Category: Markets & Economic Analysis
Why Unemployment Needs To Go Up
The Unemployment Rate just arrived at a solid number: The economy is firing on full cylinders. But, there are also signs that the economy is beginning to show signs it has peaked and will start to...
Will the housing bubble burst?
Will the housing bubble burst? Before that question can really be answered, we need to put together a few things that will show where the housing market currently is. Then, we need to look at the...
Consumer Sentiment Plummets To All-Time Low – Expect More Selling
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index came in for June at 50. This is an all-time low. This portends future selling in the stock market ahead. Consumer Sentiment is a leading...
Value Investing: How to Invest In Uncertain Times
What should you do during uncertain times for value investing? The stock market has sold off more than 20% since January highs. The Nasdaq is down some 26% since its recent peak. This firmly...
Stagflation And Market Crash – What to expect
This could get ugly. Inflation numbers just came in and they are still heading higher for headline numbers. On this news, the stock market sold off 5%. Meanwhile, the World Bank has issued an...
The Federal Reserve Balance Sheet is Shrinking – Why That Matters
The Federal Reserve balance sheet is shrinking. Why does this matter? The Federal Reserve's balance sheet is one of the tools that provides power to the economy. Shrinking the balance sheet would...
Personal Incomes & Expenditures: Markets & Economic Analysis
Personal Income & Personal Expenditures were both released this morning. On a year-over-year basis, the rate of growth of personal incomes is declining less. For personal expenditures, the...