Apr 27, 2023
In 2014 my wife gave me a gift certificate for an introductory flight. That 45-minute flight sparked a lifelong interest in flying that resulted in obtaining my pilot’s license and aviation experiences I had never thought possible. In this personal reflection on pursuing my aviation goals, are many life lessons that...
Apr 19, 2023
Are the fears and worries in 2022 of a recession in 2023 coming to fruition? In this Weekly Brief we review the challenges the Federal Reserve faced in 2020 and 2021 and why they needed to raise rates as rapidly as possible in 2022. The concern among many analysts and commentators were the rate increases would stifle...
Apr 12, 2023
Yesterday’s National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) survey on small businesses indicated many key aspects about the health of small businesses. As expected, hiring qualified employees and supply chain disruptions are still a factor for businesses. However, there are several positive indicators about...
Apr 5, 2023
Recent economic reports on labor and manufacturing are indicating a slowing but growing economy. In this Weekly Brief we review several reports that together paint a picture of a soft landing of a sustainable and growing economy albeit at a slower pace. The scenario that Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chairman, had...