• Proposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China have stirred controversy as inflationary threats mount. Offering some reprieve, a 30 day hold on any new or additional tariffs was agreed upon with ...

    Published On: February 11, 2025Categories: Economy
  • Proposed tariffs by the administration led to elevated volatility and concern in the domestic and international markets. Markets globally are anxiously awaiting the implementation of new tariffs and what industries would be adversely ...

    Published On: February 10, 2025Categories: Economy
  • As the president-elect prepares to enter the White House, foreign imports into the U.S. have become a leading agenda item. According to the Commerce Department, the top imports into the U.S. include electronic ...

    Published On: January 17, 2025Categories: Economy
  • The cryptocurrency market has seen significant developments and price movements following the election in anticipation of potential regulatory changes and proactive support for its broad use. The nomination of Paul Atkins as the ...

    Published On: January 14, 2025Categories: Economy
  • Presidential campaigning and expectations about the Fed’s direction with rates enthralled the markets in 2024. Equity indices finished the year positively, yet demonstrated hesitation throughout the year. Expectations surrounding the depth of interest ...

    Published On: January 13, 2025Categories: Economy
  • The U.S. currently struggles with massive imports and trade deficits with 23 of the top 30 trading partners worldwide. However, optimism arises from the nine countries that the U.S. actually maintains a trade ...

    Published On: December 17, 2024Categories: Economy
  • Financial markets and analysts are anxiously awaiting cabinet and agency appointees by the incoming administration, which shape policy and the possible direction of various sectors. Among pending proposals and legislations are additional tariffs ...

    Published On: December 13, 2024Categories: Economy
  • As flood waters recede in the south and eastern seaboard states, Hurricane Helene is on track to be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. Not since Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged ...

    Published On: November 18, 2024Categories: Economy
  • Uncertainty leading up to the Presidential election brought about volatility in the equity markets while bonds were weighed by a resurgence in inflation fears. Equity and fixed income markets will digest the outcome ...

    Published On: November 12, 2024Categories: Economy
  • Trump’s second term as President is not expected to mimic his first term. Things have changed and major events have reshaped the nation and the financial landscape since Trump’s first term when he ...

    Published On: November 11, 2024Categories: Economy, Politics