by Lauren Thompson | Mar 19, 2025 | Market Minute Update
March 17, 2025 – Inflation easing and retail sales bouncing back provide some good news for the economy and help set the tone for the Federal Reserve’s meeting scheduled to take place later this week. It will be difficult, however, for the central bank’s officials to...
by Lauren Thompson | Feb 13, 2025 | Market Minute Update
February 17, 2025 – The economy kicks off the year with some splits in its fundamentals, but the overall condition remains healthy in general. Retail sales pulled back after a strong year-end performance but a rebound in the next couple of months is likely. Consumer...
by Lauren Thompson | Jan 14, 2025 | Market Minute Update
January 13, 2025 – Southern California had a rough week to start the new year, with four major fires burning in L.A. County, forcing thousands to evacuate. The devastating blazes have incinerated more than 10,000 structures and will likely be one of the costliest in...
by Lauren Thompson | Jan 8, 2025 | Market Minute Update
January 06, 2025 – Mortgage rates kicked off the new year with their highest level since early July. With consumers remaining resilient and the economy expected to grow moderately in 2025, the Fed is proceeding more cautiously with further cuts in the next 12 months....
