• Currency Market Update July 2021

    For decades the U.S. dollar has been the most dominant of the reserve currencies in the world. The liquidity and transparency of the dollar versus other world currencies has made it the primary […]

    Published On: July 9, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Macro Economic Overview – July 2021

    Financial markets are becoming more sensitive to the Delta variant mutation of Covid-19, as some countries in Europe reconsider easing restrictions on businesses and travel. Regardless, global equities finished the 2nd quarter on […]

    Published On: July 7, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Fed Tapering is Concerning Bond Markets

    Comments by Federal Reserve members are hinting that the Fed is considering pulling back on  Treasury and mortgage bond purchases, which is known as tapering. The last time the Fed slowed stimulus or […]

    Published On: June 25, 2021Categories: Economy, Government/Municipal

  • Job Openings Surpass 8 Million – Labor Market Update

    A growing demand for workers by eager companies to fill positions nationwide has led to unfilled job openings exceeding 8 million as of the end of March, according to the most recent data […]

    Published On: June 25, 2021Categories: Economy, Industry

  • Higher Commodity Prices Signal Global Growth Recovery

    Rising demand for commodities worldwide has induced higher prices for crude oil, natural gas, gasoline and copper. Essential commodities for food products including wheat, corn, and soybeans have risen sharply in price, translating […]

    Published On: June 18, 2021Categories: Economy, Industry

  • USPS Struggling – Government Agency Overview

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) remains an integral part of the economy and the country’s infrastructure even as the popularity of electronic payments and digital transactions have dramatically reduced the volume of […]

    Published On: June 18, 2021Categories: Economy

  • What To Do With That Unused Travel Budget – Financial Planning

    As millions of Americans stayed home during the pandemic and traveled nowhere as hotels, resorts, and restaurants closed, budgets created for travel and vacation went idle.  Many are still deterred, if not discouraged, […]

    Published On: June 16, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy

  • Travel Picks Up – Travel & Leisure

    The proliferation of vaccinations, along with pent up demand for travel has driven Americans to finally leave home and head out. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) essentially tracks and counts every traveler passing […]

    Published On: June 16, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Financial global markets are draw­ing sup­port from the effectiveness of ongoing vaccinations and improving economic indicators. Consumer sentiment is re-evolving, resulting in rising consumer demand as pandemic worries wane. Pent up demand from […]

    Published On: June 10, 2021Categories: Economy

  • National Debt As Percentage of GDP – Fiscal Policy

    The three rounds of stimulus spending to combat the coronavirus and its economic affects have contributed to a nearly $4.5 trillion increase in federal debt held by the public, raising it to $21.9 […]

    Published On: May 13, 2021Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities, Economy