Inflation
Is inflation transitory, or will it be persistent and even protracted? This is the key question many investors and business managers are struggling to answer. These QuickTakes aim to assess the answer based on the latest data on prices and wages.
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Goldilocks Without The Bears
Every now and then, the economy is widely described as being a "Goldilocks" economy. Like Goldilocks' preferred…
The Economic Week Ahead: February 26 - March 1
The economic week ahead is jampacked with important economic indicators. The ones for January–New Home Sales (Mon), Durable Goods…
Not-So-Hot PPI
Tuesday's CPI and today's PPI for January were higher than expected. Thursday's retail sales…
Inflation Scare
Today, January's CPI inflation rate was slightly higher than expected. But the upside surprise was enough to convince…
The Economic Week Ahead: February 12-16
Powell & Co. would like to see more evidence that inflation is falling toward their 2.0% target. They should…
Happy Groundhog Day!
Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, woke up this morning and did not see his shadow, calling for an early spring.…
The Economic Week Ahead: January 29 - February 2
The FOMC meets Tuesday and Wednesday with Fed Chair Jerome Powell conducting a press conference Wednesday afternoon. We expect no…
There's Always Something To Worry About
The stock and bond markets are marking time. They might continue to do so during the first half of this…
Prepare For A Recession & Debt Crisis In 2024
While almost everyone (except us) has been waiting for a recession and debt crisis in the United States, we'…
Market Call: Charging Into 2024
Merry, happy, joyful, and jolly are just some of the adjectives used to describe this time of year. We hope…
The Economic Week Ahead: December 18 - 22
On Wednesday, at his presser, Fed Chair Jerome Powell sounded more dovish. So bond and stock prices continued to rally…