Monthly Archives: March 2021

Why the Inflation Worries?

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Reuters.com There has been too much talk of inflation, as so-called ‘bond vigilantes’ seek to take advantage of the fear that too much pandemic recovery aid will saturate the financial markets, creating runaway inflation and boosting interest rates. … Continue reading →

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We Need A Green Infrastructure Plan

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Washington Post The Biden administration’s $3 trillion infrastructure plan is next on their agenda to boost economic growth. And it will need a tax raise to pay for it. “I think a package that consists of investments … Continue reading →

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We Can Pay for the American Rescue Plan

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “Consumer sentiment rose in early March to its highest level in a year due to the growing number of vaccinations as well as the widely anticipated passage of Biden’s relief measures,” said the University of Michigan sentiment … Continue reading →

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Why the American Rescue Plan Is So Important

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs There are several good reasons for passing the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Firstly, it abolishes once-and-for-all the Reagan-era myth that ‘government is the problem’. With the thinnest of Democratic majorities, the Biden administration is getting things done; from … Continue reading →

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Employment Surge Boosts Recovery Prospects

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly MarketWatch Another sign of a roaring 2020’s economy just came out, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today. The February employment report added 355,000 jobs just to payrolls in leisure and hospitality — restaurants, hotels, casinos, … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing At Two-Year High

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Tradingeconomics Manufacturing activity is roaring back. It joins construction and housing sales as the main drivers of economic growth at the moment. And we need all the drivers of economic growth to keep this economy in the black … Continue reading →

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