Wages Lag Behind Inflation in Nearly All U.S. Cities – Employment Update
Real wages, or workers’ pay adjusted for inflation, have decreased for 26 consecutive months. Even when nominal wage growth has been significant, inflation has surpassed...
Category: Economy
America is Getting Older – Demographics
The average age in the U.S. increased to a historic high in 2022, rising 0.2 years between 2021 and 2022 to reach a median of...
Macro Economic Overview
Equity markets reacted to uncertainty in June as major indexes saw an increase in volatility. Earnings continue to be a critical focal point as companies...
U.S. Jobless Claims on Uptrend – Employment Market Overview
Signs of a cooling economy are beginning to radiate throughout the labor market, which saw its highest level of weekly initial jobless claims since October...
Recent History of the Debt Ceiling – Fiscal Policy
In the decades following World War II, the U.S. has seen its debt level steadily increase as the government has faced growing financial commitments. More...
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...
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...
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...