Election gives business only a little to cheer about | Jon Talton
A Democratic House may restrain the worst impulses of the Trump administration. But the vote's outcome shows Trumpism is not a passing fancy.
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Jon Talton
Jon Talton comments on economic news, issues and trends, with an emphasis on Seattle and the Northwest.
What might be behind the latest twist on Amazon’s HQ2(s) | Jon Talton
The latest twist in the search for an ideal equal to Seattle makes plenty of sense. The supposed front-runners offer what Amazon wants as much...
We’re running out of time to avert a full-blown U.S.-China trade war | Jon Talton
So far, the damage from tariffs and retaliation has been relatively small. But that could soon change.
Trump’s unprecedented deficits put us into uncharted territory | Jon Talton
America enjoys unique advantages that allow the federal government to rack up red ink. But we may not be able to count on them in...
Paul Allen invested in Seattle the old-fashioned way | Jon Talton
Allen made his mark all over Seattle, not least on the economy. It was vital to the city's health and prosperity.
No single force brought down Sears, but the lessons are haunting | Jon Talton
The original "everything store" is a reminder that colossal success is always at risk.
Slowing real estate might let us catch our breath — or knock the wind out of us | Jon Talton
An important real estate forecast knocks Seattle out of the top 10 booming markets. We still rank well, but some risks are also gathering.
Beijing’s ‘Trojan chips’ present a risk to more than corporations | Jon Talton
Embedded semiconductors in made-in-China components are worrying corporations and the Pentagon.
Insider-trading Seahawk runs into regulators’ Legion of Boom | Jon Talton
The Mychal Kendricks case shows that the illegal stock practice is still out there — and regulators take it very seriously.