Northern Nevada Is Booming
A recent visit to Reno and Sparks reveals surprising prosperity with more to come. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsbdkZ6QYI0) Continue reading Northern Nevada Is Booming
Author: Barry D. Wood
Barry D. Wood is a writer, teacher and journalist in Washington, DC. His focus is the global economy and financial markets. He has reported from 60 countries and specializes in US China relations, Eastern Europe and Southern Africa. His 2017 book is Exploring New Europe, A Bicycle Journey.
Saving the Group of 20
The Daily Friend November 23, 2025 Continue reading Saving the Group of 20
Can the US Compete with China in Manufacturing?
the Daily Friend November 23, 2025 I visit a start up bike manufacturer in Indiana and a car assembly plant in Kentucky in an effort to answer that question. Continue reading Can the US Compete with China in Manufacturing?
The Financial Health of Americans
American Dispatch thedailyfriend.co.za October 26, 2025 Continue reading The Financial Health of Americans
An Autumn Ride on the Crescent Trail
I had a challenging ride on October 12th, a sunny, pleasant autumn Sunday in DC. It all went smoothly as I rode on the wide Mass Av sidewalks to 18th and I where I registered for the upcoming IMF World Bank meeting. I then set out to return home on the Crescent Trail (wider red line). I rode along K Street, continuing under the Southwest … Continue reading An Autumn Ride on the Crescent Trail
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