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How Strong is the Employment Situation?
Executive Summary Financial media proclaims the job market is strong, citing 372,000 jobs created in June according to the Establishment Survey. However, [...]
Is the U.S. In a Recession?
Executive Summary During the first quarter, economic growth fell 1.6%. Many expected a rebound in Q2. Unfortunately, according to the Atlanta Fed’s [...]
Will It Be Inflation or Deflation?
Executive Summary Inflation, or general price increases, are reported through the Consumer Price Index which is currently up 8.6% - a 40-year [...]
Is TINA Gone?
Executive Summary Over the last ten years or more of loose Fed monetary policy, investors began to believe stocks would only go [...]
Has the Stock Market Bottomed?
Executive Summary The S&P 500 Index hit technical bear market territory Monday, June 13, falling below 20% year-to-date. Such large drops have [...]
What Does Inflation Affect?
Executive Summary In addition to the massive rise in gas prices, almost all goods and services (see first graph) have seen significant [...]
What Are Some Global Red Flags?
Executive Summary Economic red flags are waving across the globe, meaning the challenges are not limited to the United States. The European [...]
Are the Storm Clouds Darkening?
Executive Summary The Dow just finished its eighth consecutive down week, which has not happened since 1923. The Fed is sticking with [...]
Is Housing About to Hit the Perfect Storm?
Executive Summary Most people have noticed home prices have exploded due to extremely low mortgage rates post COVID along with low inventory [...]