The annual inflation rate in the US has hit a 40 year high of 7.9% through February 2022. Do we expect inflation to stay at this level long term? It comes down to the components that make up the current inflation rate.

The first quarter of 2022 is in the books. Based on the talk, news, social media, what you heard…etc….(without looking) how do you think US stocks did in the first quarter 2022?

It’s just one example of how the global economy is being disrupted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia provides about 20% of the world’s nickel supply.

Fed chairman Jerome Powell reinforced in his comments that the central bank’s primary goal is to tamp down inflation — which is running at a 40-year high — and that it will do what it takes to bring it closer to target.

The invasion of Ukraine is a shock to the system. It represents an overthrow of the world order we have known for the last 30 years.

As we see a rocky start to investment markets and a barrel of oil reach $123.21 at the end of trading today, you may be wondering: where does the U.S. import its oil from?

If you filled up your gas tank recently, you probably weren’t thrilled with the bill. Prices are up — and not just at the pump.

China’s zero-COVID-19 policy may delay the restoration of the EM growth premium while we wait for an eventual end to the pandemic.

With more than nine months to go, midterm elections are already top of mind for politicians and voters alike.

As of last Friday 1/21/2022, the US stock market (based on the S&P 500) is down 7.66% in 2022.