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April 5, 2022 – The Employment Picture. There is no more important economic data than the monthly employment report.

Economic Commentary The Employment Picture. Between the Federal Reserve raising interest rates and the war in Ukraine, it becomes harder to focus upon the day-to-day economic news which tell us how the economy is reacting to these stimuli. There is no more important economic data than the monthly employment report, as the economy’s ability to produce jobs is a key...” Read More

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March 29, 2022 – The Listing Shortage Worsens. There are a ton of buyers out there, but not enough listings.

Economic Commentary The Listing Shortage Worsens. Since we constantly remind our readers that it is impossible to predict the future, we wonder who predicted that the listing shortage would become even more severe in 2022? Most of us were looking for an easing of the listing shortage as the new year arrived. But here we are with one-quarter of the...” Read More

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March 22, 2022 – The Fed Balances Inflation and Ukraine. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee met last week.

Economic Commentary The Fed Balances Inflation and Ukraine. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee met last week and raised their base interest rates by one-quarter of one percent. As mentioned previously, the betting line just a few weeks ago was for an increase of one-half of one percent. This smaller measure is being attributed to the Fed being mindful of...” Read More

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March 15, 2022 – The Time Has Come. The long-awaited meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee is upon us.

Economic Commentary The Time Has Come. The long-awaited meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee is upon us. By Wednesday afternoon we will know how large the Fed’s first move will be. As we have mentioned previously, it appeared that a .50% increase in the Federal Funds and Discount Rates were a chinch just a few weeks ago. However,...” Read More

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March 8, 2022 – The Ukraine Factor. It has been quite a busy two years. First, we had the pandemic.

Economic Commentary The Ukraine Factor. It has been quite a busy two years. First, we had the pandemic. This was followed by a sharp recession. During the recession and recovery, we had shortages of many things, including consumer goods, cars, employees and houses. This caused inflation, which is now prompting rates to rise. The latest jobs report indicated that the...” Read More

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March 1, 2022 – The Fed Guessing Game – Ukraine Version. Guess what the Federal Reserve Board will do at their next meeting in a few weeks.

Economic Commentary The Fed Guessing Game – Ukraine Version. We think there are about a thousand game shows on television. Now we can add our own economic game show – guess what the Federal Reserve Board will do at their next meeting in a few weeks. The answers seem to be coming from all over the place. Toward the latter...” Read More

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February 22, 2022 – The Listing Conundrum. The prime problem today is that there are not enough houses to purchase.

Economic Commentary The Listing Conundrum. We have previously spoken about the fear of missing out in the real estate market (FOMO). Rising prices and rising interest rates are creating a sense of urgency among buyers – especially Millennials who are entering the prime age of needing more space for their growing families. The prime problem today is that there are...” Read More

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February 15, 2022 – Fears In Today’s Economy. Fear is an interesting phenomenon when it comes to the economy.

Economic Commentary Fears In Today’s Economy. Fear is an interesting phenomenon when it comes to the economy. Certainly, the economy has dealt with a lot of fear in the past two years as the pandemic has raged on. With the advent of vaccines, some of this fear has waned, as more and more Americans are venturing out despite the threat...” Read More

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February 8, 2022 – The First Jobs of 2022. On Friday, the markets received the first important data of 2022—the January jobs report.

Economic Commentary The First Jobs of 2022. If we called 2021 the “year of jobs,” the next question is, what will 2022 deliver as an encore? On Friday, the markets received the first important data of 2022—the January jobs report. Coming on the heels of the late January meeting of the Federal Reserve, you can be sure both the markets...” Read More

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February 2, 2022 – Fed Speaks – Here Comes Jobs. Last week we had the first meeting of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee for the year.

Economic Commentary Fed Speaks – Here Comes Jobs. Last week we spoke about the fact that we are in the midst of a trifecta of economic data. Last week we had the first meeting of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee for the year. We were expecting an eventful meeting, but not from a standpoint of immediate action. Instead, the...” Read More

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April 5, 2022 – The Employment Picture. There is no more important economic data than the monthly employment report.

March 29, 2022 – The Listing Shortage Worsens. There are a ton of buyers out there, but not enough listings.

March 22, 2022 – The Fed Balances Inflation and Ukraine. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee met last week.

March 15, 2022 – The Time Has Come. The long-awaited meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee is upon us.

March 8, 2022 – The Ukraine Factor. It has been quite a busy two years. First, we had the pandemic.

March 1, 2022 – The Fed Guessing Game – Ukraine Version. Guess what the Federal Reserve Board will do at their next meeting in a few weeks.

February 22, 2022 – The Listing Conundrum. The prime problem today is that there are not enough houses to purchase.

February 15, 2022 – Fears In Today’s Economy. Fear is an interesting phenomenon when it comes to the economy.

February 8, 2022 – The First Jobs of 2022. On Friday, the markets received the first important data of 2022—the January jobs report.

February 2, 2022 – Fed Speaks – Here Comes Jobs. Last week we had the first meeting of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee for the year.

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