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With 24/7 media frenzy on the latest negative report that can be found it is important to focus on facts. They can be stubborn. Brian...
The Virus Will Be With Us, Until It Is Not
Brian Wesbury, respected Chief Economist at First Trust and voice of reason, posted his Monday Morning Outlook commentary this morning....
Our Shortest Recession Ever
Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust, declares this recession over. Read his latest Monday Morning Outlook here.
This is No Excuse to Permanently Expand Government
The case for an expanding private sector over government growth should be Economics 101. Unfortunately, this needs continuous...
A Close Look at Intra-Year Drops in the S&P 500
According to research provided by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, annual calendar year returns for the S&P 500 Stock Index from 1980 to...
Coronavirus and the Market Outlook
Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust, looks at what is currently known about the Coronavirus and how past outbreaks have...
A Borrower's Paradise, An Investor's Hell
Mark Grant, makes the case for Closed-End Funds in today's discussion with Becky Quick on CNBC for investors searching for yield. Watch...
Every Picture Tells a Story
Mark Grant, with Stuart Varney on Fox Business, explains why our interest rates are going lower. Great interview. Check it out here.
3.1% GDP for 2018 Could be Best Since 2005
According to Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust, Real GDP grew at a 2.6% annual rate in Q4. If this 2.6% growth rate holds...
Top Forecaster Sees Further Growth
Brian Wesbury, chief economist for First Trust Advisors, along with his deputy Bob Stein, have been named the co-winners of Forecaster of...
