I understand why most of the media are focusing on the fictional Russian collusion, Hope Hicks resigning, and rumors about Jared Kushner.  Since they hate Trump, they certainly wouldn't focus on how well the economy is doing, which shows up in the following articles on the Drudge Report on March 1. Jobless claims plunge to 49-year low... Incomes Up Most in Five Years... Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since '04... US crude oil output hits all-time high; Takes out 1970 record... Foreign Holdings of U.S. Securities Rise to Record $18 Trillion... I do find this article in the WSJ, also published on March 1, funny.  They state that foreign investors aren't buying as many government bonds, while the above bullet point says foreign investors hold a record number.  I also find the following funny: "Does Fed control Trump 2020 destiny?" Predictions about the  2020 election are absolutely...(Read Full Post)