Equity Indexes Appreciate In November As Rates Fall – Equity Market Overview
Equity indexes advanced in November as expectations that the Fed has ceased rate hikes with the possibility of rate reductions as early as March 2024....
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Why Cash Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon – Currency Overview
With the onslaught of popular electronic payment methods, cash still continues to be a primary payment method of choice. The average person still uses cash...
Macro Economic Overview / December 2023
Global markets shifted positively in November as the Federal Reserve signaled that further rate hikes were less likely as economic conditions and inflation cooled. Stocks...
How Deflation Develops and What It Does – Inflation Overview
A gradual devaluation or decline in overall asset prices is known as deflation, which leads to lower prices on most goods and services. This eventually...
Breaking Down Trash – Environmental Fact
As an abundance of trash is generated every day, more of an effort is being made to collect and recycle as much trash as possible....
Bank Deposits Heading Downwards – Banking Sector Overview
Consumers have been slowly depositing less money into their bank accounts over the past three years. As the pandemic shuttered restaurants and retail stores in...
Macro Economic Overview / November 2023
Global financial markets reacted to the conflict in the Middle East war with caution, concerned that the hostility could erupt into a broader situation engulfing...
Consumption Decreases As Environment Changes – Economic Dynamics
Over 65% of the country’s economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Production (GDP) is driven by consumers. Sentiment and confidence are critical components to...
America’s Bridges Need Repair – Market Fact
As Congress deliberates the federal budget for 2024, decisions as to where to allocate funds can be crucial. The vast landmass and distances between cities...
Macro Economic Overview / October 2023
A federal government shutdown was averted on September 30th, when Congress voted to fund government operations until mid-November. Volatility in the financial markets increased during...