Economic Updates

Third Quarter Global Prosperity Report

Third Quarter Global Prosperity Report

In today's rapidly changing financial landscape, staying informed is more crucial than ever. John’s latest economic update dives into the key trends and insights shaping the markets in the 3rd quarter of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned investor, business owner or just curious about the economy's direction, this analysis provides the essential information to keep you ahead of the curve.

Second Quarter Global Prosperity Report

Second Quarter Global Prosperity Report

In today's rapidly changing financial landscape, staying informed is more crucial than ever. John’s latest economic update dives into the key trends and insights shaping the markets in the 2nd quarter of 2024. Whether you're a seasoned investor, business owner or just curious about the economy's direction, this analysis provides the essential information to keep you ahead of the curve.

2022 Q2 Economic Update

2022 Q2 Economic Update

The anxiety among investors is understandable, given sky-high inflation, stock market losses, the war in the Ukraine, and looking mid-term elections.  However, now is not the time to panic.  One of my favorite quotes from Mark Twain is “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes”.  And what is happening today, certainly rhymes with what we have seen in the recent past.

2022 Q1 Economic Update

2022 Q1 Economic Update

The US economy balances in an uncertain position entering the second quarter. In certain respects, the economy is on solid footing; the consumer is in good shape. The labor markets are tight with the unemployment rate, at 3.6%, close to historic lows. Jobs are plentiful and wages are rising. While households have burned through the COVID-stimulus cash, their savings rate continues to be elevated, currently at 6.3%, which adds a level of cushioning should the economy turn south. On the Corporate front, profits recovered quickly and are now well above pre-pandemic levels. Business investment is continuing to accelerate and, with a growing trend to bring business operations back to the US, implies US economic growth should continue.