Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Baby boomers are the big winners from the Fed's policies, Larry McDonald says.
Tech Insider : Economy
Bankers wrestling a piggy bank
America has been living in an economic version of the greased-pig game — and if we lose our grip on inflation, things could get ugly.

Trying to catch a greased pig is an American tradition that has fallen out of fashion — so you're forgiven if you don't know the rules. 

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
  • There are positive signs that the US will avoid a recession.
  • However, Janet Yellen warned about the economic impact of a government shutdown.
  • If the government shuts down and the economy slows, finger-pointing will follow.

Will we recession? Will we not recession?

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