Gas in the Tank The war in the Middle East is dominating headlines. Oil prices have risen sharply and have the potential to change things for economies around the globe, mostly for the worse. Though the conflict is far away from home, its effects are reaching our soil. Here are a few ways you may…Read more
With the earnings and economic data fronts relatively quiet this week, we are highlighting an area feeling the direct, compounding impact of the Middle East conflict: The housing market. Just as the critical spring buying season begins, mortgage rates are on the rise again, diffusing some of last month’s buyer optimism. At a Glance Last…Read more
Certain There’s More Uncertainty The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) did not change its benchmark interest rate Wednesday — no news there. And if you were hoping for any definitive statement on whether the Iran war changes the expectations for the year, sorry, all we got was a simple statement that it raises uncertainty. The…Read more
