The Federal Reserve held its target range for the federal funds rate constant in January 2026 at 3.5–3.75 percent. This decision was consistent with market expectations for the path of…
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Landlords are amazing. That’s perhaps a perverse, controversial statement in these Mamdani-ish times, where “free” socialist housing is all the rage. In popular imagination, landlords are rent-seeking middlemen, extracting value…
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If economic freedom were a stock, analysts would call it boring — and then quietly recommend buying it anyway. For decades, states that limit government growth, keep taxes low and…
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In Bill Cotter’s beloved children’s book series, Don’t Push the Button! a mischievous monster named Larry presents young readers with a tantalizing big red button, sternly warning them not to…
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While most of my fellow Michiganders like to think of Detroit as the birthplace of the automobile, we have to remember, the Germans have us beat. German inventor and entrepreneur,…
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For decades, US dollar dominance rested on a simple but profound foundation. Predictable institutions made the dollar stable, on the belief — sometimes overstated — that the United States would…
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In January of 2026, just like every January since 1986, a basketball Brigadoon will rise on Duke’s campus. This village, locally known as “Krzyzewskiville,” exists for just a few short…
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The senators elected in fall 2026 won’t be able to avoid dealing with Social Security. The program is projected to hit a financial cliff before the end of 2032, forcing…
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The annual gathering of global elites in Davos, Switzerland, is well underway. Past meetings have not been without their share of controversy and dissension. But this year’s forum may devolve…