• How The Russian Conflict Affects Commodities Worldwide

    As the world’s third largest exporter of oil and third largest wheat producer, Russia is a global provider of key commodities. The imposed sanctions on Russia affects these markets since essential payment methods […]

    Published On: March 21, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Fed Prepares To Raise Rates Starting This Month

    Tensions surrounding the Ukrainian crisis may create additional inflationary pressures simultaneously as economic growth recedes, thus complicating efforts by the Fed to stay the course on its rising rate objectives. Bond analysts are […]

    Published On: March 16, 2022Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities, Economy

  • Why Inflation Figures Can Be Rear View Mirror Data

    Government data figures come in two categories, lagging and leading indicators. Economists interpret lagging data as something that has already passed, as though it’s in the “rear view mirror”. A leading economic indicator […]

    Published On: March 15, 2022Categories: Economy

  • How Rising Oil Prices Can Stifle Global Growth – Oil Sector Update

    Even as the United States has curbed its appetite for oil and gasoline over the past few years, demand among emerging economies has increased. Fossil fuels, including natural gas, petroleum, crude oil, and […]

    Published On: March 11, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Top Oil Producing & Oil Exporting Countries

    Global geopolitical events have historically affected oil and gasoline prices worldwide, as production and supply issues evolve. As the largest oil producer in the world, the Unites States accounts for roughly 20% of […]

    Published On: March 10, 2022Categories: Economy

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Geopolitical rifts emulating from the Russian invasion of Ukraine roiled financial and commodity markets globally as uncertainty arose surrounding the extent of the conflict. Ramifications from the conflict could take months or longer […]

    Published On: March 9, 2022Categories: Economy

  • What Will Probably Stay Expensive in 2022 – Inflationary Trends

    Supply constraints and labor shortages were the two primary factors for prices on numerous products and services rising as much as they did in 2021. Even as some supply and labor issues have […]

    Published On: February 22, 2022Categories: Budgeting, Consumer Behavior, Economy

  • Where Are Home Prices Headed

    After rising consecutively every quarter since the middle of 2020, housing prices have started to pullback. Limited inventory, migration to rural areas, extended low mortgage rates, and material supply issues have all contributed […]

    Published On: February 18, 2022Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities, Economy

  • What Is The Fed Balance Sheet & Why It Is So Consequential Now

    Like any large financially driven entity, the Federal Reserve maintains and modifies a balance sheet made up of assets and liabilities. The Fed uses the balance sheet as a monetary policy tool, meaning […]

    Published On: February 16, 2022Categories: Economy, Government/Municipal

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Market dynamics are shifting as the Federal Reserve outlines its execution of ending monetary stimulus in order to squash inflationary pressures.  Analysts and economists are expecting market volatility to continue as the Federal […]

    Published On: February 10, 2022Categories: Economy