Minor Issues

On the heels of rising stock markets, record low unemployment rates, and even the plunge in the price of gasoline, Mark discusses the latest government economic reports including the hot retail sales numbers, recent increases in the CPI, and the increases in business inventories. What can be made of these confusing numbers? Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.

Mark Thornton takes a look back at US stock markets, the national debt, and Fed policy (ZIRP, money supply, and its balance sheet). "After the Boom Must Come the Bust" (Radio Rothbard): Mises.org/MI_06_A Austrian Economic Research Conference: AustrianEconomics.org Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.

Mark Thornton looks at how much money Americans will spend on the Super Bowl this year and discusses the accuracy of the Super Bowl Stock Market Indicator. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.

Mark Thornton discusses the history of record low unemployment rates and the business cycle. See "Unemployment Rate" (UNRATE) from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Mises.org/MI_04_Chart Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.

Will the Fed be successful with its "Immaculate Disinflation"? Or, will we still have to "pay an even higher price" for their use of Weapons of Massive Monetary Destruction in 2020-21? Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.

Are stock markets in full recovery mode, à la the Fed's Immaculate Disinflation, or is this just a counter-trend rally experienced in most bear markets? Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.

Mark Thornton takes a look at the recent GDP report and the layoff announcement at 3M and has some minor issues with both. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.