The Markets What is the most important driver of economic growth in the United States? The most common way to measure economic output is Gross Domestic […]

The Markets Are we there yet? For months, investors have wondered when the Federal Reserve (Fed) might begin to “normalize” its policies, a process that will […]

The Markets The Chinese dragon cast a shadow over free trade and foreign investment last week.  For decades, investors have recognized the investment potential of China. […]

The Markets Shortest ever. Last week, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) finally announced the official dates for the recession that occurred in 2020. Economic […]

The Markets The term “peak growth” has become almost as popular as the comedy show Ted Lasso.  Peak growth is a catchphrase with the potential to […]

The Markets There was a gapers’ block in financial markets last week as equity investors slowed to see what the United States Treasury bond market was […]

The Markets The world is about halfway back to normal. The Economist developed the Global Normalcy Index (GNI) to measure the post-pandemic return to normal. In […]

The Markets What begins with the letter “I”? Infrastructure is essential and sometimes taken for granted. Pipes carry drinking water to our homes, offices, and healthcare […]

The Markets Is that a hawk? The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) met last week. They get together eight times a year to review current […]