Macro Economic Overview
Financial global markets are drawing support from the effectiveness of ongoing vaccinations and improving economic indicators. Consumer sentiment is re-evolving, resulting in rising consumer demand...
Category: Economy
National Debt As Percentage of GDP – Fiscal Policy
The three rounds of stimulus spending to combat the coronavirus and its economic affects have contributed to a nearly $4.5 trillion increase in federal debt...
IMF Lifts Estimates For Global Growth
Widespread vaccinations across the globe along with continued liquidity provided by central banks internationally and the Federal Reserve, have compelled the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
Chinese Government Introduces Its Own Cryptocurrency
The onslaught of digital currencies has been an area of curiosity for central banks worldwide. Still in the exploratory stages, central banks, such as the...
U.S. Census Reshapes Congressional Seats
Every ten years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of U.S. residents used in the determination of various demographical programs. The Census Bureau count...
Macro Economic Overview
Inflationary pressures have taken hold throughout the economy, as raw materials required for most every consumer product from bread to automobiles have increased in cost...
Yields Continue To Move Upward – Fixed Income Update
Yields rose across all fixed income sectors, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 1.74% as of March 31st, the highest level since January 2020. The...
Markets Gained On Optimism – Equity Overview
Optimism deriving from continuing fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts in addition to vaccination progress, drove equites higher in the first quarter. Major equity indexes moved...
What The Top 1% Really Owns – Demographics
Wealth, as measured by assets owned by individuals among all income brackets, surprisingly is not as perceived by most. Federal Reserve data show that the...
Stimulus Bill Provisions For Individuals – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Economic Impact Payment (EIP) of $1400 per individual with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of up to $75,000 based on 2019 tax returns or 2020...