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Economy

“Americans say they feel the current economy is the best since the late 1990s”

“Americans increasingly rate this as the best economy since the late 1990s, with a recent surge in optimism, even though many economic metrics show striking similarities to the final years of the Obama administration. Fifty-nine percent of Americans say they… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Man who made a killing during financial crisis says that, at some point, the stock market will slow down — but, till then, ‘I love riding a horse that’s running’”

“Tepper’s bull thesis appears to be the equivalent of the oft-used Wall Street investing mantra: Don’t fight the tape. He tells CNBC that “at some point, the market will get to a level that I will slow down that horse and… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Top economist lowers recession risk for 2020, but says hurdles remain”

““We do need to get over some of these hurdles that are a problem for business-sector spending of which is both U.S.-China trade concerns as well as things like Brexit and other geopolitical risks,” the firm’s head of U.S. economic… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Millennials are about to trigger a major ‘changeover point’ for the US economy, asset manager says”

“U.S. adults aged between 21 and 38 years old will prioritize “necessity spending” over the next decade, Bill Smead told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Monday. It comes after a 10-year period in which the same age group has “lived… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“One FANG stock could rally another 40% before it gets overvalued, trader says”

“Yes, they’re [Google] spending some money right now on one-day shipping but that’s a short-term drag and that’s actually going to make them much, much stronger in the long run,” Tepper said… “It’s trading in the mid-$1,700s right now. We… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Americans say they can’t afford a vacation”

“A new Bankrate survey found 42 per cent of Americans decided not to take a vacation over the past year because of the cost. Nearly a third said they can afford a vacation less now than they could have five… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance, Predictions, Opinions, & Comments

“Social Security Costs to Exceed Income in 2020, Trustees Say”

“WASHINGTON—Social Security’s costs are expected to exceed its income in 2020 for the first time since 1982, forcing the program to dip into its nearly $3 trillion trust fund to cover benefits…” https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-security-trust-fund-to-be-depleted-in-2035-trustees-say-11555946113 If you’re young don’t count on social… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business, Economy

“[The President] says he will nominate Fed critic Stephen Moore for central bank appointment

“In an interview earlier in the day, Moore said he had not been contacted at that point about an appointment. “I could just say that I’ve been talking to some people about it, but I’ve not been formally offered a… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

Exodus Incoming: “More than a third of New Yorkers say they can’t afford to live here”

“More than a third of all city residents say they can’t afford to live anywhere in the state — much less the Big Apple — and believe economic hardship will send them packing in five years or less, according to… Continue Reading…

Economy

“CNN Poll: 7 in 10 say economy in good shape…”

“Overall, 71% say the nation’s economy is in good shape, the highest share to say so since February 2001, and the best rating during Trump’s presidency by two points. A majority give the President positive reviews for his handling of… Continue Reading…