What’s moving the markets?
Inflation update. Inflation data continues to point towards further easing, particularly on goods as customers cut back on the ‘stuff’ they purchase. Consumption of services remains strong. The slowing inflation… …
What’s moving the markets?
Fed policy ‘roadmap’. As the market expected, the Federal Reserve increased rates by .75% at their most recent meeting. The consensus is that they will begin to slow down future… …
What’s moving the markets?
The markets rebound. The markets have finally had a good month, as the previous two were quite ugly. The rebound we have been experiencing can likely be traced to the… …
What’s moving the markets?
Federal Reserve and interest rates. A hawkish mentality has entrenched itself amongst the powers that be at the Federal Reserve. The commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed… …
What’s moving the markets?
Jerome Powell resets expectations. When Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium, he let the world know that inflation is the Fed’s number one concern. He… …
What’s moving the markets?
Interest rate hikes. The Fed is showing its biggest concern in the short run is fighting inflation. Understandable, as the prospect of continued uncontrolled price increases would strike fear in most… …
What’s moving the markets?
Inflation and interest rates. The majority of the market movements these days are being driven by a single topic: inflation. Inflation keeps cruising at near double-digit rates, as the Federal… …
What’s moving the markets?
Inflation. Inflation continues to push itself to the top of the list of the market moving forces these days. Everyone (myself included) is parsing any and all data regarding the… …
What’s moving the markets?
Federal Reserve. Rhetoric from relevant minds at the Federal Reserve escalated over the past month. Many important decision makers at the Fed have expressly stated that a half percentage point increase… …
Reality check: Homeownership
Ah, homeownership. There’s so much to think about. First, a few things to keep in mind: This isn’t an anti-homeownership post. In fact, buying a house can be an excellent… …