Paper Check Fraud on The Rise – Consumer Awareness
Despite electronic deposits and checks on the rise, paper checks remain an extremely common way to pay expenses such as rent, utilities, donations, and taxes....
More Women in the Workforce – Labor Market Update
An increasing share of women are participating in the workforce, representing a strong recovery from a pandemic-era slump. With more job openings and recruitment of...
How Inflation in The U.S. Can Differ from Other Countries – Inflation Overview
Inflation is felt differently by consumers, businesses, and governments across the world depending on the driving factors behind inflation. Three nations that excellently reflect this...
Fixed Income Overview
Government bond yields saw an increase in May as discussions surrounding the debt ceiling transpired. Even with the turmoil in May, all bond sectors were...
Equities Endure Volatility – Domestic & International Stock Markets
Uncertainty with the debt ceiling created volatility in domestic equities, yet still maintained positive year-to-date returns for the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq. The...
Economic Growth & Inflation Starting to Cool – Economic Environment
Following two consecutive quarters of negative Gross Domestic Production (GDP) growth starting in 2022, the year ended with two consecutive quarters of positive growth. While...
Market Indexes
(all values as of 05.31.2023) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 32,908 S&P 500 4,179 Nasdaq 12,935 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 4.40% 10 Yr Treasury...
Macro Economic Overview
Congress passed legislation during last-minute negotiations to avert a default on the nation’s debt. The suspension on the U.S. government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling is...
Why Headline Inflation & Core Inflation Differ – Inflation Overview
Following historically high inflation throughout 2022, we have now had nine consecutive months of decreases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has driven inflation...
Smaller Banks’ Exposure To Commercial Real Estate – Banking Sector Update
The commercial real estate market, over the past three years, has struggled with a critical factor that is vastly changing the security it previously held....