Archive - Profstonge Weekly

GDP Goes Negative. And it's Glorious.

It's official: GDP is negative.

May 2 •

April 2025

81% of Americans Think Government is Corrupt

81% of Americans think the government is corrupt.

Apr 25 •

Green Shoots in Manufacturing

Manufacturing jobs are coming home, with green shoots sprouting even before Trump's big tariffs.

Apr 18 •

Does a Reserve Currency Require Trade Deficits?

Is America doomed to permanent trade deficits because we are the world's reserve currency?

Apr 11 •

World Population is Collapsing

Apr 4 •

March 2025

Why do Boomers Own Everything?

Last week Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported that the top 10% of Americans account for half of consumption — a new record.

Mar 28 •

China is Terrified of Trump

China is terrified that Donald Trump could turn it into a Japan-style zombie economy.

Mar 21 •

Inflation Falls by Half

Donald Trump just cut monthly inflation in half.

Mar 14 •

Should Government Spending Count as GDP?

When we cut government waste, end useless wars, or deport welfare-case illegals, government statistics count it as making us poor.

Mar 7 •

February 2025

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