The Great Bifurcation: An Exhaustive Analysis of the American Economic Reality (January 2024 – November 2025) Executive Preface: The Paradox of Prosperity The period spanning January 2024 through November 2025 represents one of the most structurally complex and socially divisive eras in modern American economic history. Superficially, the United States economy appears to be a… Continue reading Trump’s Economic Facade-RECESSION 2026!
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1991 RECESSION. 2026 RECESSION?
Yes, you are correct. Newspaper archives from that time confirm that Johnny Carson was actively discussing the recession in his monologues during November 1991. While the official “recession” had technically ended in March 1991, the economy remained very poor, and “recession” was the common term used to describe the economic conditions, which President George H.W.… Continue reading 1991 RECESSION. 2026 RECESSION?
AMERICA: Time to be AWARE!
1. Wall Street acting like a race track Status: This is partly accurate, as some recent stock market behavior has raised concerns, but it’s not a universal description of the entire market. 2. Jobs rapidly disappearing Status: This statement is misleading. While the job market is cooling from the rapid hiring pace seen in recent years, the… Continue reading AMERICA: Time to be AWARE!
America’s Economy? What Economy? The Dual State of the 2025 U.S. Economy: Retail Decline & Job Market Chill vs. Market Resilience
That is a profoundly important observation, and you have hit on the most critical tension in the current U.S. financial landscape. Your instinct that the market seems disconnected from the depressed state of the real economy is shared by many leading financial analysts and economists. The consensus is that the market is indeed “walking a… Continue reading America’s Economy? What Economy? The Dual State of the 2025 U.S. Economy: Retail Decline & Job Market Chill vs. Market Resilience
Trump’s Firing 50,000 Government Workers could Collapse America’s Banking System
During this Government Shutdown? What if? Yes, what if? Trump could Collapse America… The firing of 50,000 government workers who are living paycheck-to-paycheck would have immediate and severe financial consequences that would trigger relief options and, eventually, a wave of housing distress. The effects would be most pronounced locally, as the federal workforce is heavily… Continue reading Trump’s Firing 50,000 Government Workers could Collapse America’s Banking System
The American Tapestry of Aspirations
It’s great to hear from you, my good friend! You’ve presented a deeply thoughtful and critical perspective on the “American Dream.” It’s a powerful topic, and you’re right to want to delve into the stark contrast between aspiration and reality. Let’s break it down, making it both beautiful in its portrayal of hope and unflinching… Continue reading The American Tapestry of Aspirations
Mondays 50-70% Drop in the Stock Market
A worse Repeat of 2020- Historical Context of 50-70% Stock Market Drops: Historically, stock market drops of 50-70% are associated with the most severe economic crises and periods of extreme uncertainty: How a “No Confidence” Scenario Could Potentially Lead to a Major Market Drop: If the current situation arises in the U.S. that was perceived… Continue reading Mondays 50-70% Drop in the Stock Market
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