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...
Category: Economy
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...