Fresh stimulus pushes federal deficit higher Higher deficits could crowd out the federal budget Capital Market Impact March 16, 2021 interest ratesinvesting strategies
Manufacturing remains robust even as price pressures intensify The ISM manufacturing index came in ahead of consensus expectations for February. Daily Economic Commentary March 2, 2021 market commentary
Ongoing rally fuels bubble fears The ongoing rally in stock prices is fueling increasing concerns that a bubble may be developing. Daily Economic Commentary January 26, 2021 market commentary
Financials to kick off earnings season Fourth quarter earnings season gets underway this week, with the banks again in the leadoff position. Daily Economic Commentary January 12, 2021 market commentary
Stimulus spending pushes government debt to record highs A rise in interest rates may worsen the debt picture. Capital Market Impact October 28, 2020 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Break-even math: How much gain is needed to recover from a loss fully? Investors may undervalue the impact of investment losses and don’t know that more significant gains are needed to recover fully. Capital Market Impact September 27, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Richcession? Rolling recession? What to expect for the economy going forward Recession worries can affect investor sentiment. Here’s how to clarify what to expect from the economy in the future. Capital Market Impact September 13, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic commentaryeconomic growthinflation
Investors should watch for margin pressures as labor negotiations heat up The unusual period of calm continues for the equity market, with the S&P 500® Index falling for the fourth time in six weeks Capital Market Impact September 11, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
The Fed weighs conflicting signals: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary September 6, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Economy Symposium: What happens in Jackson Hole should stay in Jackson Hole The Fed's annual Jackson Hole event drew media attention but shouldn't contribute to investment decisions. Capital Market Impact August 30, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary