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May 11, 2021 – The Jobs Picture. Every month the jobs report is closely watched. But the April report has some special significance.

Economic Commentary The Jobs Picture. Every month the jobs report is closely watched. But the April report has some special significance. Late last year the jobs recovery stalled as cases of COVID soared. But lately we have had better news. In March we added over 900,000 jobs. Another economic stimulus package was passed, and the economy’s first quarter growth rate...” Read More

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April 27, 2021 – Just Snap Your Fingers. If you listened to Chairman Powell of the Federal Reserve speak recently, you will extract a lot of optimism about where the economy is headed.

Economic Commentary Just Snap Your Fingers. If you listened to Chairman Powell of the Federal Reserve speak recently, you will extract a lot of optimism about where the economy is headed. The government has provided plenty of stimulus — not only helping individuals and businesses to survive this national crisis, but also giving us a foundation to bounce back. As...” Read More

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April 20, 2021 – The Bright Side of Higher Rates. Seems many are concerned about rising interest rates this year and whether these higher rates could “choke off” our recovery.

Economic Commentary The Bright Side of Higher Rates. Seems many are concerned about rising interest rates this year and whether these higher rates could “choke off” our recovery. Certainly, higher rates have slowed down the deluge of refinances occurring, though there are tens of thousands who are still refinancing today. There are two points we would like to make about...” Read More

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April 13, 2021 – Is Inflation Coming? Our previous commentary spoke about the importance of inflation with regard to the future of interest rates.

Economic Commentary Is Inflation Coming? Our previous commentary spoke about the importance of inflation with regard to the future of interest rates. We follow with a discussion regarding the threat of inflation. First, we must understand that all sectors of the economy do not experience inflation at the same rate. For example, today we see inflation in the housing and...” Read More

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April 6, 2021 – The Importance of Inflation. Inflation, inflation, inflation. This year, rates have been headed up and we keep hearing this word being uttered again and again.

Economic Commentary The Importance of Inflation. Inflation, inflation, inflation. This year, rates have been headed up and we keep hearing this word being uttered again and again. Rates have been rising because there is an elevated threat of inflation. The question is – why are these two concepts linked together so often? Today, we would like to reintroduce our simple...” Read More

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March 30, 2021 – What the Fed Keeps Saying. The markets are famous for reacting to what they think is going to happen.

Economic Commentary What the Fed Keeps Saying. The markets are famous for reacting to what they think is going to happen, rather than what happened in the past. In this regard the markets are an indicator of the future. Like any indicator, the markets are not always accurate, but they are an indicator that bears watching. For example, for the...” Read More

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March 23, 2021 – How Much is a Trillion Dollars? Well, the issue of additional stimulus is resolved.

Economic Commentary How Much is a Trillion Dollars? Well, the issue of additional stimulus is resolved. We keep hearing the term “trillion” being bantered about. How much is a trillion dollars? A trillion dollars is a million dollars multiplied by a million. Or if you prefer, a thousand billion. It has 12 zeroes: $1,000,000,000,000. That is a lot of zeros....” Read More

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March 16, 2021 – Why House Values Have Soared During a Crisis. During the COVID-induced recession of last year, home appreciation actually accelerated.

Economic Commentary Why House Values Have Soared During a Crisis. During the Great Recession, a little more than a decade ago — the value of real estate was hit significantly. We spent ten years recovering as values reached pre-recession levels and then some. During the COVID-induced recession of last year, home appreciation actually accelerated. Just recently, CoreLogic confirmed that house...” Read More

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March 9, 2021 – What is the definition of a “K-shaped” economic recovery?

Economic Commentary What is the definition of a “K-shaped” economic recovery? A “V-shaped” is a quick and sharp recovery and a “U-shaped” recovery is more gradual. The “K-shaped” recovery is bifurcated. This means that certain segments of the recovery are happening at different speeds. In this case, the real estate sector definitely represents the rising part of the “K.” Other...” Read More

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March 2, 2021 – How Quickly Could Rates Rise? Interest rates have been so low for such a long period of time that many have taken these record low rates for granted.

Economic Commentary How Quickly Could Rates Rise? Interest rates have been so low for such a long period of time that many have taken these record low rates for granted. Though we have said this many times during the past year, we must understand that these historic rates will not be with us forever. Record low rates for an exceptionally...” Read More

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May 11, 2021 – The Jobs Picture. Every month the jobs report is closely watched. But the April report has some special significance.

April 27, 2021 – Just Snap Your Fingers. If you listened to Chairman Powell of the Federal Reserve speak recently, you will extract a lot of optimism about where the economy is headed.

April 20, 2021 – The Bright Side of Higher Rates. Seems many are concerned about rising interest rates this year and whether these higher rates could “choke off” our recovery.

April 13, 2021 – Is Inflation Coming? Our previous commentary spoke about the importance of inflation with regard to the future of interest rates.

April 6, 2021 – The Importance of Inflation. Inflation, inflation, inflation. This year, rates have been headed up and we keep hearing this word being uttered again and again.

March 30, 2021 – What the Fed Keeps Saying. The markets are famous for reacting to what they think is going to happen.

March 23, 2021 – How Much is a Trillion Dollars? Well, the issue of additional stimulus is resolved.

March 16, 2021 – Why House Values Have Soared During a Crisis. During the COVID-induced recession of last year, home appreciation actually accelerated.

March 9, 2021 – What is the definition of a “K-shaped” economic recovery?

March 2, 2021 – How Quickly Could Rates Rise? Interest rates have been so low for such a long period of time that many have taken these record low rates for granted.

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