The economic immigration issue President Obama isn't ready to talk about

On Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, the immigration issue President Obama isn't ready to talk about. Plus: Morgan Stanley's wealth management riddle, chilly weather heats up commodities, and an honest look at Wall Street's culture of dishonesty.

NOV 24, 2014

By Jeff Benjamin

The economics of immigration that President Barack Obama isn't ready to talk about. Addressing the fate of those already living in the U.S. without citizenship. The White House picks and chooses from academia.
Making the cut on Morgan Stanley's wealth management team takes extreme riddle skills. "The client is always right. Describe three examples of when the client is wrong."
Baby, it's cold outside, so let's cozy up to some commodities that will benefit from the frigid weather. Natural gas futures are up 27% from their October low.
If you don't think Wall Street culture promotes dishonesty, you're probably not being honest, according to the University of Zurich. "Social norms in the banking sector tend to be more lenient toward dishonest behavior."

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The economic immigration issue President Obama isn't ready to talk about

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