Monthly Archives: January, 2026
The Fed Holds Steady for Now
After a series of cuts, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee decided to hold rates steady at its meeting yesterday. This was the right...
“Ice Storms Are a Hurricane for Us”
You know that Mississippi, located on the edge of the Gulf of America, gets its fair share of nasty weather, with big hurricanes making...
UPS Continues to Cut Jobs in Amazon Unwind
As UPS distances itself further from Amazon, it says it will continue to cut jobs. The company's CFO, Brian Dykes announced an additional 30,000...
Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Since 2014
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index has fallen to 84.5, its lowest level since 2014. The Conference Board writes:
“Confidence collapsed in January, as consumer...
Thank Goodness for Coal
Despite the best attempts of the Obama and Biden administrations, coal power survives as part of America's energy mix. And it's a good thing...