Resources
How is the Consumer Faring?
Executive Summary After over a decade of zero-interest rate policy, a pandemic, and massive government stimulus, inflation finally arrived with a vengeance [...]
Has the U.S. Entered a Vicious Circle?
Executive Summary Last week’s Federal Funds Rate increase of .25% brings the rate over 5%, all part of the Federal Reserve’s fight [...]
Is the Stock Market Strong?
Executive Summary While the S&P 500 has recovered some of its 2022 losses, do not be fooled into thinking all is well. [...]
Can Inflation Erode One’s Savings?
Executive Summary When inflation is running below 2% annually, it does not get much attention. However, last year when it hit 9%, [...]
Are Investors Falling Prey to “Short-termism”?
Executive Summary Due to technological advances, stock market data and trading are both more available and much faster. This leads investors to [...]
Is the Optimism Warranted?
Executive Summary Recently stock markets have appeared optimistic, even though financial data does not agree. In the first graph below, one can [...]