On the Up and Up Last week we wrote about an accelerating economy and the data that makes it difficult to see the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year. This week brought April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) readings, both of which came in hotter than expectations. As a surprise…Read more
The past month or so has seen global markets dip lower only to rip even higher. Talk about some strenuous cardio. But with the calendar clearing up a bit, now might be the time for markets to catch their breath. At a Glance After the whirlwind of the past few weeks, you can forgive traders…Read more
Acceleration Nation As investors, we are constantly evaluating new data releases and the headlines that follow. Recently, headlines have skewed heavily toward the increased uncertainty and volatility caused by the war in the Middle East, but there is some data that’s sending a more upbeat message. This makes expectations for the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest…Read more
