Economic Contraction, The Rolling Recession Since June 2022 and the Path Forward
Economic Contraction The U.S. economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025 (1) (preliminary data release on 4/30/25), marking the first negative GDP reading since Q1 2022, driven primarily by a record surge in [...]
Avoid Tax Surprises Next Year
As tax season rolls around each year, many individuals find themselves facing unexpected outcomes—some receiving a welcome refund, while others are hit with an unexpected tax bill. While a refund may seem like a financial windfall, and owing money may [...]
April 23rd, 2025: Weekly Market Review
1. This week’s stock market experienced heightened volatility as shifting political dynamics injected uncertainty (and later, some cautious optimism) into investor sentiment. Initially rattled by concerns over the ongoing standoff between former President Donald Trump, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and [...]
April 17th, 2025: Weekly Market Review
1. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in a speech on April 16, 2025, at the Economic Club of Chicago, signaled a cautious approach to monetary policy, emphasizing that the Fed is not inclined to lower interest rates to offset economic disruptions [...]
April 11th, 2025: Weekly Market Review
1. There is a lot to unpack this week's "Weekly Market Review", the U.S. stock market experienced significant volatility. There was also a sharp spike in the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 4.5%, fueled by poor demand at U.S. Treasury auctions [...]
SPECIAL MARKET REVIEW: President Trump’s “Liberation Day” stock market reaction with future considerations…
NOTE: Every week, we post a "WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW." If you'd like to keep in the loop with market news and economic trends, SUBSCRIBE for the free weekly newsletter. Trump’s “Liberation Day” sparks a risk-off reaction in stock markets as [...]
