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Will the Dollar Remain Strong?
Executive Summary After the pandemic, inflation hit in 2022 because of the massive government stimulus programs. The Fed began fighting inflation by [...]
Is the Yield Curve Calling for a Recession?
Executive Summary Normally, long-term interest rates are higher than short-term rates, and the yield curve is an upward sloping line. When short-term [...]
How is Inflation Impacting Consumers?
Executive Summary Many people in the U.S. have much to be thankful for; albeit inflation is not one of them. Since energy [...]
When Do Large One-Day Gains Occur?
Executive Summary Last week when the Consumer Price Index was released, the stock market reacted with a large one-day rally – capping [...]
How Much Do You Need to Save for Retirement?
Executive Summary How much do we need to save for retirement? This is the question most people ask and desire a specific [...]
Are Households Really “Flush”?
Executive Summary A recent article in The Wall Street Journal claimed consumers were “in good shape.” The fact missing from the article [...]
Is the Correction in Housing Just Beginning?
Executive Summary Soaring mortgage interest rates and falling personal disposable incomes are putting pressure on the housing market. When mortgage rates bottomed [...]
If Q3 GDP Growth is Positive, is a Recession Still Expected?
Executive Summary During the first two quarters of 2022, GDP growth was negative. The unofficial definition of a recession. Third quarter GDP [...]
How Likely is Hyperinflation?
Executive Summary In this issue, I draw upon an article published on Mises Institute, by Thorsten Polleit titled: Inflation, High Inflation, Hyperinflation. [...]