What is the Yield Curve Telling Us? August 15, 2019 | Markets, Ogorek Blog Does the inverted yield curve mean all signs are pointing to a recession? Find out why that's not necessarily the case.
Companies are Borrowing to Buy Back Stock August 9, 2019 | Markets, Ogorek Blog Why has monetary policy become less effective at spurring economic growth? The chart here shows what may be the weak link.
All Eyes on the Federal Reserve July 30, 2019 | Markets, Ogorek Blog This Wall Street Journal video helps explain why the Fed is expected to cut rates by at least 25 basis points.
Why is the Fed cutting rates? July 17, 2019 | Markets, Ogorek Blog The fact the Fed is still foreshadowing rate cuts suggests they are focusing more on global issues than on the U.S. economy itself.
Pace of Stock Buybacks Unsustainable July 12, 2019 | Markets, Ogorek Blog Buybacks are considered a major driver of the market’s recent returns, so it’s important to consider the impact when the well runs dry.
Employment Report Provides Mid-Year Check Up July 8, 2019 | Markets, Ogorek Blog At the mid-year point, what does the employment report mean for the U.S. economy? Does it alleviate concerns that a recession is looming?
The Everything Rally June 25, 2019 | Markets The chart here shows that for the first time in nearly 3 years, all four asset classes are at their all-time highs, simultaneously.
Longest Bull Market in History Chases Another Record June 21, 2019 | Markets The chart here compares previous bull markets in terms of length (days) and percentage change in the S&P 500.
The Top 2 Fastest Growing Age Groups June 14, 2019 | Markets How do we go about determining what investments we’d want to hold for a long period of time? The chart here may help.