Major news regarding the economy, the Federal Reserve and Intel portend further bad news for the U.S. economy. Why?

The preliminary reading on second quarter GDP shows an economy that has stalled. Additional downward revisions in that report show a deeper recession. Together, the data are not encouraging for an improving economic recovery.

The European sovereign debt crisis and resulting declines in world equity markets have altered the outlook for cyclical economic recovery here and abroad. We are changing our economic forecasts and capital markets strategies.

Beginning with last week’s sudden increase in the discount rate by the Fed, the expanding product scandal at Toyota and Tuesday’s surprising decline in the consumer confidence index from the Conference Board, the news has been bad for the economy and bad for the equity markets.

The initial reporting of fourth quarter 2009 GDP shows stronger economic growth than forecast. However is it sustainable and why is the stock market selling off? What is the outlook?

In this review of President Obama's foreign policy initiatives and results we analyze the impact and costs of the Administration's foreign policy on future economic trends and foreign relations.

Recent events in Lebanon and Pakistan represent major setbacks in the global war on terror and another foreign policy defeat for the U.S. and its western allies. We believe these events portend grave threats to regional and world peace and economic security.

In this article we examine the social and political toll of the current recession and their longer term impacts on the U.S and overseas economies.

The recent increase in unemployment and the rapid deterioration in the U.S. and overseas economies raises questions as to the outlook for worldwide economies over the next year and the success of rescue plans to revive them.

Barack Obama wins a huge landslide election endorsing a mandate for profound change. His election is an opportunity for success or a trap for disappointment. What can we expect from his presidency and a Democratic Party controlled Congress? What does this election portend for changing American voter views?

The U.S. Government takes over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. What does this mean near and longer term?  What does this mean for the capital markets and the economy?

Events of the past four days have created new trends in currency and commodity markets and have implications for U.S. and international political relations. What are they?

As expected, the economic weakness in the U.S. has spread overseas. What are the current trends and outlooks for foreign countries and regions?  We offer a detailed and comprehensive update on international economies and invite your questions and discussion.

Today’s major stock market declines around the world have resulted in a global meltdown in world capital markets. Where do we go from here?

The continued weakness in manufacturing in February has been followed by a sharp deterioration in the job market that is in its third month. The combination of strained consumer finances, increased unemployment, continued losses in housing and autos and tight credit is spreading to other parts of the economy and overseas. What can the government and the central banks do to avoid a bigger dillemna. And what about the capital markets? What should investors be doing to protect their assets

On Friday, the U.S. equity markets dropped 2.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by over 350 points. After rising for much of the past 30 days, ignoring credit issues, rising energy and commodity prices and new lows in the U.S. Dollar, suddenly the markets gave way. What was the news that drove it down? What does it portend going forward?