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As Wall Street falters, what about Main Street? Watch

Image of As markets drop, we are reminded that Wall Street is not the economy, and we must keep a Catholic perspective on economic life.

As the stock market shows signs of weakening, Catholics should be reminded of the values which shape our participation in the market.  ... continue reading


Making a Difference: Catholic social teaching's message to the national budget

Image of All people have a right to participate in the economic life of society.

Thirty plus years ago, the U.S. Catholic bishops wrote a very challenging pastoral letter titled "Economic Justice for All." In their ... continue reading



Recession looms, what should we do? Watch

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For the past 60 years, the Federal Reserve's yield curve has predicted recessions. Now, as the yield curve shows signs of inverting again, ... continue reading


Disaster looming? Market flashes warning, worst April since Great Depression Watch

Image of The stock market is in decline. Is recession looming?

Markets have suffered their worst April start since the Great Depression, led by Amazon which lost 5.21 percent of its value in one day ... continue reading


Stock market tumbles, is a recession on the way? Watch

Image of The stock market took a tumble yesterday but may recover today. Nobody is certain of what's next.

Global markets have dropped for the past few days, and just this morning have rebounded. It remains to be seen if the recovery is ... continue reading


Is free money a Christian solution to economic problems? Watch

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The world is richer and more productive than ever before in history. Yet, income inequality is growing the poverty is on the rise. Middle ... continue reading



Income inequality - Here's why world poverty and hunger remain a problem, frustrating Pope Francis' efforts to solve the crisis Watch

Image of Pope Francis has spearheaded a campaign to end world hunger by 2020.

When Pope Francis accepted the chair of St. Peter, he pledged to end world hunger by 2020. By all appearances, it was an easy win. The math ... continue reading


Jobless claims historic low! - Why workers are getting raises this year, thanks to President Trump Watch

Image of Workers are finally being dealt back into the American Dream, thanks in part to President Trump's economic policies.

Say what you will about President Trump, but American workers are starting to "win" under his administration. Jobless claims have reached a ... continue reading


Retailers are feeling great again, but how about all those tired workers? Watch

Image of Amazon workers are being replaced by robots, but they aren't being laid off either. The growth of online retail means they can fill other roles, as the workload increases.

Early reports from the retail sector show that sales between November 1 and Christmas Eve were up 4.9 percent over last year. Workers ... continue reading


President Trump signs tax reform bill, as nation looks toward uncertain 2018 Watch

Image of President Trump signed the tax cut bill early as a Christmas present for the American people.

President Trump has signed his tax reform bill, aimed at providing tax cuts for most Americans as well as simulating job growth. President ... continue reading


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