The market is said to always be climbing a “wall of worry.” Here are the current issues that are creating a new wall or helping to take down previous “walls of worry.” Financial global markets are drawing support from the effectiveness of ongoing vaccinations and improving economic signs. Consumer sentiment is re-evolving, resulting in rising consumer demand as pandemic anxieties …
Macro Overview May 2021
Last year’s Federal Government stimulus package was credited with helping both individuals and business weather a mandated shut down. However, the continued efforts to throw money at the waning crisis appear a bit short sighted as we take a closer look at the effort of a possible fourth stimulus package and the beginning of tax increases to pay for all …
Macro Overview March 2020
Fear has been permeating capital markets worldwide as the impact of the coronavirus continues to evolve. Global economic forecasts have been revised downward by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank as factory closures, quarantines, and travel bans continue to hinder numerous industries. The Federal Reserve helped alleviate markets with a rate reduction announcement as a result of …
What a Tariff on Steel and Aluminum Means
April 2018 Much has been made in the media recently about steel and aluminum tariffs. Most of the news has been aimed at criticizing the President for something that would add to consumer costs of goods and services but there is more to the story. The Department of Commerce released a report in February prompting the President to enact tariffs …
National Parks Contribute Over $34 Billion To Economy – Federal Programs
With the summer months upon us, the National Parks are a destination for tourists all over the United States. National Parks are part of the National Park Service, which was established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. Beginning with Yellowstone National Park in Montana and Wyoming, there are 417 parks today covering 84 million acres. On a recent visit to …