The Consumer Price Index Popped Up From 3.2% to 3.7%, Led Mostly by Energy… Investors took the increase in a non-core category as a good sign. What it means— We’re not sold. Over the past 15 ...
Week In Review – August 21 2023
Minutes of Last Federal Reserve Meeting Show Dovish and Hawkish Tones… The minutes suggested that the central bankers stand ready to raise rates again but are cognizant that their previous efforts ...
Week In Review – June 20 2023
The Federal Reserve Held Rates Steady but Warned of Further Rate Hikes…The central bankers left the overnight rate in a range of 5% to 5.25% but suggested they will raise rates later this year if ...
Week In Review – May 22 2023
Stocks Advanced this week on Debt Ceiling Talks and Regional Bank Stability… President Biden cut his trip to Asia short to attend the debt ceiling talks, and some regional banks reported expanded ...
Week In Review – March 20 2023
Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Fail, Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Respond with Unlimited Deposit Insurance… The central bank board and regulatory board deemed the ...