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28 Jan 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Todd Mei PhD
The Macro Situation High interest rates appear to be having the desired effect as demand was strong in Q4 of 2022 but then started to wane. Despite this downward momentum, GDP figures for Q4 came in higher than expected at 2.9% due to a build up in i...
21 Jan 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Todd Mei PhD
It’s been a rocky road this past week with markets reacting to both positive and negative indicators—from an encouraging lower producer price index to disappointing jobless claims numbers. The overall consensus is that the Fed is easing its pressure...
14 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Todd Mei PhD
December’s CPI report announced a 0.1% decrease compared to November. This means a 25 point increase is likely for next month’s Fed meeting. Within the grand scheme of things, there’s a guarded optimism arising. First, there’s a likelihood of smaller...
7 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Todd Mei PhD
Choppy action continues in the New Year with markets reacting to reports throughout the week. Stocks were down midweek with news of an increase in private employment and a decrease in jobless insurance claims. Oddly, stocks then rose with Friday’s re...
23 Dec 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Todd Mei PhD
A Bloomberg report has 70% of economists polled predicting a recession of the mild variety. Pricing in the recession will be the main driver, with stocks moving up and down accordingly. At the end of the week, the Dow sank due to higher growth in Q3...
