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  • Global Commodity Prices May Be Signaling That Inflation Is Taming – Commodities Market Update

    As heightened commodity prices have stoked inflation over the past year, commodity prices worldwide are now starting to ease as demand for various commodities are alleviating. The Global Price Index of All Commodities ...

    Published On: June 13, 2022Categories: Economy
  • Gasoline Prices Expected To Head Higher This Summer – Energy Overview

    Various factors are contributing to sustained high gas prices, which are expected to add to price pressures heading into the summer months. Traditionally, gasoline prices move higher as vacation travelers hit the road ...

    Published On: June 10, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy, Industry
  • What’s Risen The Most – Tracking Inflation

    Energy and fuel were among the top contributors to inflation this past year, with used cars, electricity and food all enhancing the tensions surrounding inflation.  Transportation costs have become a growing contributor to ...

    Published On: June 10, 2022Categories: Economy
  • Macro Economic Overview / June 2022

    There’s a growing consensus among various economists and market analysts that inflation could force consumers to cut back on spending to the extent that a recession materializes. Consumer expenditures have an enormous impact ...

    Published On: June 9, 2022Categories: Economy
  • Market Indexes / June 2022 (all values as of 05.31.2022)

    Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 32,990 S&P 500 4,132 Nasdaq 12,081 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 2.53% 10 Yr Treasury 2.85% 10 Yr Municipal 2.50% High Yield 7.00% YTD Market Returns: Dow Jones ...

    Published On: June 9, 2022Categories: Market Index Returns
  • U.S. Economy Slowed Down In The First Quarter – Domestic Economy

    Domestic economic growth, as measured by GDP, turned negative for the first time since the second quarter of 2020, when the pandemic was in full swing. Initial reports indicated that a drop in ...

    Published On: May 19, 2022Categories: Economy
  • Rates Rise As The Fed Tightens – Fixed Income Update

    Global bond yields rose in April, with both government and corporate bond yields rising across various international regions. Numerous analysts believe that the Fed may be raising rates too fast in response to ...

    Published On: May 18, 2022Categories: Bond Market
  • Disposable Income For Consumers Dropping – Consumer Behavior

    As Inflationary pressures tend to drive the price of essential goods higher and faster than non essential goods, consumers are sometimes left with minimal funds to purchase what they desire. The rapidly rising ...

    Published On: May 17, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior
  • Those 55 & Older Are Going Back To Work – Retirement Planning

    Rising inflation along with no new pandemic relief funds are prompting many aged 55 and older to return to work. Labor Department data shows that the participation rate for those above 55 years ...

    Published On: May 16, 2022Categories: Budgeting, Financial Planning
  • Wage Increases Can’t Keep Up With Inflation – Labor Market Overview

    The most recent wage data released by the Labor Department showed a 5.7% increase in wages for the past year, yet still below current inflation annualizing 7.5%. With inflation outpacing wage growth, workers ...

    Published On: May 13, 2022Categories: Budgeting, Economy
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