• Consumers Still Spending Amid Inflation

    Consumer sentiment and spending have remained fairly consistent in recent months. Despite a dip in summer 2022, current consumer sentiment is at a similar level to its values before elevated inflation levels evolved. ...

    Published On: July 14, 2023Categories: Consumer Behavior

  • America is Getting Older – Demographics

    The average age in the U.S. increased to a historic high in 2022, rising 0.2 years between 2021 and 2022 to reach a median of 38.9 years old. The average age has been ...

    Published On: July 13, 2023Categories: Economy

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Equity markets reacted to uncertainty in June as major indexes saw an increase in volatility. Earnings continue to be a critical focal point as companies struggle to maintain elevated prices while consumer confidence ...

    Published On: July 12, 2023Categories: Economy

  • July 2023 (all values as of 06.30.2023)

    Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 34,407 S&P 500 4,450 Nasdaq 13,787 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 4.87% 10 Yr Treasury 3.81% 10 Yr Municipal 2.55% High Yield 8.35% YTD Market Returns: Dow Jones ...

    Published On: July 10, 2023Categories: Market Index Returns

  • U.S. Jobless Claims on Uptrend – Employment Market Overview

    Signs of a cooling economy are beginning to radiate throughout the labor market, which saw its highest level of weekly initial jobless claims since October 2021. While unemployment remains fairly low, this is ...

    Published On: June 30, 2023Categories: Economy

  • Recent History of the Debt Ceiling – Fiscal Policy

    In the decades following World War II, the U.S. has seen its debt level steadily increase as the government has faced growing financial commitments. More recently, however, government debt has been expanding at ...

    Published On: June 29, 2023Categories: Economy

  • Paper Check Fraud on The Rise – Consumer Awareness

    Despite electronic deposits and checks on the rise, paper checks remain an extremely common way to pay expenses such as rent, utilities, donations, and taxes. However, fraud is increasingly targeting paper checks, raising ...

    Published On: June 28, 2023Categories: Consumer Behavior

  • More Women in the Workforce – Labor Market Update

    An increasing share of women are participating in the workforce, representing a strong recovery from a pandemic-era slump. With more job openings and recruitment of women alongside high inflation driving needs for supplemental ...

    Published On: June 27, 2023Categories: Economy

  • How Inflation in The U.S. Can Differ from Other Countries – Inflation Overview

    Inflation is felt differently by consumers, businesses, and governments across the world depending on the driving factors behind inflation. Three nations that excellently reflect this include Japan, Argentina, and the United States. First ...

    Published On: June 26, 2023Categories: Economy

  • Fixed Income Overview

    Government bond yields saw an increase in May as discussions surrounding the debt ceiling transpired. Even with the turmoil in May, all bond sectors were still posting positive year-to-date results as of the ...

    Published On: June 23, 2023Categories: Economy, Retirement