Top Ten Articles of 2021
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Federal Reserve Attempts to Muzzle Inflation’s Vicious Bite
Hawkish sounding Federal Reserve officials swoop in with faster plan to kill growing inflation but keep U.S. economy flying.
Notes on the Economy – 4Q 2021 Summary
The Delta variant and global supply-chain disruptions are two primary reasons for the slowdown in growth during the third quarter. However, economic activity is set to rebound in the fourth quarter.
What’s the Deal? U.S.-China Trade Relations Remain Frosty
No skating around icy issues as America looks for signs that China wants to defrost trade differences.
Inflation Still Driven by COVID-19 Effects, Not Runaway Demand
Current inflation bumps result of COVID-19’s lingering impact, not out-of-control demand as many pundits suggest.
GDP Growth in Q3 2021 Stumbled, but the Marathon Continues Into Q4
Key measures reflect a less vibrant third-quarter economic picture than many had hoped for.
There’s No Such Thing as Free Money
Proposed cuts to Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan might not really be cuts.
Is the U.S. Economy Heading Into Stagflation?
Rising prices and elevated unemployment conjure up the specter of 1970s-style stagflation.
Developing-Market Stocks Poised for Shot in Arm Next Year
Floundering emerging markets likely to start swimming in 2022 as vaccinations increase and China pulls them out of economic deep water.
Economic Normalcy Has Come at a Cost—Higher Prices
Full football stadiums means America’s economy has bounced back after being tackled by COVID-19, but problems will linger until the world is vaccinated.