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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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January 25, 2022 – Fed Meeting This Week. The importance of each monthly meeting of the Federal Reserve Board ebbs and flows.

Economic Commentary Fed Meeting This Week. The importance of each monthly meeting of the Federal Reserve Board ebbs and flows in relation to the economic environment surrounding each meeting. When the pandemic first hit and major parts of the economy shut down, all eyes were on the Fed as they came to the rescue. Since that time, each meeting became...” Read More

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January 18, 2022 – 2021: The Year of Jobs in Review. While all the numbers for the 2021 economy are not released yet, the December jobs report has been released.

Economic Commentary 2021 – The Year of Jobs in Review. While all the numbers for the 2021 economy are not released yet, the December jobs report has been released. And though the December numbers will be subject to two revisions, we do have a good idea of how we have fared in 2021 – and the news is very good...” Read More

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January 11, 2022 – The Fed Spoke – Why Didn’t Rates Rise Immediately? We think it is best to remind our readers when the Federal Reserve hits the headlines.

Economic Commentary The Fed Spoke — Why Didn’t Rates Rise Immediately? We think it is best to remind our readers when the Federal Reserve hits the headlines. Close to a month ago, the Fed met and came out with some pretty strong statements. First, they sped up the tapering of their purchases of bonds and mortgages after supporting the markets...” Read More

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January 4, 2022 – The Year of the Fed? The last two years have been extraordinary in many ways.

Economic Commentary The last two years have been extraordinary in many ways. The pandemic headlines this story, but there are many parts to this tale. We had an economy stop on a dime for the first time in history. So many adjustments were made, from millions working virtually, to wearing masks in public places. The vaccines were supposed to lead...” 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.

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.

January 25, 2022 – Fed Meeting This Week. The importance of each monthly meeting of the Federal Reserve Board ebbs and flows.

January 18, 2022 – 2021: The Year of Jobs in Review. While all the numbers for the 2021 economy are not released yet, the December jobs report has been released.

January 11, 2022 – The Fed Spoke – Why Didn’t Rates Rise Immediately? We think it is best to remind our readers when the Federal Reserve hits the headlines.

January 4, 2022 – The Year of the Fed? The last two years have been extraordinary in many ways.

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