Last week the FOMC released minutes from its most recent meeting.  Members indicated they are ready to implement additionalQE should expected economic weakness come to fruition. Expectations for economic weakness are predicated upon expiration of the "Bush tax cuts" (due to expire 12/31/12) and the mandatory spending cuts set to kick in as a result of the "debt ceiling" [...]

Tired of high fuel prices?  Lose weight! According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the average American 20-74 yr old male weighs 194.7 lbs - an increase of 28.4 lbs since 1960.  The average 20-74 yr old woman has packed on an extra 24.5 lbs since 1960. Since it takes more energy [...]