I think most people enjoy fall. The transition from the hot summer weather to something a bit more comfortable is a relief. In many parts of the country the changing of the leaves comes at the same time the insect population begins to diminish. For others pulling out hoodies, fall
Another month is in the books, and we now have another month of data to look toward to help us find trends in the market cycle. There weren’t any notable headlines or events last week that would have an impact on where the market was moving, so there isn’
The economic recovery should be back in full force with anybody who wanted to be vaccinated already receiving their vaccinations, the CDC essentially saying those who are vaccinated can do whatever they want, the number of new COVID cases at very low levels, and pretty much every state fully lifting
Have we reached the end? Just as March 2020 marked the beginning of the COVID19 economic shock, March 2021 could go down as the end of the shock. As vaccine distribution hit critical mass, the weather turned nicer in the southern states, and yet another round of stimulus checks hit
"The Fed controls short-term rates. The free market controls long-term rates. If the free market decides rates should be higher, they will go higher."
This is something I've said often since 2008. Most people believe the Fed can do whatever they want with interest rates. That is simply not true.
