• IMF Lifts Estimates For Global Growth

    Widespread vaccinations across the globe along with continued liquidity provided by central banks internationally and the Federal Reserve, have compelled the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revise global growth projections higher. The IMF […]

    Published On: May 12, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Chinese Government Introduces Its Own Cryptocurrency

    The onslaught of digital currencies has been an area of curiosity for central banks worldwide. Still in the exploratory stages, central banks, such as the Federal Reserve, have not yet accepted cryptocurrency or […]

    Published On: May 12, 2021Categories: Economy, Financial Planning

  • U.S. Census Reshapes Congressional Seats

    Every ten years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of U.S. residents used in the determination of various demographical programs. The Census Bureau count also reallocates seats in the House of Representatives […]

    Published On: May 11, 2021Categories: Economy, Government/Municipal

  • Macro Economic Overview

    Inflationary pressures have taken hold throughout the economy, as raw materials required for most every consumer product from bread to automobiles have increased in cost due to short supply and growing demand. Commodities […]

    Published On: May 10, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Yields Continue To Move Upward – Fixed Income Update

    Yields rose across all fixed income sectors, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 1.74% as of March 31st, the highest level since January 2020. The onslaught of rising yields has been in conjunction […]

    Published On: April 17, 2021Categories: Bond Market, Economy

  • Markets Gained On Optimism – Equity Overview

    Optimism deriving from continuing fiscal and monetary stimulus efforts in addition to vaccination progress, drove equites higher in the first quarter. Major equity indexes moved higher with the energy, financial and industrial sectors […]

    Published On: April 16, 2021Categories: Economy

  • What The Top 1% Really Owns – Demographics

    Wealth, as measured by assets owned by individuals among all income brackets, surprisingly is not as perceived by most. Federal Reserve data show that the top 1% hold just over 11% in real […]

    Published On: April 16, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Stimulus Bill Provisions For Individuals – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

    Economic Impact Payment (EIP) of $1400 per individual with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of up to $75,000 based on 2019 tax returns or 2020 returns if already filed. EIPs for qualifying dependents […]

    Published On: April 13, 2021Categories: Economy, Government/Municipal, Taxes

  • Macro Economic Overview

    The prospect of resurgent inflation has developed into a growing concern for markets globally. Some believe that current inflationary pressures may be transitory and not lasting, while others contend that higher prices may […]

    Published On: April 9, 2021Categories: Economy

  • Food Prices On The Rise – Consumer Inflation

    The price of food, from oranges to eggs to meat, increased at an annual rate of 3.9% in 2020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices are projected to increase 2-3% in […]

    Published On: March 18, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy