16 2024 November
What’s a replacement?
The stock and crypto markets are plowing ahead up and up and up. This is likely due to the expectation of easing regulations and tax burdens...
Read More09 2024 November
Election is over… Finally!
Whether or not your candidates won or lost, Americans everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief to the end of constant robocalls and text messages....
Read More02 2024 November
‘Tis the Season for Seasonal Adjustments.
A visit to my local Lowe’s home improvement store showed the dwindling supply of ghosts and ghoulies being overtaken by the cheery and rosy faces...
Read More26 2024 October
Everything that happens before an election is about the election.
This week saw little in the way of real economic reporting that would influence mortgage rates. The looming national U.S. election in less than two...
Read More19 2024 October
Retail sales strong, but for how long?
This week was a slower news week, allowing the interest rate markets to find a stable level to hold. Rates followed suit and were relatively flat...
Read More12 2024 October
Inflation is back in the crosshairs.
I wanted to begin by sending thoughts and prayers to the Southeastern US, which has had a rough two weeks with hurricanes Helene and Milton....
Read More05 2024 October
Jobs report shocks the market.
This week has been a wild ride after several important economic reports. The recent trend of economically bad employment data was abruptly halted by a blockbuster...
Read More28 2024 September
Back to the Basics
We’ve now passed the important Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting and the first rate cut of the cycle. Now that this event has passed, we can get...
Read More21 2024 September
And the Fed has spoken
This week was one of the biggest and most anticipated economic events of the past two years! The Federal Reserve (the Fed) has started their...
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