As a fiscally conservative economist with 45 years of experience, I have never witnessed a President destroy and devastate an economy so rapidly. GDP is expected to fall by 4% with a spike in inflation during his first quarter in office. At the outset of 2025, economic projections indicated a steady growth trajectory for the […]
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Trumponomics and Its Impact on U.S. GDP
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World Economics 101: The United States and Global Trade Dynamics
by Daniel Brouse February 28, 2025 World Economics 101: For Dummies The world is a big place. The USA is a small part of it. Though we have the largest economy, it is only a fraction of the overall world economy. The US is completely dependent on a strong world economy. The US has been […]
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Climate Update: Chain Reaction of Devastation
by Daniel Brouse February 28, 2025 Human-induced climate change is directly impacting the habitability of our planet through increased thermal energy. Beyond rising temperatures, the cascading crises resulting from climate change can have immediate effects on health and wellness. The pollution caused by California wildfires, for instance, is expected to have long-term health impacts. In […]
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Climate Change and Policy Shifts Threaten U.S. Housing Market Stability
by Daniel Brouse February 20, 2025 Projected Devaluation of U.S. Homes Due to Climate Change Recent analyses indicate that climate change poses a significant threat to the U.S. housing market. Over the next five years, it’s projected that at least 20% of U.S. homes will experience devaluation due to climate-related impacts. In certain vulnerable markets, […]
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Climate Change Threatens U.S. Housing Market with $1.5 Trillion Devaluation
by Daniel Brouse February 19, 2025 In the next five years, at least 20% of U.S. homes are projected to lose value due to climate change impacts, according to Dave Burt, founder of DeltaTerra Capital. Burt, who foresaw the subprime mortgage crisis nearly two decades ago, draws parallels between that event and the emerging climate-related […]
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Trump’s Housing Finance Reforms: Privatization and Deregulation Amidst Controversy
The Trump administration has outlined plans to reform key entities in the U.S. housing finance system, specifically Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), with potentially significant impacts on mortgage rates, the real estate industry, homeowners, and the broader economy. Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to increased mortgage rates, […]
DOGI: The Department of Government Inefficiency
There has been no evidence of government efficiency at DOGE. In fact, the opposite is true. The operational costs of DOGE and the broader financial impact of its aggressive cost-cutting strategies have not been fully disclosed. While the department claims significant savings, concerns have been raised regarding potential expenses related to legal challenges, workforce reductions, […]
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Investment Strategy: When ‘America First’ Is Last
Ironically, since November 2024, the “America First” fiscal policy has coincided with the U.S. stock market’s underperformance relative to global markets. In contrast, European and Chinese equities have demonstrated superior performance during this period. Our conservative investment strategy recommends maintaining the bulk of investments in short-term Treasury bills. For younger investors with a longer time […]
Climate Update: Sea Level Rise
by Daniel Brouse February 18, 2025 The rising sea level is a slow process relative to a human life. Well, at least it used to be. The rise in sea level has been doubling. When Sidd and I started our research, the rise in sea level was doubling every 100 years. Then, as climate change […]
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Mass Federal Layoffs Jeopardize Essential Services and National Security
The recent mass layoffs of tens of thousands of federal employees, including specialized personnel in critical sectors such as nuclear safety, are poised to have significant economic and security repercussions. Disruption of Essential Services The termination of specialized personnel can lead to interruptions in critical public services. For instance, the firing of 3,400 U.S. Forest […]