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Macro Economic Overview – Oct 2024
Uncertainty among global markets rose as conflict in the Middle East elevated tensions and roiled energy markets. Oil and fuel prices spiked as the threat...
Market Indexes / October 2024
(all values as of 09.30.2024) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 42,330 S&P 500 5,762 Nasdaq 18,189 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 3.66% 10 Yr Treasury...
How A Weak Dollar Affects The U.S. Economy – Currency Overview
With the anticipation of the Fed initiating its rate reduction objective in September, expectations are that the U.S. dollar will also begin to fall as...
Job Openings Are Falling – Labor Market Overview
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in three and a half years and returned to pre-pandemic levels in another sign the labor market...
Rates On Track To Continue Heading Lower – Fixed Income Overview
Interest rates on certain consumer loans including mortgages and auto loans began to gravitate lower in August in anticipation of the Fed’s objective to begin...
Stocks Experience Volatility Spike In August – Domestic Equity Overview
Major indexes experienced a spike in volatility during August, as a tumultuous sell off early in the month affected nearly every sector of the market....
Total U.S. Debt as % of GDP Projected to Surpass 100% By 2025 – Fiscal Policy
Federal debt held by the public as a percentage of GDP is projected to exceed 100% in the next year or two. The Congressional Budget...
Corporate Income Taxes Have Actually Been Increasing – Taxation
An escalating debate surrounding taxes imposed on U.S. corporations has evolved as the presidential election approaches. The federal government receives taxes from both individuals and...
Macro Economic Overview / Sept 2024
There is a growing concern that the Fed may not have been as responsive as it should have in responding to slowing economic data numbers,...
Market Indexes (all values as of 08.30.2024)
September 2024 Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 41,563 S&P 500 5,648 Nasdaq 17,713 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 3.91% 10 Yr Treasury 3.91% 10 Yr...