Articles & Commentary
Please choose any of the following articles below that interest you. Each article is listed under the month it was written. Articles written in prior months may still have educational interest.
Election Results May Affect Rates – Fixed Income Update
Interest rates gravitated slightly higher in October, driven by the anticipation of eventual inflation, and growing federal debt levels. The [...]
Uncertainty From Presidential Race Drove Volatility In October – Equity Overview
U.S. equities zigzagged throughout October as uncertainty surrounding the election and a second stimulus package instilled volatility. Global developed market [...]
The Reemergence of Stagflation – Economic Trends
Recent government data that tracks inflation, known as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has been rising steadily since the onset [...]
International Migration Plummets – International Dynamics
International migration plunged 46% over the past year as the pandemic has hindered mobility for millions of migrant workers worldwide. [...]
Millennials Lagging Relative To Their Parents & Grandparents – Demographics
The Federal Reserve tracks and compiles data on all of the generational members which include the Silent, Baby Boomer, Gen [...]
How Lower Credit Limits Affect Your Credit Score Due To The Pandemic – Personal Finance
Millions of Americans are having their credit scores adversely affected by the pandemic, as banks and finance companies modify the [...]
Pandemic Shifts What Energy We Are Using – Consumer Energy Usage
COVID-19 has upended and completely altered the way we use energy. What has been conventional wisdom and consistent for decades [...]
Election Uncertainty
Are you wondering why the current election results are not creating more uncertainty for the markets? Why is the U.S. [...]
Macro Economic Overview
November 2020 With the election over, a lingering uncertainty has been removed as expectations of how fiscal policy and stimulus [...]
Market Indexes as of October 30, 2020
November 2020 (all values as of 10.30.2020) Stock Indices: Dow Jones 26,501 S&P 500 3,269 Nasdaq 10,911 Bond Sector Yields: [...]
Industries That Are Experiencing Higher Unemployment Due To The Pandemic
The most recent labor statistics made available by the U.S. Department of Labor is identifying more impactful increases in unemployment [...]
Americans Saving More Amid Pandemic
Store and restaurant closures have prompted consumers nationwide to stay home, spend less, and save more. Dwindling consumer confidence along [...]