Fed Tapering is Concerning Bond Markets
Comments by Federal Reserve members are hinting that the Fed is considering pulling back on Treasury and mortgage bond purchases, which is known as tapering....
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Job Openings Surpass 8 Million – Labor Market Update
A growing demand for workers by eager companies to fill positions nationwide has led to unfilled job openings exceeding 8 million as of the end...
Higher Commodity Prices Signal Global Growth Recovery
Rising demand for commodities worldwide has induced higher prices for crude oil, natural gas, gasoline and copper. Essential commodities for food products including wheat, corn,...
USPS Struggling – Government Agency Overview
The United States Postal Service (USPS) remains an integral part of the economy and the country’s infrastructure even as the popularity of electronic payments and...
What To Do With That Unused Travel Budget – Financial Planning
As millions of Americans stayed home during the pandemic and traveled nowhere as hotels, resorts, and restaurants closed, budgets created for travel and vacation went...
Travel Picks Up – Travel & Leisure
The proliferation of vaccinations, along with pent up demand for travel has driven Americans to finally leave home and head out. The Transportation Security Administration...
Macro Economic Overview
Financial global markets are drawing support from the effectiveness of ongoing vaccinations and improving economic indicators. Consumer sentiment is re-evolving, resulting in rising consumer demand...
National Debt As Percentage of GDP – Fiscal Policy
The three rounds of stimulus spending to combat the coronavirus and its economic affects have contributed to a nearly $4.5 trillion increase in federal debt...
IMF Lifts Estimates For Global Growth
Widespread vaccinations across the globe along with continued liquidity provided by central banks internationally and the Federal Reserve, have compelled the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
Chinese Government Introduces Its Own Cryptocurrency
The onslaught of digital currencies has been an area of curiosity for central banks worldwide. Still in the exploratory stages, central banks, such as the...