Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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