Education, Articles and Videos
Please choose any of the following articles below that interest you. Each article is listed under the month it was written. Articles written in prior months may still have educational interest.
Fed Continues Rate Hikes – Fixed Income Overview
Continuing inflation concerns have led the Fed to raise rates as the bond market grapples with the increases. Short-term bond yields have risen relative to...
Equity Volatility Increases – Domestic Stocks Overview
Many analysts view the recent rise in equities as a momentum rally, meaning that only a few companies have been leading the overall rise in...
Consumers Still Spending Amid Inflation
Consumer sentiment and spending have remained fairly consistent in recent months. Despite a dip in summer 2022, current consumer sentiment is at a similar level...
America is Getting Older – Demographics
The average age in the U.S. increased to a historic high in 2022, rising 0.2 years between 2021 and 2022 to reach a median of...
Macro Economic Overview
Equity markets reacted to uncertainty in June as major indexes saw an increase in volatility. Earnings continue to be a critical focal point as companies...
July 2023 (all values as of 06.30.2023)
Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 34,407 S&P 500 4,450 Nasdaq 13,787 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 4.87% 10 Yr Treasury 3.81% 10 Yr Municipal 2.55%...
U.S. Jobless Claims on Uptrend – Employment Market Overview
Signs of a cooling economy are beginning to radiate throughout the labor market, which saw its highest level of weekly initial jobless claims since October...
Recent History of the Debt Ceiling – Fiscal Policy
In the decades following World War II, the U.S. has seen its debt level steadily increase as the government has faced growing financial commitments. More...
Paper Check Fraud on The Rise – Consumer Awareness
Despite electronic deposits and checks on the rise, paper checks remain an extremely common way to pay expenses such as rent, utilities, donations, and taxes....
More Women in the Workforce – Labor Market Update
An increasing share of women are participating in the workforce, representing a strong recovery from a pandemic-era slump. With more job openings and recruitment of...