Articles/Education

Please choose any of the following articles below that interest you. Each article is listed under the month it was written. Articles written in prior months may still have educational interest.

What Is The Fed Balance Sheet & Why It Is So Consequential Now

Jenny Plaugher2022-02-16T16:42:34-06:00February 16, 2022|

Like any large financially driven entity, the Federal Reserve maintains and modifies a balance sheet made up of assets and ...

Equities Have A Rough Start Of The Year

Jenny Plaugher2022-02-15T12:00:45-06:00February 15, 2022|

Optimistic earnings expectations helped to reinforce equities following heightened volatility throughout January. Many analysts believe that recent earnings improvements are ...

Drop in Consumer Savings

Jenny Plaugher2022-02-14T10:00:25-06:00February 14, 2022|

Consumers are saving the lowest amount in four years as stimulus assistance funds and generous unemployment benefits have gradually evaporated, ...

Consumer Sentiment Starting To Dip

Jenny Plaugher2022-02-11T17:02:40-06:00February 11, 2022|

Optimism following excessive monetary and fiscal stimulus efforts drove consumer sentiment to highs during the pandemic. Numerous stimulus programs provided ...