The Federal Reserve has provided an ocean of liquidity since the great recession that followed the global financial crisis through the QE1, QE2 and QE3 programs. In fact, the Fed’s balance sheet has grown significantly due to these programs. Total assets have soared from just $869.0 billion in August 2007 to well over $3.0 Trillion as of …

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The U.S. Federal Spending for Fiscal Year 2012 was about $3.5 Trillion.On a percentage basis, healthcare and social security payments accounted for 45% of total spending. Defense expenditures amounted to 19% of total spending. Net interest paid on outstanding public debt added another 6% according to data provided by Congressional Budget Office (CBO). U.S. Federal Spending …

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The following chart shows the major sources of power generation in the U.S. in 2011: Click to enlarge Source: Energy in Brief, U.S. Energy Information Administration Coal is the major source for power production followed by Natural gas at about 25%. Nuclear power accounted for about 19% which is lower than countries such France that …

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