Economic Overview - What a Difference a Quarter Makes!
We entered the fourth quarter of 2018 with solid economic growth, interest rates near a multi-year peak and an equity market that was trading near record highs. But things changed. Expectations that the economy will slow...
Read More...Economic Overview
The economy is growing at a remarkable pace. Second quarter GDP increased 4.2% and the 3rd quarter may also exceed 4.0%. It seems likely 4th quarter GDP will be between 3.0% and 3.5%. Up to this point, the Fed seems to have gotten both...
Read More...Trade Issues Take Center Stage
The Fed concluded its scheduled two-day meeting on June 13th and the new Fed Chairman announced a 2nd rate hike that was widely expected. The U.S. economy slowed slightly in the 1st quarter but is accelerating once again. Inflation remains...
Read More...Volatility is Back
The Fed concluded its scheduled two-day meeting on March 21st and the new Fed Chairman announced a rate hike that was widely expected. The U.S. economy appears to have slowed slightly in the 1st quarter which happens frequently. Inflation remains...
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