Created 2019-07-09 19:46:27
The two graphics below help summarize today’s job market. On Friday, the U.S. BLS reported nonfarm payrolls rose a healthy 431,000 in March, down from…
The Federal Reserve’s meeting concludes Wednesday. Virtually no one sees a rate increase from the current fed funds rate of 2.25 -2.50%. On the radar—…
The yield curve plots the yield of a bond, say Treasuries, against various maturities. In a normal environment, a longer maturity equates to a higher…
Will Russia invade Ukraine? If so, how might such an invasion play out? Russia is not a significant trading partner with the U.S. It is…
A strong April employment report, an expanding economy, low interest rates, and low inflation have played a big role in 2019’s rally. And, so has…
The Omicron virus is probably putting a dent in economic growth right now. But the latest numbers from the U.S. BLS suggest any damper may…