• Domestic Equities Diverge From International Equities

    Global equity markets pulled back at month end as heightened virus fears drove uncertainty. Energy sector stocks saw a reversal from ongoing appreciation throughout the year, yet still stand as the top performing ...

    Published On: December 8, 2021Categories: Economy, Industry

  • Macro Economic Overview – December 2021

    The onset of the most recent Covid variant, known as Omicron, stands to stall a global economic resurgence which has been gradual and fragile. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the new ...

    Published On: December 7, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Wage Inflation Is Here

    With over 10 million open positions nationwide, companies are being forced to raise wages and pay incentives in order to attract qualified workers. Salaries and hourly wages in nearly every industry nationwide have ...

    Published On: November 12, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Some Americans Retired Early Due To The Pandemic

    A recent research report by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis found that over 3 million Americans decided to retire earlier than planned due to the pandemic. There have been various reasons ...

    Published On: November 12, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy

  • OECD Sees An Increase In Global Inflation

    Pandemic driven supply issues as well as a gradual emergence of economic activity globally has led to higher prices worldwide. Energy and food prices have risen in nearly every country worldwide, unfortunately affecting ...

    Published On: November 11, 2021Categories: Economy

  • The Dollar’s Supremacy – Currency Update

    Even as the popularity of cryptocurrency has taken centerstage as a possible replacement to traditional country currencies, some believe that the dollar’s supremacy may continue as investors seek stability in the world’s healthiest ...

    Published On: November 10, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Severe labor shortages and supply chain disruptions continue to hamper industries throughout the country, elevating inflationary pressures for millions of Americans. Higher prices for gasoline and natural gas are expected to raise heating ...

    Published On: November 10, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Demand Drives Natural Gas Prices Higher – Energy Update

    Natural gas prices soared to levels not seen since 2008 as increased demand and limited supply have pushed prices to nearly triple from where they were in May 2020. Expanding global demand due ...

    Published On: October 18, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Hybrid Auto Sales Continue To Grow – Auto Industry Overview

    The adoption of hybrid and electric cars worldwide has been a trend for years, with limited options from only a few manufacturers. A recent surge of new entrants into the market along with ...

    Published On: October 15, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy

  • Median Household Income Drops October 2021

    The median household income fell in 2020 for the first time since 2014, according to the most recent Census Bureau data released in September. Widespread stimulus payments as well as enhanced unemployment benefits ...

    Published On: October 14, 2021Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities, Economy