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What You Need to Know about Today’s Most Pressing Economic Issues – with Professor Timothy Taylor
The Economy

What You Need to Know about Today’s Most Pressing Economic Issues – with Professor Timothy Taylor

Timothy Taylor | October 2, 2019

Professor Timothy Taylor joins Bottom Line president Sarah Hiner to discuss the most important issues facing the economy today, including health care, student loans, minimum wage, the national debt and more.

Are You Ready for the Next Recession?
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Are You Ready for the Next Recession?

August 16, 2019

The Great Recession that ended more than a decade ago had financial ripples that are still felt today. Many Americans are still struggling.

Stocks Will End 2019 Up 20%, Top Economist Says
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Stocks Will End 2019 Up 20%, Top Economist Says

June 24, 2019

A top economist says none of today’s threats will stop the stock market from gaining 20% this year. Here’s what you should do now.

Don’t Abandon Stocks in 2019—But Get More Cautious
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Don’t Abandon Stocks in 2019—But Get More Cautious

Allen Sinai, PhD | December 10, 2018

Without a recession or unreasonably high interest rates, it’s doubtful a bear market will emerge in 2019, according to top economist Allen Sinai.

Why the Bull Market Will Continue in 2018
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Why the Bull Market Will Continue in 2018

Allen Sinai, PhD | December 18, 2017

Here’s why the stock market will have another strong year in 2018 according to top economist Allen Sinai.

Stocks Up 11% in 2018: Allen Sinai’s Midyear Forecast
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Stocks Up 11% in 2018: Allen Sinai’s Midyear Forecast

Allen Sinai, PhD | June 25, 2017

There are still gains to be had if you pick the right sectors.

Will Trump’s Setbacks End the Bull Market?
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Will Trump’s Setbacks End the Bull Market?

Allen Sinai, PhD | June 15, 2017

Will the Trump administration’s setbacks trip up the eight-year-old bull market? Top economist Allen Sinai says no. Despite widespread skepticism…

6 Threats to the Trump Stock Market Now
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6 Threats to the Trump Stock Market Now

Hugh ­Johnson | January 13, 2017

Following weeks of post-election giddiness on Wall Street, will the stock market run into obstacles that trip up President Donald…

How to Benefit from the Oil Glut
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How to Benefit from the Oil Glut

Robert McNally | February 10, 2015

Beyond Cheap Gas… The dramatic plunge in oil prices has transformed the global economic outlook and is having wide-ranging effects…

Going Up! That’s Allen Sinai’s Forecast for the Stock Market Into 2015
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Going Up! That’s Allen Sinai’s Forecast for the Stock Market Into 2015

Allen Sinai, PhD | June 21, 2013

Is the record-setting bull market going to end this year, catching investors flat-footed? Lots of analysts and investors have already…

Stock Market Historian Warns of a Rough 2013
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Stock Market Historian Warns of a Rough 2013

Jeffrey A. Hirsch | February 4, 2013

Judging by patterns over the past 179 years of stock market history, investors may be in trouble this year. The…

Fiscal Cliff Update: Stocks Will Jump This Year Says Top Economist Allen Sinai, PhD
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Fiscal Cliff Update: Stocks Will Jump This Year Says Top Economist Allen Sinai, PhD

Allen Sinai, PhD | February 1, 2013

Note: In late January, Congress passed legislation to suspend the nation’s borrowing limit for three months, until May 19, providing…

How to Make the Weak Dollar Work for You
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How to Make the Weak Dollar Work for You

Kenneth Rogoff | September 10, 2012

As stocks, gold and even junk bonds soared in 2009 and the economy began to recover, one pillar of the…

Future Trends
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Future Trends

Edie Weiner | August 30, 2012

Big opportunities for those who think ahead Even in a tough economic climate, change represents opportunity -- for those who…

How Can Gold Be Down and the Dollar Up?
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How Can Gold Be Down and the Dollar Up?

Bernard Baumohl | August 30, 2012

What this topsy-turvy economy means for your investments Gold prices have plunged lately even though the precious metal is supposed…