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...far less potency and far greater unintended negative consequences than its supporters expect.

"It’ll come out something later during the campaign. Tax Cuts 2.0 to help middle-class economic growth: That’s still our goal."

...margins for apparel, jewelry, footwear, and accessories retailing declined 3.7 percent...

"[Bernanke] argued that monetary policy will be able to do it the next time. I think that’s pretty unlikely... We’re going to have to rely on putting money in people’s pockets..."

Nearly half, or 48% of all US restaurants, are finding that rising labor costs have become a major challenge for restaurant operators.

As most experts laugh it off, Goldman sees a way for China to boost imports from the US by $200 billion.

"...a deeply disturbing account of the destructive potential of belief..."

The gaping US budget deficit hole is getting bigger with each passing month.

Global automakers have invested billions in China over the last few decades, but are all now reconsidering expansion plans in the area...

The global auto recession is starting to lead to M&A considerations...

"I WILL NEVER GET CAUGHT SLEEPING AGAIN."

...this "could imply limits on the ability of monetary policy to support a recovery."

...in a survey of 314 CEOs from South Korea, China and Japan, Korean business leaders had the most negative opinion of where the economy was headed – both domestically and globally.

Full year volume for Class 8 orders was 181,000 for the year, compared to 490,100 units in 2018...

The new measures are aimed at cracking down on Iran’s few remaining sources of export revenue and squeezing the nation’s economy to force its leaders back into negotiations for a new nuclear agreement.

Of the 145K December job gains, 80% went to minimum-wage and low-paying industries...

...given mounting medium-term uncertainties, central bankers cannot assume calm conditions in 2020.

The December payrolls report was a disappointing 145K, missing expectations of 160K (and the whisper number of 180K), and 111K lower from the downward revised 256K in December (revised from 266K).

"2019 was the worst year on record and the first year to show an overall decline in retail sales." 

"Betting markets have a spotty record as a poll predictor. Our take: be reactive, not proactive, and let plausible policy paths guide you."