Policy and Government
From Townhall, Larry Kudlow celebrates our freedom and prosperity on July 4th.
At Forbes.com, Ralph Benko gives his July 4th toast to the pursuit of happiness.
At Axios, Mike Allen and Jonathan Swan report Trump is plotting trade wars.
From Newsmax, Larry Kudlow encourages President Trump to avoid trade wars with other countries.
Monetary
In the Washington Post, Simon Johnson says “The quasi-goldbugs have a more complete grip on power than at any time since 1932.”
From Reuters, Sam Forgione reports the dollar posted its biggest quarterly drop in 7 years.
From Forbes.com, Nathan Lewis says the future should have gold and bitcoin.
From Forbes.com, John Tamny explains why the Fed has no ability to manage market outcomes.
Tax
In The Daily Caller, Robert Donachie warns Republicans are on board with raising taxes.
World
At Forbes.com, Tim Worstall counts the lights to see how fast China’s economy is growing.
From Forbes.com, Tim Worstall dismisses charges of austerity in the U.K.