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The rate cut stars are aligning.
For the last year, borrowing costs in the United States have remained relatively high as the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed)…
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Will deflation continue?
In May, Pew Research asked Americans about the biggest problems facing our nation. The top three answers were: Inflation; The…
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Despite some volatility, stock markets have been buoyant in 2024.
Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI), optimism about inflation, and expectations that the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) will begin to…
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Prioritizing Retirement Planning
We all have different values, needs and priorities. And in order to engage in successful retirement planning, we need to…
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Some good news and some volatility.
Last week was a mixed bag as investors weighed positive economic news against concerns that stock prices for some chipmakers…
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Overall, May was a good month for investors.
The adage, “Sell in May and go away,” would have been poor advice last month. Major stock indices in the…
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Perception versus reality.
A recent Harris poll, conducted on behalf of The Guardian newspaper, found that there is some confusion about the state…
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Reading the economic tea leaves.
Tasseography practitioners read tea leaves to forecast the future. Some economic data serve a similar purpose. Policymakers, central bankers, economists,…
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What will the Federal Reserve do?
Uncertainty about the direction and timing of Fed rate cuts is causing stock markets in the United States to charge…
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The economy appears to be slowing down.
Last week, many investors were focused on economic data. The Personal Consumption report offers information about Americans’ income and spending…
