Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

The G7 summit ended this weekend, and what the world's seven richest democracies agreed on will ultimately make them less strong, economically. Steve Forbes on one helpful thing the summiteers did enact and on their other moves that will end up as bad news for investors!Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Imagine air travel at twice the speed you fly today. New York to London in four hours? It's possible! Steve Forbes on United Airlines’ recent move with aerospace startup Boom Supersonic and on how their bet on supersonic flight could change the future of air travel. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action to block a biotech merger that will ultimately hinder the fight against cancer. Is it time to abolish this destructive agency? Steve Forbes on how this government body is doing more harm than good and on why the White House and Congress should act now.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The G7 secured a deal this past weekend intending to impose a worldwide minimum tax (of at least 15%) on large international companies, but this maneuver is not a one-time event. Steve Forbes on the truth behind this move, on how the ultimate goal is the individual taxpayer and on why the middle class should watch out!Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Government control of an economy rarely, if ever, works as well as a free market. Canada's recent dairy scandal and the high price of lumber in the U.S. are prime examples. Are trade tariffs to blame for the swelling inflation? Steve Forbes on the real-world results of these artificially high prices and the critical economic lessons to be learned from them.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

President Biden formally proposed a $6 trillion budget for the next fiscal year, a level of spending that’s nearly 50% higher than before the pandemic. Steve Forbes on why this proposed spending binge deserves more discussion and debate and on how, if passed, investors will be in for a shock, as stocks will crash, and the country will suffer.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

President Biden's so-called infrastructure bill and new executive order will unleash two initiatives that are an unprecedented attack on your privacy and liberties. Steve Forbes on the initiatives' details and on how the Biden Administration is coming for your privacy and freedom.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The power of teachers’ unions and their political allies have stunted the educational opportunities of millions of children for far too long. Steve Forbes on the growing movement to bust up the government’s public-school monopoly and on the K-12 Education Saving Accounts (ESAs) that could liberate parents and their children and save our schools.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Facing a recall election this fall, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, has unveiled a $100 billion stimulus package that he dubs the “California Comeback Plan.” Can his plan save the golden state? Steve Forbes on what this plan entails, how it fails to address California’s severe structural problems and what should instead be considered. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Biden Administration’s goal of getting rid of oil and natural gas sometime in the future—or even substantially reducing our need—is a crippling pipe dream. Steve Forbes on Biden’s war against gas and oil and on how we can’t realistically survive without them.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Biden administration has announced that it supports what would be one of the most destructive thefts of intellectual property in American history: waiving the COVID-19 vaccine patents. Steve Forbes on the dreadful implications of this move and why the White House must reverse course immediately.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Washington is full of talk about a bi-partisan compromise on President Biden’s more than $2 trillion infrastructure bill. The trouble is, part of the new package would include a hike in the federal tax on gasoline and diesel fuels. This is a bad idea! Steve Forbes on the rationale for hiking the federal gas tax and why that idea should be ditched immediately.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Cryptocurrencies have surged since 2020, yet a one-word tweet on Sunday from Elon Musk and Bitcoin lost $135 billion in value. With this type of volatility should Bitcoin be a hedge against inflation? Steve Forbes on the fluctuations of Bitcoin versus gold and which will stand the test of time in the face of inflation.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Iran and Russia are testing President Biden. The sophisticated cyber attack that shut down the U.S.' largest fuel pipeline couldn't have been carried out without the connivance or acquiescence of Moscow. Is our national security at risk? Steve Forbes on the fundamental stakes of what is unfolding between Iran-backed Hamas and Israel in the Middle East and why this is an issue of national security.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

After setting record after record, the stock market is taking a big hit this week. Steve Forbes on the reality that could set in, since Democrats plan to raise taxes and increase government spending, and on how this formula for stagnation will hit our economy.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The U.S. jobs report released on Friday was disastrous, coming in at only 25% of the anticipated number. Have stimulus checks provided a disincentive to work? Steve Forbes on the surprising numbers revealed and on why this had better serve as a warning sign, for the sake of our economy. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

If Congress continues to pass blow-out spending bills, then we're in for a devastating breakout of inflation. There is one weapon our Treasury Department could wield that would help lessen the magnitude of the looming inflation. Steve Forbes on how Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen could help fight inflation, but her reckless stance could end up short-sighted.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Savvy investors know that bull markets don't last forever, but with stock prices so high, what should a prudent investor do? Steve Forbes on stock market volatility and on where one should look to invest ahead of a market downturn.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Until recent months bonds have been a positive investment, but that is changing. Is the Bond market ready to crash? Steve Forbes on the signs of trouble to come and why individual investors should stay out of bonds.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Caitlyn Jenner’s announcement that she will run for governor of California has directed national attention to the upcoming recall election of incumbent Gavin Newsom. The next governor could push for the reforms California desperately needs. Steve Forbes on the recall election that Newsom is facing and why investors should pay attention.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.