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Talk of inflation is a constant and, frankly, an ongoing threat to sustained consumption. That narrative hardly changed last week and, most definitely, was exacerbated by the Iranian attack on Israel. It’s pretty clear from all the advanced warnings by the Iranians and… More >>

The labor market continues to exhibit amazing strength and resilience. The U.S. economy added 300,000+ jobs in March and, historically, that would suggest continued inflationary pressures. 1 One might even conclude interest rates are a long way from being cut due to… More >>

Equity markets rose in the first quarter, with the S&P 500 gaining more than 10%. Inflationary pressures eased only modestly in the quarter leaving investors guessing on interest rates. That provided a slight drag on fixed income in the quarter. 1 Take a look at how… More >>

The exclamation/question mark combo (interrobang) in the title is not a typo. It’s a reflection of my view on what the Federal Reserve Chairman said last week during his press conference. He made a statement that seemed like a question to me. Of course, all of this still… More >>