If this is a swap of Ukraine for Iran, it could stabilize the Middle East potentially forever.
Donald L. Luskin
Chinese Water Torture on Trade
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Tariffs are toast, but they’re still cooking in the courts. So no deals from China or anyone else.
On the May Jobs Report: Immigration in Reverse while the Fed Hallucinates
Friday, June 6, 2025
There is weakness under this seeming “beat.” But can the Fed let itself see it?
Is Economics a Science? What Would Einstein Say?
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
‘The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.’
On the Administrative Stay against Trump’s Tariff Ruling
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The tariffs are gone. No, now they’re back. At least for a couple weeks.
You Heard It Here First: Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
His own appointee voted against him, as will all three at the Supreme Court. The worst is over.
The China Not-Reset
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Don’t let the grandiose be the enemy of the good. Stocks are now up year-to-date.
On the May FOMC
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Fed put has already been deployed, and upgraded uncertainty means it can be again.
On the April Jobs Report, and Liberation from “Liberation Day”
Friday, May 2, 2025
No tariff recession today, but early evidence that border policy can dent jobs growth.
Jay Powell: Alien Enemy
Monday, April 21, 2025
Trump would have to massacre the whole Board and replace Powell with Stephen Miran.