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John Blank

Does a Weak Jobs Market Mean the US Economy is in Recession?

This is a trillion-dollar question, not a million-dollar question.

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Balancing Bull and Bear Views

It is Halloween. Should you be frightened, or not, by this rally?

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Why is the U.S. Unemployment Rate Rising in 2025?

Who wishes for a pat answer, to that question? Both the Fed and Stock Traders.

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Will Fresh Fed Rate Cuts Lift Stocks?

Liquidity is a Major Force in All Risk Markets.

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Stagflation is Already in Play

What Can Stock Traders Do About It?

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How Do Major Stocks Trade This Fall?

SEP and OCT are Often Rocky Trading Months.

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Do Q2 Reports Shape a More Uncertain Outlook?

Q4 is when major tariff effects should hit, in a macro material way.

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Where Does Financial Froth Show Up, Now?

I asked Google's Gemini AI tool a set of questions.

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John Blank

A Fresh Look At Indeed Job Postings

In June 2025, Can You See A Cyclical Move in the Jobs Markets?

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Understanding Tariff Headwinds

Some Macro Effects Are Visible. Already. More Should Arrive. Soon.

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