In January, unemployment reached a 54-year low of just 3.4% which presented a positive sign for the economy. However, many analysts agree that this low unemployment rate may be misleading and artificially low […]
The past year has been one of turmoil for natural resources, especially due to global instability amidst the war in Ukraine and supply constraints. Two vital commodities affected, lumber and natural gas, have […]
With Congress passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, consumers are expected to see new tax savings centered around environmentally-friendly energy. Throughout the ten-year plan, home renovations and upgrades are expected to […]
The notion that taxes in the United States are excessive compared to other countries, is somewhat misleading. Relative to other developed countries, the U.S. maintains some of the lowest tax rates globally. U.S. […]
As a result of the bank failures, there has been an increased demand for Treasury bonds as a safe haven while the turmoil unfolds and volatility increases. The surge in bond buying has […]
Despite the bank failures in March, all three major equity indexes posted positive returns for the first quarter of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 Index, and the Nasdaq all […]
The failure of two regional banks unsettled equity and fixed-income markets globally in March. Financial contagion risks were at the forefront of the financial markets as the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and […]
(all values as of 03.31.2023) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 33,274 S&P 500 4,109 Nasdaq 12,221 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 4.06% 10 Yr Treasury 3.48% 10 Yr Municipal 2.11% High Yield 8.31% […]
Domestic equities continued to react to higher overall costs while also projecting lower earnings growth heading into the rest of 2023. Nearly all sectors of the S&P 500 Index posted negative returns for […]
Some taxpayers will likely receive a significantly smaller refund compared with the previous tax year. Changes include amounts for the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and the Child and Dependent Care […]