The FOMC raised rates by 25 basis points. So, what did we learn? As it turns out a great deal and it’s very important.

For the past month, I’ve called Southeast Wyoming home. It’s been quite an adjustment since I’ve always lived at near ...

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week, in part to reset consumer expectations on inflation. Their work is likely not done, as there is a negative surprise coming for many consumers, ...

But that doesn’t justify a departure from conservative principles. Jumping in: The Consumer Price Index for August showed ...

Take site readiness. A company needs usable land, power and water, road access, and fewer surprises involving permits, ...

Today we continue reviewing Ray Dalio’s latest book, How Countries Go Broke. If, like me, you fear that you may soon live in such a country, Ray’s work reads like a guidebook to the future. But in ...

We talk frequently about the way central banks and governments affect the economy. In the grander scheme of things, though, whatever the Fed does is more like throwing a hand grenade into a large ...

I think I’m going to start a new 12-step program. I sense there are a lot of potential members. The meetings would start with something like this: “Hi. My name is John. I have Trump Confusion Syndrome ...

“Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.” – Ecclesiastes 1:2, King James Version (attributed to King Solomon in his old age) This week’s letter will take a look at ...