Government

The government has shut down again, this time mostly over healthcare subsidies. We’ve seen shutdowns before, and we’ll see more in the future. As frustrating as they are, shutdowns remind…

The weakened Washington, D.C., housing market is bracing for a “direct impact” from the federal government shutdown, coming just months after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sweeping job cuts.…

Everyone is talking about the potential government shutdown looming in two weeks: a battle of partisan politics, the 800,000+ jobs that have could be furloughed, the irritation of not being…

Politicians rely on voters who are swayed more by emotion, gut instinct and catchy slogans rather than policy analysis. Political scientists often refer to this cohort as “low information voters”…

Building a good tax system is not easy. The Scottish economist Adam Smith, in his 1776 book The Wealth of Nations, said a good tax system should have the following…

U.S. long bond yield near 5% as budget deficit concerns are revived

Aug. 13, 2025 3:53 PM ETBy: Liz Kiesche, SA News Editor The U.S. government’s ethics office issued a warning about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s failure to comply with an agreement…

I decided to help my friend Nick do some minor calculation to see where we are in terms of the valuation for the real estate investment trusts (REITs). The following…

In a move that has ignited a storm of opposition from Indigenous communities and environmental groups, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government passed Bill 5 on Wednesday (June 4). Formally titled the…

It’s the second quarter of 2025 and with April comes new government bonds up for subscription. May 2025 Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) is now available for subscription, with rates falling…