for Our Border Security Has Not Ended US lawmakers worked out a 2-week extension on budget talks and averted a government shutdown while the funeral proceedings for late President George HW Bush are occurring, but that does not mean the fight for border security has come to an end, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise […]
America Leads, the Rest of the World Follows $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Saturday’s truce in the US-China trade dispute put investors in buy mode Monday, driving US stocks due North, extending the market’s gains on last week Key reversal confirmation. The broad rally followed huge US futures gains that triggered overseas markets as investors […]
G-20’s New Chairman, says Japan Wants Trade Imbalance on the 2019 Agenda Japan will put issues ranging from global trade imbalances to the impact of aging populations on the agenda when it chairs next year’s meetings of leaders from the G-20 major economies, government officials said. At the end of the G-20 Summit in Buenos […]
Some Spectacular South American Adventures South America is built for adventures, and explorers are attracted to its exotic shores. Glistening glaciers hug soaring granite mountains, condors circle over desert gorges, tumbling waterfalls inspire movies and vast steamy jungles host animals from monkeys to jaguars. Throw in the ancient ruins and you have a lifetime of […]
Antigua, Guatemala: November Thru April is the Time to Travel There From its pastel-colored colonial buildings to its church ruins, you might think Antigua lives up to its name (ancient). But there is a youthful energy that flows throughout the city, from its bustling markets to the slopes of neighboring volcanoes. Antigua is Guatemala’s most-visited […]
Trump Voters Believe Men Face More Discrimination The Big Q: “How much discrimination do men face in America today? The Big A: President Trump earlier this month spoke about it being a “scary” time for men. A higher portion of President Donald Trump voters believe men face discrimination more than women, the LGBT community, African-Americans or Mexican-Americans, […]
America First Is a Winning Strategy America First is the way to go. US stock markets continue to be driven by “uniquely American” factors such as strong activity data, a central bank that’s on the path to being restrictive and foreign policy aimed at systemically important countries, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) strategists led by […]
President Trump Created a New US Trade Model The Trump Administration is pushing for trade talks with other nations and plans to use its new USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico as the model for the future negotiations with its partners. This President is looking to redefine the rules on issues ranging from foreign […]
The Trump Effect: Americans Working, Higher Wages, Booming Manufacturing The Trump Effect has Made America Great Again, and Is Keeping America Great! The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 49-year low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength, which continues to underpin economic growth. The labor market, which is […]
The Trump Effect: Economic Policies Translating Into More Jobs “The only reason to vote for a Democrat is if you are tired of Winning!” “Our strong economy means more jobs for our great electrical contractors.” Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told electrical contractors that his economic policies would translate into more jobs for their ranks […]
Of the 101 Top Rated Pizza Makers in the US, 10 are in California New York and Chicago are known for having great pizza, but California also has some of the best pizza places in the country, according to a new list by The Daily Meal. The Daily Meal set out to find the best […]
President Trump Can Keep ‘America First’ in Energy $USO, $UGA, $USD, $HON The EPA’s proposed new auto emissions rule, the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule, is now half-way through its comment period, which ends in October. Deep in the 500-pg notice of proposed rule-making is an issue few are talking about, but it’s one […]
No Provision for Wall, No Spending President Donald Trump Thursday hammered an extensive continuing resolution passed by the Senate earlier this week, calling it “ridiculous” and demanding to know where the money for border security will come from. “I want to know, where is the money for Border Security and the WALL in this ridiculous Spending Bill, […]
America First, Financial Markets Briefing $SPY, $USD, $OIL, $USO, $USD, $CU Hong Kong, China equities slide Monday on trade concerns WS-J reporting Monday that China could skip trade talks with US Stocks in Asia opened the week under pressure after the latest US move to place a 3rd tranche of tariffs on Chinese goods, as […]
“US Under No Pressure to Make a Deal With China” Thursday, US President Donald Trump denied a recent report in the WS-J that claimed that his Administration has reached out to China to begin new trade talks. “The Wall Street Journal has it wrong, we are under no pressure to make a deal with China, […]
“Trump Deserves to Win Nobel Prize for Economics” $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX The USA is Open for Business! Last week I asked a friend at the White House about how the President was holding up against the onslaught of media attacks. “They didn’t even deliver a glancing blow,” was the response. It was not […]
US Economy Grows Most in 4 Years US economic growth has come in stronger than initially estimated in Q-2, posting its best performance in nearly 4 years, as businesses boosted spending on software and imports declined. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased at a 4.2% annualized rate, the US Commerce Department said Wednesday in its 2nd […]
US Stocks Outperforming the World’s Equity Markets $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX US stocks are outperforming the other major overseas stock indexes for the past 8 months. The positive trend began when President Donald Trump started his “America First” campaign aimed at making free trade fairer trade with America’s major trading partners. During this current […]
Governor Cuomo Disparages America, President Trump Hammers Him Friday, President Donald Trump came out early and hammered New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) for declaring America “was never that great” in anti-Trump speech and a followup on Twitter. The angry repeat attack suggests that Trump’ is already gearing up to knock down a potential Democrat rival […]
GOP Buys NY Gov. Cuomo a 1-Way Bus Ticket to Canada Thursday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political opponents on the right and left seized on his comment that America “was never that great,” with Republicans buying him a bus ticket to Canada and intra-party rival Cynthia Nixon accusing him of trying and failing to […]
