October 5, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fed’s Beige Book is a collection of anecdotal evidence from businesses across the country. It found evidence of moderate growth in the face of widespread shortages of materials and labor. Earnings are still rebounding and the forecast is positive for 2022 as well. New COVID lockdowns are a concern. Despite risks abounding, the economy […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Federal Reserve discussed raising rates sooner than alluded to before, although increases still are not anticipated until 2023. This may apply pressure to certain stock market sectors. The economic recovery has solid momentum and earnings expectations continue to trend higher. Rate hikes may come sooner than expected This June, the Fed signaled that they