The Price of Chocolate is Skyrocketing, Cocoa Futures Hit Record High
Tyler Mitchell Like Chocolate? Who doesn’t? But expect to pay more. There’s two reasons, and one reason will spread to…
The Producer Price Index Unexpectedly Declines in May
The producer price index (PPI) was not just soft in May, it went negative for the month, 0.3…
Having Trouble Sleeping? Can You Afford a New Mattress?
Protectionists want 745% tariffs on mattresses. Prepare to pay much more despite having the highest prices in the…
Bonds Yields Jump Again Wiping Out the May Treasury Rally
It’s been a tough year for US Treasury bulls. The rally that began in late April on hopes…
Competing Forces on Rent, Where Do We Put 8 Million Illegal Immigrants?
Millions of immigrants keep pouring in. New residential construction has stalled and multi-family construction is in decline. Completions…
China Crossed Biden’s Red Line on Ukraine, So What?
It’s ridiculous to have red lines if you are not going to do anything when they are crossed.…
76 Percent of Those Under Age 40 Would Consider a China-Model Car
Despite privacy concerns, a huge majority of young adults would buy a car from a Chinese auto company.…
Ukraine’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Weapons, It’s Lack of Fighting Men
Now that Congress rammed through a huge weapons package for Ukraine, what will Ukraine do with the weapons…
The Prosecution Targeted Trump, Now They Search for a Crime
Generally, there’s a crime and the prosecution makes a case. With Trump, the order is reversed. New York…
Elon Musk Fires 10 Percent of Tesla Workforce, Prepares for “Next Phase of Growth”
Emily Hudson In preparation for more growth, Musk issues a memo announcing an workforce cut of 10 percent and two…