On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the wide gap between the economies of the United States and Russia, taking note of the latter country’s outsized military influence despite its much smaller share of global output. When President Biden … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner explored why the economy is recovering jobs more slowly than expected—and how businesses and politicians are responding. Friday’s middling jobs report – better than April but a bit shy of expectations – highlighted … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the surge in gun purchases and gun violence during the pandemic, with recent figures portending a devastating year for mass shootings. The mass shooting last weekend in south Florida was just the … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed how cord-cutting and the streaming wars are driving recent consolidation in the media industry — a never-ending race for viewers and content. Yesterday’s announcement that Amazon will buy the movie studio MGM … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed the latest worrisome trends in inflation and explained why in the near term, prices are likely to go even higher. Last week’s Consumer Price Index release was complicated by the economic effects … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner delved into April’s disappointing jobs report, exploring potential reasons why, despite many job openings, Americans are not returning to work as quickly as anticipated. Friday’s jobs report was, indeed, disappointing. Whether it proves … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted President Biden’s first 100 days in office, focusing on the new administration’s progress in tackling the pandemic and jumpstarting the economy. Time to take stock of President Biden, as he reaches his … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted historical trends in corporate tax rates and revenues, highlighting just how little American corporations pay today and how international competition has contributed to the problem. A key component of President Biden’s American … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the significant household wealth increases in 2020, a year in which many suffered while others – particularly the wealthy – prospered. Last year, even as the nation suffered through a pandemic, an … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the nation’s ongoing economic recovery, highlighting encouraging trends in restaurant dining, air travel, and unemployment. Last Friday’s unexpectedly strong jobs report was the latest indication that the economy is reopening, as more … Continue reading →
