Category Economy

The FOMC maintained target range for the federal funds rate indicates a cautious approach towards persistent inflation while acknowledging robust economic activity. This measured stance signals an understanding that while immediate concerns are being addressed, the path ahead requires a…

  In recent times, the world’s economy has been on a roller coaster, especially when it comes to inflation and jobs. On one side, there’s the challenge of keeping the prices of goods and services from soaring too high, too…

The recent data on the Transition into Serious Delinquency (90+) for Auto Loans by Age may appear to some as a yellow flag in the economy. While it’s concentrated within the auto loan sector and in the credit cards, the…

In February, the inflation data slightly exceeded expectations, signaling a persistent challenge in the economic landscape. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% year-over-year, a tick above the forecasted and previous month’s figures, with core inflation—excluding the volatile food…

The Resilient U.S. Labor Market: An Insightful Analysis of Unemployment Trends As we progress through 2024, the U.S. labor market demonstrates remarkable resilience, maintaining a job growth rate that carefully balances the creation of employment opportunities without igniting inflationary pressures.…

Introduction to Biden’s Tax Proposals In a bold move ahead of the November elections, the Biden administration has announced sweeping tax reforms targeting the wealthiest Americans and large corporations. These proposals aim to address the burgeoning national debt, which stands…

Recent upgrades in economic forecasts for the United States signal a wave of optimism about the country’s financial outlook. This has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve, America’s central banking system, might hold off on reducing interest rates until…

Recent discourse among market strategists, including noted JPMorgan analyst Kolanovic, suggests that we could be on the cusp of a second wave of inflation, drawing unsettling similarities with the economic conditions of the 1970s. As someone closely observing these trends,…

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented economic disruptions globally, leading to a surge in inflation rates across many countries. This post-pandemic inflation phenomenon is characterized by significant increases in the prices of goods and services, primarily due to…

As we stepped into 2024, the U.S. economy presented a mixed bag of results in January, revealing a slowdown that has caught the eyes of consumers and economists alike. Following a robust end to 2023, marked by strong holiday shopping,…