The Economist developed the Global Normalcy Index (GNI) to measure the post-pandemic return to normal. In March 2020, the GNI was 35 overall, with 100 being the normal pre-pandemic level. At the end ...
Market Commentary – June 9 2021
Pulling the economy out of the shed. If you’ve ever stored tools or machinery in a shed or garage for an extended period of time, you know they often need some care and repair to function properly. ...
Week In Review – June 7 2021
The U.S. Economy Created 559,000 Jobs in May, Missing Expectations of 664,000… The unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped from 6.1% to 5.8%. What it means— Missing the estimate by around 100,000 ...
Week In Review – July 13 2020
Another 1.31 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment… Initial jobless claims barely dipped, falling 100,000 from 1.41 million. What it means— It’s almost the middle of July and the economic ...
Week In Review – June 30 2020
COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket, Some Locations Reverse Course on Opening… States such as Texas, Florida, and Arizona, which reopened quickly, are experiencing record infection ...