The upside of inflation
Just another day in paradise here in the North American economy. The inflation rate in July rose to 3.2% in …
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The U.S. economy is poised to take off
It may not seem like it right now, but apparently the U.S. economy is primed for a serious boom once …
Light at the end of the tunnel
November jobs reports for both the U.S. and Canada came out Friday, and proved that it is possible to be …
A 50-50 proposition
The 2020 U.S. elections are finally over—or almost, anyway. In keeping with long-standing American tradition, everyone came away with something …
Slowing job growth and a nervous recovery
August employment reports are in and at first glance, we seem to be doing well. Except that most economists disagree. …
Eschew your dampeners
July jobs reports for both the U.S. and Canada are out. In the U.S. last month, we added—or more accurately, …
Cliff notes
“They all had jobs and they had economically viable jobs, but we told them they couldn’t work—to protect us. Now …
Coronavirus nibbles back
COVID-19 sprang a surprise on everyone last week. But not the surprise you’ve been seeing in the headlines. Two weeks …
A flashmob recession
A week ago Monday, the umpire finally called the pitch. The National Bureau of Economic Research declared that “the U.S. …
Remotely plausible
Millions are working at home during the pandemic. If they stay there afterwards, the construction industry will change dramatically.