The Fourth of July… We celebrate the founding of the country but too often forget the benefits of freedom unique to the United States of America. What it means… Our Constitution was preceded by the ...
Week In Review – May 28 2024
Fed Minutes of April-May Meeting Show Bankers Willing To Raise Rates… The bankers noted that while inflation had eased, it wasn’t making much progress toward the Fed’s 2% goal. What It Means— ...
Week In Review – April 30 2024
First-Quarter GDP Growth Slows to 1.6%, Well Below Forecasts… GDP growth dropped 50% from the third quarter, even though prices moved higher. The combination raised the specter of stagflation. What ...
Week In Review – April 22 2024
In Moderated Q&A, Fed Chair Powell Tells Audience It Might Take Longer to Tame Inflation… Powell noted that while inflation had declined significantly since last year, recent data have not given the ...
Week In Review – April 1 2024
New-Home Sales Slipped 0.3% in February to an Annualized Rate of 662,000… The sales rate fell 31.5% in the Northeast. What it means— The median sales price of a new home fell from $414,900 to ...