The Fourth of July… We celebrate the founding of the country but too often forget the benefits of freedom unique to the United States of America. What it means… Our Constitution was preceded by the ...
Week In Review – June 17 2024
The Federal Reserve Held Overnight Rates in a Range of 5.25% to 5.50%... The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held rates steady and gave no strong hints as to when rates would drop. What it ...
Week In Review – June 11 2024
The U.S. Economy Created 272,000 Jobs in May, Well Above the Non-Farm Payroll Estimate of 180,000… The unemployment rate remained at 4.0%, while the participation rate was steady at 62.5%. What it ...
Week In Review – May 20 2024
Consumer Price Index Up 0.3% Last Month, Up 3.4%Over Last Year… While still well above the Fed’s 2% target, inflation appears to be falling slowly. What it means— This is where people who are not in ...
Week In Review – May 13 2024
Consumer Credit Rose at a 1.5% Annualized Rate, Down From 3.6% in March… First-quarter credit rose 3.2%, less than the 2.4% rate in the last quarter of 2023. What it means— Easing credit growth ...