Markets and EconomyIf it feels like the financial markets are lurching from news event to news event in recent weeks, you're right. They are. After a strong first half, investors are wondering if the good times are over or if the positive
Anton Bayer · August 30, 2023 · 4 min read
Markets and EconomyThe 2020 pandemic set off a tsunami of labor disruptions and massive reshuffling of the employment market. First, government officials around the nation in 2020 followed health agencies' direction by passing mandates for
Anton Bayer · August 23, 2023 · 6 min read
Markets and EconomyThis rally, since the start of the year, has been given many names. The most consistent is the “Rally Everyone Hates.” The primary reason is last year’s doom-sayers assured us of a recession if the Federal Reserve implem
Anton Bayer · August 17, 2023 · 5 min read
Markets and EconomyThe National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) issued yesterday their monthly report based on a survey among small business owners. The chart from this report illustrates the roller coaster of emotions among busi
Anton Bayer · August 9, 2023 · 5 min read
Financial PlanningThinking about Christmas may be a bit early for you, but not for retailers. Executives of all businesses that depend on consumer spending are deep in preparation for this holiday season. These executives are evaluating t
Anton Bayer · August 2, 2023 · 6 min read