Inflation, Job Growth Key to 2024 Economic Prospects Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:00:27 -0600
The rates of inflation and jobs growth could determine if the U.S. economy continues to expand in 2024.

Resurgent Dollar and China Overhang Commodities Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0500
A basket of commodities has been under pressure from slow growth in China and a strengthening of the U.S. dollar.

As Uncertainty Rises, Expect More Wide Price Swings Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0500
Geopolitical tensions, and the effects of elevated interest rates and extreme weather, could heighten uncertainties, raise market volatility.

The Changing Nature of Risk Management Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500
High interest rates, rising geopolitical tensions, and economic headwinds from aging populations in industrial nations are changing the nature of risk management.

Consumers are Just Fine Despite Minor Ailments Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500
Consumer spending, which accounts for about 60% of U.S. economic activity, has taken a few knocks but remains healthy overall.

End of an Era of Risk Management Suppression Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500
The Fed set the stage for a suppression of risk management about two decades ago with low interest rates.

As Rates Debate Shifts Course, Yields Rise Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0500
Treasury yields are rising as the debate on interest rates shifts from when the Fed will stop tightening to how long rates will remain high.

The Potential for Mixed Signals on Economy Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0500
Data on consumer prices and jobs over the next few months could contribute to debate over the course of the economy.

The Diminishing Impact of Interest Rates on U.S. Economy Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0500
The rise of the service sector over housing and manufacturing has reduced the impact of interest rates on the economy.