• Copper Down On Possible Global Economic Slowdown

    Copper is amongst the most actively traded commodities worldwide, and is a vital piece of global economic growth. It is a crucial commodity in major industries like construction, power generation & transmission, transportation, and ...

    Published On: August 18, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Rising Global Food Prices Pose A Risk

    In the U.S., as well as other advanced economies around the world, much of the public is not fully aware of the severity of the world’s hunger crisis. Not only has this crisis ...

    Published On: August 17, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Bond Yields Fluctuate As Fed Hikes Rates

    Overall bond yields fell in July, as uncertainty surrounding the economic environment was more concerning than inflationary pressures. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond fell to 2.67% in July, down from 2.98% ...

    Published On: August 16, 2022Categories: Economy, Housing Market

  • Rapid Growth Of The Money Supply Has Fostered Inflation

    Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the U.S. money supply has grown at an above-average rate. M2, which measures the supply of U.S currency in circulation, is important to analyze why there ...

    Published On: August 15, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Equity Indexes Mover Higher In July

    Stock earnings have become indirect indicators of where the economy may be headed. Companies that have thus far released earnings for the 2nd quarter are revealing slowing growth trends and heightened expenses hindering ...

    Published On: August 12, 2022Categories: Economy, Stock Market

  • Household Wealth Skewed Towards Homes

    Household wealth data released by the Federal Reserve showed that U.S. household net worth climbed to over $149 trillion in the first quarter of 2022. The two biggest components of household wealth are ...

    Published On: August 11, 2022Categories: Housing Market

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Recession concerns are rising as company earnings, employment data, and economic growth estimates continue to demonstrate an expected slowdown in the economy. Second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released in July showed a ...

    Published On: August 10, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Market Indexes

    August 2022 (all values as of 07.29.2022) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 32,845 S&P 500 4,130 Nasdaq 12,390  Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 2.89% 10 Yr Treasury 2.67% 10 Yr Municipal 2.27% High ...

    Published On: August 9, 2022Categories: Market Index Returns

  • What is ESG – Socially Conscious Investing – Part 1 of a 3 Part Series

    Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) have become focal points for companies, analysts, and investors. The evolution of ESG has created a growing awareness among the public about how companies formulate criteria for socially ...

    Published On: July 27, 2022Categories: Investing

  • Inflation Can Be Different For Those Over 62

    Data compiled by the government via the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) maintains a separate tally of inflation for people over 62. The rarely heard index, known as the CPI-E, is a variation ...

    Published On: July 27, 2022Categories: Financial Planning