World Cup-onomics 2026: A More Diversified Economic Event
The 2026 FIFA Soccer World Cup kicks off today, and it will look very different from prior tournaments, not just on the field, but economically.
Could Limiting Institutional Buyers Fix Housing Affordability?
On January 7, 2026, President Trump announced a proposal aimed at limiting large institutional investors from buying additional single-family homes. Will this make it easier for American families to buy homes?
Eight Things to Know About Government Shutdowns
It appears the federal government is shutting down today, October 1, as Congress has failed to agree on funding legislation for the upcoming federal fiscal year. If the shutdown occurs, it will be the first one since 2019 and the 21st since 1976.
How’s It Going? Depends on Who You Ask in a Post-Pandemic Economy
The post-pandemic economy is treating people very differently, creating a headache for central bankers. The extreme differences can often get traced back to living situations, as renters have a very …
U.S. Government Debt Was Downgraded. Will it Matter?
One of the three main rating agencies (Fitch) has downgraded U.S. government debt to its second highest rating, AA+.
The Taylor Swift Era, Consumer Spending & Inflation Clarity
As the dog days of summer roll on, and many of us are taking advantage of warm weather and time off to enjoy experiences, American consumer spending patterns are coming into focus.
Dissecting Recent Bank Failures
Stock and bond market activity was materially shaken last week as Silicon Valley Bank, the California bank subsidiary of SVB Financial Group, fell into FDIC receivership.
Supply Chain Stability Comes at a Cost
As the long-term effects of the pandemic continue to unfold, one trend that has been adopted by multinational companies is to repatriate their supply chains in an effort to avoid future disruptions.
Debt Ceiling Standoff Back in Focus
The debt limit is back in focus as the ceiling was breached again on January 19. The amount is set by Congress and has been increased 78 times since 1960.
Inflation is Easing But Not Enough
Inflation remains the primary concern and for now, the Fed is willing to sacrifice economic growth to get inflation back closer to 2%.