Should We Trust the Good News in the US and China?
China’s April Retail Sales data came in very positive, potentially signaling renewed rise ahead for the economy. Yet other important signals are...
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The Coming Great Depression - Part 1
An economic depression can increase your wealth dramatically if you know it is coming and when to make your move.
Alan Beaulieu
May 21, 2019
From the President's Desk: The Incredibly Low Unemployment Rate
We often hear that the U.S. economy will remain robust through 2019. Normally, this is from people who are not in tune with our leading indicators.
Alan Beaulieu
May 15, 2019
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Challenges and Changes Through 2020 - Part 2
We will be looking at what is happening in the US with updates on the trade situation regarding China, Europe, and the USMCA.
Alan Beaulieu
May 13, 2019
From the President's Desk: How Are Your Profits Today?
The answer to this question will vary considerably, depending first on your industry and then on how things are going for your company.
Alan Beaulieu
Apr 16, 2019
From the President's Desk: That "Precious" Metal
The trouble with looking at the daily numbers is that the daily and even monthly trends are too volatile for most analysis.
Alan Beaulieu
Mar 12, 2019
From the President's Desk: Opportunity in a Decelerating World
We have been talking a lot about how the US and global economies are shifting or have shifted into Phase C, Slowing Growth.
Alan Beaulieu
Feb 15, 2019
From the President's Desk: Steel Supply, Demand, and Prices
Steel Prices, as measured by the Steel Scrap Producer Price Index , are expected to edge lower as demand wanes in the coming year.
Alan Beaulieu
Jan 22, 2019
From the President's Desk: Coal in Your Investment Stocking
The takeaway has to be caution with regard to slowing growth in consumer activity – and thus more downward pressure on the economy at large – in 2019.
Alan Beaulieu
Dec 27, 2018
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