The yield curve inversion and what that means for the economy
The bond market has driven the 3-month yield higher than the 10-year yield (the classic “yield-curve inversion”), which has been a...
Does a slowing economy mean a recession is around the corner?
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy was “healthy” and conditions “favorable” but warned of potential headwinds and future...
Could a recession actually boost real estate sales?
Consider this hypothetical question: if a recession hits this year or next, could that actually be good for real estate sales? Typically,...
When is the next recession? It’s just a matter of time…
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, let that serve as a reminder. Winter always follows fall. Some winters are less severe than...
Are Real Estate prices peaking?
Supply and demand have been driving the real estate market for the past several years. Supply has been tighter than years past, and...
Where will this economic road lead us?
When considering the economic business cycle, one way to think about it is like the four seasons of the weather. The cycle starts with a...
The US Economy is on the Edge, What Will Push It Over?
According to a BBC article, the US economy grew at a 2.2% annualized rate for the first quarter of 2018, versus an expected 2.3%. This...
Is the Stock Market going to crash?
Recent swings in the Dow and Nasdaq averages are speaking to a level of volatility that reflects a certain amount of fear in the market. ...
How long can the economy keep expanding, and when is the next recession?
How long can the good times last? The longest economic expansion on record was the 1990s computer productivity driven 10-year (120...
Toys R Us Bankruptcy – more to come?
It’s as inevitable as father time – another brick and mortar store bites the dust as retailers deal with the all-encompassing reach and...
