Category Archives: COVID-19

Financial FAQs FREDcapex The rumblings of an oncoming disinflationary spiral are becoming louder. And it may be as difficult to tame as the current inflationary spike that so worries the Federal Reserve. What is disinflation as opposed to outright deflation? … Continue reading →

Popular Economics Weekly  MarketWatch Job growth is slowing, but is it enough to call off the inflation hawks, including Federal Reserve Governors, from wanting more rate hikes? The U.S. Economy is still fully employed for those wanting to work; with … Continue reading →

Financial FAQs AtlantaFed Economists are beginning to predict third quarter grow domestic product (GDP) growth will turn positive after two quarters of negative growth, maybe ending thoughts of a recession occurring next year. The U.S. trade deficit fell in August … Continue reading →

The Mortgage Corner Calculated Risk Calculated Risk’s graph of the Labor Department’s Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims could tell us all we need to know about our economic health. It’s good and getting better. Claims are at a record low once … Continue reading →

Financial FAQs FREDppi What is worse, inflation rates, say, of 4 to 5 percent—slightly above historical averages, and average gas prices maybe $3.50 per gallon as they are today—or raising short term rates enough to make consumers pay more and … Continue reading →

Financial FAQs FREDserviceemployees Doomsayers, such as historian Niall Ferguson, may be doing the Federal Reserve’s job by predicting a recession or worse in the coming year. Their dire warnings are causing plunging stock prices for starters. And oil prices are … Continue reading →