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Interpreting the September Consumer Confidence Jump
Much to the surprise of economic spectators, the Consumer Confidence Index clocked in at 108, well above August’s 103.2 reading and the September projections of 104.5. This continues a somewhat […]
Read MoreInside the Mechanics of the Latest Housing Market Index Dip
Investors are clutching the pearls upon the release of the most recent Wells Fargo/NAHB Housing Index (HMI) reading of 46 today, missing the expected reading of 47. This marks its […]
Read MoreSix Things to Know About the August CPI Spike
CPI data was released today, and much to the chagrin of many on the Wall Street, the number was higher than anticipated, clocking in at 8.3 percent vs. the expected […]
Read MoreLooming Railroad Strike Could Restart Supply Chain Woes
Railroad union talks seem to have come to a breaking point, sparking fears that a strike could be initiated by the end of this week. These concerns are not new. […]
Read MoreAsset Class Performance Review for August 2022
In a world of constantly shifting markets and concerns about portfolio allocation strategies, we know it can be difficult to keep track of everything. That’s why, from now on, we’ll […]
Read MoreInflation Slows in July, But Can the Inflation Reduction Act Further the Trend?
Inflation data came out this morning for July, and everyone concerned about soaring consumer prices might have breathed a small sigh of relief. CNN reports: Runaway inflation took a breather […]
Read MoreHousing Market Data is Not as Rosy as Some Think
We keep expecting a housing bubble to look like it did in 2008. It won’t… but that doesn’t mean it’s not coming.
Read MoreGDP Falls for Second Quarter in a Row, Supercharging Recession Worries
The U.S.’s GDP falls for second quarter in a row (dropping by 0.9%) in sharp contrast with market expectations of modest growth. Are we on the verge of recession?
Read MoreHow the Current Economic Climate Could Spur a Different Kind of Recession
Are we entering a recession? In theory, the current climate affords those looking to start a business with opportunities. But risk tolerance and available risk capital (especially with tightening lending standards) plays a role here, too.
Read MoreJob Reports Beat our Expectations of Unemployment Rates, but What Should We Expect Next?
The stock market is down, inflation is soaring, housing is tumbling, but unemployment is not looking all that scary. What should we expect next from this?
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