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Japan's Longest Stretch of Economic Growth in 28 Years Ends

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Japan's Longest Stretch of Economic Growth in 28 Years Ends

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5/17/18
This articles refers to the economic growth of Japan. In all market based economies, the government aims at economic growth to simulate wealth and create jobs. Recently this year, Japan's constant economic prosperity ended, but the reason it lasted so long is because of a policy known as aggressive monetary easing. Private consumption has gone down but is expected to go back up due to higher wages being enforced. The main point to be learned is that economic growth is important to every country. Countries can rise into power with large sums of wealth and can generate a higher class of society. The United States has done so from the industrial revolution and post World War II. Innovation and creating new technology is what fulfills the people, having the money to support the needs of a nation is very important.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/japans-longest-stretch-of-economic-growth-in-28-years-ends-1526432067

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US industrial production rose 0.7% in April, vs 0.6% increase expected

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US industrial production rose 0.7% in April, vs 0.6% increase expected

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5/16/18
The article talked about manufacturing growth in the U.S. and how it's lower than expected. According to the article it said this, "Manufacturing output rose 0.5 percent last month, the U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in a report on output across the industrial sector, which comprises manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities". Expectations is a very important concept in the economic field. Knowing when something is going to happen at a certain time can influence consumers and producers alike. Coming short of goals, can be a shock to businesses alike. Knowing and expecting demand for a product can prepare producers to make more and to raise the price even higher. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/16/us-industrial-production-april-2018.html

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Market now pricing in four interest rate hikes this year.

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Market now pricing in four interest rate hikes this year.

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5/15/18
This article talks about how the market's interest rates are going to spike this year. Despite the prosperity of how the market is doing, people are paying less attention to the current rates, and are following the future path. This article relates to econ because it refers to interest and inflation. Interest is the rate and additional pay for the use of money lent or for delaying the repayment of a debt. Interest can also correlate to inflation, and how products can cost more or less than the original market price. However if inflation rates go to extreme rates, it can raise some alarms about the condition of the market and if there is going to be a financial crisis like that of 2008 .https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/14/market-now-pricing-in-four-interest-rate-hikes-this-year.html

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Could North Korea's nuclear weapon arsenal end up in Tennessee?

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Could North Korea's nuclear weapon arsenal end up in Tennessee?

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5/14/18
Even though this topic doesn't relate to economics, however North Korea best fits the description of a command economy. Recently of this year, North Korea announced its plans to get rid of it's ballistic missiles and its test sites in hope for peace. As a command economy, it would be hard to maintain the demand of the consumers, only relying on government to supply the shelves. Hopefully, the North will follow the path of former communist countries such as the Soviet Union, East Berlin and China. If they seek to ever consider a mixed economy, they will succeed financially, and relations with other countries will be better.

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Trump defends decision to help Chinese telecom company -SJR

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Trump defends decision to help Chinese telecom company -SJR

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5/13/18
Again with Trump and China, this time Trump is defending a Chinese company who violated U.S. sanctions. The reason why, is because ZTE is a company who purchases and negotiates with American companies. This relates to econ, because this is how the free market works. Allowing trade with foreign countries, and to privatize goods and services away from the government's control. Although the U.S. economy is not completely a free market, there are sanctions and tariffs against controls who are deemed a threat to national security that protect U.S. interests.When we get rid of government interference, businesses and corporations exceed, and the stock market goes up as well. There should be logical reasoning and balance with trade and foreign relations, and we shouldn't get sucked into a bitter confrontation, and holding the economy hostage.
http://www.sj-r.com/zz/news/20180514/trump-defends-decision-to-help-chinese-telcom-company

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Walmart makes $16B bet on booming India -SJR

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Walmart makes $16B bet on booming India -SJR

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5/12/18
In this article, Walmart is looking for opportunities in India, which has a booming market and a large population of consumers. Walmart decided to take over Flipkart which is like Amazon to India, and made around $4.6 billion in its latest fiscal  year. This area involves variables, variables are factors that can apply to business. Culture, geography, and customs can influence how a business operates around the world. In order to prosper, you must satisfy the needs of the people in that region. In India, cash is more used than online transactions. Walmart is doing exactly this, it's taking into account the variables of that region.

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U.S. unemployment rate falls to 3.9 percent--lowest since 2000

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U.S. unemployment rate falls to 3.9 percent--lowest since 2000

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5/11/18
This article revealed how the unemployment rate is at it's all time low since 2000. This article reminded me of how the government aimed at providing jobs for everyone, as well as economic stability. The rate skyrocketed when the market crashed and the recession began, but over the years,  the market became more stable and more jobs were slowly increasing. Some say that the government should intervene if the market does not do well,  and act as a safety net for all individuals. Since the United States is considered a mixed economy, the market and government work alongside one another. There are members of both parties that are either fighting for free market or fighting for government intervention.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/unemployment-rate-fell-3-9-percent-lowest-2000-n871326

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5/10/18
The U.S. was ranked 10th in the highest minimum wage, while it placed 8th in average annual wage. The best econ term that I could think of while comparing the two charts is opportunity costs. The U.S. could either raise the minimum wage or keep it the same. Both choices can make all the difference, raising the minimum wage can raise the incentive to raise taxes, while keeping the wage the same can provide more government assistance or in kind benefits. Factors that can persuade wages can be the education, taxes, or employment rates. What I've noticed with all countries in the top 3, they're all countries with small populations, they have better healthcare and government programs. If America can take note of what these countries are doing, we can finally have decent wages for all workers.
http://money.cnn.com/infographic/economy/countries-with-higher-wages-than-united-states/?iid=SF_River

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Argentina looks to be headed for another economic storm

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Argentina looks to be headed for another economic storm

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5/9/18
This article from cnbc talks about how Argentina is entering a financial crisis. The Argentine peso is dropping, and is 20 percent down against the U.S. dollar. Inflation is reaching an all time high, Argentina is already starting talks with the International Monetary Fund to seek financial rescue. President Macri is on a reformist agenda, but he has failed to take action much earlier. This situation can be seen as a market failure, the market is doing poorly, and the currency being used has lost some of what it's worth.This situation also involves the public sector, massive transactions and agreements among the public sector is primarily responsible for Argentina's growing debt, and for digging a bigger hole to get out off.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/09/argentina-looks-be-headed-for-another-economic-storm.html

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Donald Trump could revive TPP to pressure China

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Donald Trump could revive TPP to pressure China

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5/8/18
This article talks about how Trump is fighting against unfair trade deals, and how China has been taking advantage of weak US deals.  The U.S. withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership earlier in Trump's term, but there are talks to restart negotiations to reenter the partnership with 11 other countries, only if it's fair. Trump's actions on global trade has affected companies, entrepreneurs, and farmers in the United States who heavily rely on profit from trades overseas. This relates to deregulation and surplus, because China has a economic surplus in trade all because of the U.S., and throughout Trump's term, he has been deregulating Obama era policies that have been slowing the process on business growth and aiming to increase trade globally.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/05/06/donald-trump-revive-tpp-pressure-china-editorials-debates/513233002/

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Governor calls for $230M residence hall in Quincy -SJR

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Governor calls for $230M residence hall in Quincy -SJR

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5/7/18
The article I read talked about how Governor Bruce Rauner is planning to construct a state of the art facility for Illinois veterans. This comes after, 13 residents have died from bacteria in the water known as legionella, in which building this facility has been a campaign promise from Rauner. This relates to econ, because it involves public interest and government intervention. This home for veterans has been gaining attention statewide, and members of the opposite party are calling Rauner out for not doing this sooner in his term. By building this facility, it will fulfill the veterans needs and bring security to all.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180501/230m-quincy-residence-hall-key-to-remedy-for-legionnaires