Author: Bonddad

$60 Oil May Be Level To Slow Economy

Oil’s price closed just shy of $60/bbl last week.  As of this writing, oil’s price is above $60/bbl again.  Oil is a unique economic good.  Everyone in the economy depends on it and there are no...

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Health Crisis Mega-Diary

This is a mega-post.  For the last week, I have put together some information regarding the US’ current health system.  The facts are terrible.  The bottom line is the average American is losing a great deal...

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Today’s Economic News

DIA -1.19%, SPY -.73%, QQQQ -1.12% 10-Year Treasury +10/32, yielding 3.92% Oil + 42 cents to 59.84/bbl Dollar -.6% versus Euro, +.1% versus Yen The markets were hit for a second day by oil’s price nearing $60/bbl....

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Health Care Crisis: Prescription Drugs

How many people reading this take a prescription drug?  As we get older, it’s inevitable that we will take some prescription on a regular basis.  However, more and more Americans who have chronic conditions who...

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Today’s Economic News

DIA -1.86%, SPY -1.41%, QQQQ -1.11% 10 Year Treasury, -1/16 yielding 3.95% Oil +$1.33 to $59.42/bbl Dollar, + .6% versus Euro and slightly versus Yen The markets have been in a holding pattern this week, assessing where the next...

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