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2013: Beginning of Long-Term Recession?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Gail Tverberg

We have been hearing a lot about escaping the fiscal cliff, but our problem isn’t solved. The fixes to date have been partial and temporary. There are many painful decisions ahead. Based on what I can see, the most likely … Continue reading →

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Understanding Our Oil-Related Fiscal Cliff

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

The United States’ fiscal cliff is very much related to several changes we have been going through recently, and will likely continue to experience: High oil prices (more than triple their level ten years ago). High oil prices cause people … Continue reading →

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Lower Oil Prices–Not a Good Sign!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

Are lower oil prices good news? Not really, if it means the world is sinking into recession. We know from recent past experience and from common sense that higher oil prices are a drag on oil importing economies, since if … Continue reading →

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Where do continued high oil prices lead us?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

We know high oil prices have an adverse impact on the economy, often leading to recession. According to Economist James Hamilton, 10 out of 11 of US recessions since World War II have been associated with oil price spikes. But … Continue reading →

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