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Subprime mess is the ghost of Greenspan past
The former Fed chairman has himself to blame for Wall Street
As buyouts continue, when is it a bid too far?
News of numerous buyouts of companies, some costing tens of billions, has been reported recently. May went down as a record, with $115.5 billion in private equity deals announced. Buyout […]
Mister Bull, meet Mister Bear
Last month we asked the question, “Is this the year the consumer stops spending?” This is an important question because the consumer makes up about 70 percent of the economy. […]
Is this the year the consumer stops spending?
Since the market crash of 2000 and the rapid reduction of capital spending, the U.S. economy has depended on the consumer. The consumer has had to overcome war, higher oil […]
In Year of the Pig, beware a slaughter
Happy Chinese new year. It’s the Year of the Pig. The Year of the Golden Pig, actually, which is why so many Chinese couples are hoping for a child this […]
Soft landing? It just might happen
“Recent indicators have suggested somewhat firmer economic growth, and some tentative signs of stabilization have appeared in the housing market. Overall, the economy seems likely to expand at a moderate […]
Market’s rally brought a little shock and awe
“We speak with a certain amount of awe, since the last thing in the world we anticipated a few short months ago was that the Dow would be up some […]
Some advice: Do not open ’til Christmas
“If you want to get elected, learn to speak. If you want to stay elected, learn to listen.” An old politico once uttered these words. Too bad for the Republicans […]
With Democrats in control of Congress, quo vadis?
Almost a week after Tuesday’s national elections, two big questions hang over the market. Will we have a soft or hard landing? And what effect will the elections have on […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
