• Macro Economic Overview

    Geopolitical rifts emulating from the Russian invasion of Ukraine roiled financial and commodity markets globally as uncertainty arose surrounding the extent of the conflict. Ramifications from the conflict could take months or longer ...

    Published On: March 9, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Market Indexes / March 2022

    (all values as of 02.28.2022) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 33,892 S&P 500 4,373 Nasdaq 13,751 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 1.44% 10 Yr Treasury 1.83% 10 Yr Municipal 1.61% High Yield 5.50% ...

    Published On: March 8, 2022Categories: Market Index Returns

  • What Will Probably Stay Expensive in 2022 – Inflationary Trends

    Supply constraints and labor shortages were the two primary factors for prices on numerous products and services rising as much as they did in 2021. Even as some supply and labor issues have ...

    Published On: February 22, 2022Categories: Budgeting, Consumer Behavior, Economy

  • Where Are Home Prices Headed

    After rising consecutively every quarter since the middle of 2020, housing prices have started to pullback. Limited inventory, migration to rural areas, extended low mortgage rates, and material supply issues have all contributed ...

    Published On: February 18, 2022Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities, Economy

  • Rates Head Higher – Fixed Income Update

    Interest rates continued on a gradual climb in January, with rates on key consumer loans such as mortgages, auto loans, and lines of credit all increasing.  The Treasury yield curve flattened further in ...

    Published On: February 17, 2022Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities

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

    Like any large financially driven entity, the Federal Reserve maintains and modifies a balance sheet made up of assets and liabilities. The Fed uses the balance sheet as a monetary policy tool, meaning ...

    Published On: February 16, 2022Categories: Economy, Government/Municipal

  • Equities Have A Rough Start Of The Year

    Optimistic earnings expectations helped to reinforce equities following heightened volatility throughout January. Many analysts believe that recent earnings improvements are merely a result of stimulus driven growth for some companies. Equities saw their ...

    Published On: February 15, 2022Categories: Stock Market

  • Drop in Consumer Savings

    Consumers are saving the lowest amount in four years as stimulus assistance funds and generous unemployment benefits have gradually evaporated,  encouraging consumers to tap their savings at an accelerating pace. The drop in ...

    Published On: February 14, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior

  • Consumer Sentiment Starting To Dip

    Optimism following excessive monetary and fiscal stimulus efforts drove consumer sentiment to highs during the pandemic. Numerous stimulus programs provided businesses and individuals abundant funds in order to help maintain and fortify financial ...

    Published On: February 11, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Market dynamics are shifting as the Federal Reserve outlines its execution of ending monetary stimulus in order to squash inflationary pressures.  Analysts and economists are expecting market volatility to continue as the Federal ...

    Published On: February 10, 2022Categories: Economy