Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

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.

President Biden proposed a variety of higher taxes and tax-enforcement measures to pay for his sweeping array of social programs, but his approach is wrong-headed. Steve Forbes on why Biden's tax plan is fundamentally flawed and how it will be devastating for Democrats and the U.S. economic recovery. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Biden administration wants to double the capital gains tax to a level not seen in over 100 years, and would be a disaster. Steve Forbes discusses this plan's economic impacts and why Biden's tax idea is bad news not only for investors but also for everyone who wants to enjoy a higher standard of living.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Today when you get vaccinated, you receive a sheet of paper from your provider. But big tech is trailing with a formal digital vaccine passport that would take things a step further. Should vaccine passports be issued to people who have received Covid-19 shots? Steve Forbes on the serious privacy risks of a vaccine passport app and why the idea should be stamped out immediately. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Stock indexes continue to set records, but with government spending on a tear and tax increases coming, the market gravy train is sure to derail. Steve Forbes on whether investors should look to gold, oil or energy equities as the Fed continues to print money and inflation looms.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Fully restoring state and local tax (SALT) deductions would save the rich billions of dollars on their federal income tax bills, and, surprisingly, a number of Democrats are advocating for that. Will Democrats cut taxes for the rich? Steve Forbes on the possibility of the SALT deductions being fully restored, whom that would benefit and the impact that could have on Biden's tax plan.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is proposing that countries around the world enact a global minimum corporate tax rate. Taxpayers: Beware! Steve Forbes on the possible impacts of this proposed tax scheme and why it’s bad news for our economy and for the future of stock prices.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The crypto revolution is coming, and PayPal may have just made cryptocurrency the cash of the future. Steve Forbes on PayPal’s recent move in the digital currency space, on how merchants and other financial powerhouses are preparing and on why politicians should wake up! Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The upcoming infrastructure bill (most of which is unrelated to traditional infrastructure projects, such as highways and bridges) could harm the economy in two major ways. Steve Forbes on the looming tax increases and inflation and on what Congress’ agenda could mean for investors and the stock market.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

There has never been a country that has taxed its way to prosperity, yet the White House and congressional Democrats are set on enacting huge tax increases that are sure to kill the economic recovery. Steve Forbes on Biden's infrastructure plan and why Americans will be left paying the price for it. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The IMF is ready to create some $1 trillion in an international money most people have never heard of called Special Drawing Rights to help global recovery, but taxpayers watch out! The U.S. government could rip you off of billions of dollars in taxes and with no congressional approval. Steve Forbes on what the U.S. Treasury Department is trying to maneuver that could ultimately cost American taxpayers nearly $200 billion and on why Congress should force Treasury to seek its approval.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

President Biden just unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that could end up seriously hobbling the American economy more than it helps it. Steve Forbes breaks down the flaws of the plan and explains what the White House is ignoring when it comes to the real reason that government infrastructure projects are so costly.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

There’s a humanitarian crisis on our southern border as hundreds of thousands of people trek north to the U.S. The mass migration is overwhelming both border patrols and facilities. It's a disgrace and an avoidable one. Steve Forbes discusses the mounting migratory pressures President Biden faces and the possible solutions that could lead to sustainable prosperity for Central American countries, such as Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The rot eating away at the Big Apple was underway before Covid-19 hit, and in the wake of the pandemic, sky-high rents, rising homelessness and crime-ridden streets have left the city suffering an exodus…. Is New York dead? Steve Forbes on the city's fraying infrastructure and on what needs to happen to reverse the decline in New York City's quality of life.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

When one political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency, but very narrowly, the Senate filibuster has protected minority viewpoints from being crushed and ensured consensus is achieved before major changes are enacted. Now Senate Democrats want to get rid of it. Steve Forbes on the future of the Senate filibuster, what is at stake and why it must be saved.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Investors should enjoy the bull market while it lasts, for trouble is coming. The Fed is on its way to firing up inflation of a size not seen since the 1970s. Can the U.S. withstand the financial and monetary abuses about to hit it? Steve Forbes on the wreckless wave of government spending, the Democrats' enormous tax increase plan and the formula that will damage the economy and burst the stock market as inflation sets in.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.