by Daniel White | Oct 20, 2025 | Economy
Monday, October 20, 2025 The stock market has gained over 20% the last two years and over 14% so far this year. And yet, some people think it’s just getting started. This market backdrop is about as bullish as it gets. Despite all the rate hikes of 2022, the...
by Daniel White | Sep 4, 2025 | Economy
Monday, September 8, 2025 It’s well known the Federal Reserve has a dual mandate guiding its actions and policy decisions. It aims to maintain price stability and inflation across the U.S. economy along with keeping robust employment levels. But the Fed is...
by Daniel White | Aug 25, 2025 | Economy
Monday, August 25, 2025 Stocks have been red hot for a while, with the major indices all rallying more than 30% since April lows. It’s been a great trading environment. So, what’s the problem? Well, everyone is frothy and bullish. Early on in this rally,...
by Daniel White | May 19, 2025 | Economy
May 19, 2025 Serious damage has been done to markets. The S&P 500 fell 21% by mid-April from its all-time high. Similarly, the Invesco QQQ Trust exchange-traded fund, which tracks big technology companies, has plunged 26%. Both major indices are now well below...
by Daniel White | Apr 28, 2025 | Economy
April 28, 2025 In 1979, Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker inherited a real mess. Government overspending led to budget deficits and a massive increase in the national debt. By 1974, inflation climbed to as high as 12%. To combat that, the Fed raised interest rates as...
