Demand Drives Natural Gas Prices Higher – Energy Update
Natural gas prices soared to levels not seen since 2008 as increased demand and limited supply have pushed prices to nearly triple from where they...
Category: Economy
Hybrid Auto Sales Continue To Grow – Auto Industry Overview
The adoption of hybrid and electric cars worldwide has been a trend for years, with limited options from only a few manufacturers. A recent surge...
Median Household Income Drops October 2021
The median household income fell in 2020 for the first time since 2014, according to the most recent Census Bureau data released in September. Widespread...
Volatility Returns As Uncertainty Prevails
Volatility returned in September to U.S. and international equities as central bank stimulus efforts are expected to start unwinding by year end. Third quarter results...
Macro Economic Overview
A Congressional standoff surrounding raising the debt limit led to increased market volatility as a political debate lingered. Impasses regarding the debt ceiling have occurred...
Government Subsidy Benefits Overview
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, will increase benefit payments by 25% starting...
Food Inflation
Various factors have contributed to bacon’s higher costs over the past year, including rising feed costs, processing costs, increased demand, and newly passed animal confinement...
Bond Yields Starting To Feel Pressure – Fixed Income Update
The Federal Reserve announced that it anticipates alleviating bond buying possibly later this year, yet with no imminent interest rate increases for now. The Fed’s...
Global Equities Stay Steady In August – Equity Update
Global equity markets advanced in August amidst growing concerns surrounding Covid variant threats. Continued supply issues of critical components for various products weighed on earnings...
Macro Economic Overview / Sept 2021
As the Delta variant has spread, many companies, schools and government agencies have begun imposing vaccine requirements for employees and students. The World Health Organization...