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February’s employment report was weaker than expected at 113,000 jobs created. The unemployment rate fell to 6.6%, but lack of labor force participation contributed in part to that. As we have repeatedly noted in the Paper Chase, bad weather is obviously factoring into these numbers. Weather It’s important to look...
GDP grew at 3.2% in the 4th quarter and consumer spending exports and investments were all strong. The Fed has decided to slow bond purchases from $85 billion a month to $65 billion a month showing real confidence in the economy. Janet Yellen’s confirmation allows us to look back...
Falling The market is currently falling because of emerging market fears, news of weak growth in China, and a weaker than expected earnings report. I am not panicking because I see a market that remains in a slow but steady recovery. Not All Bad The housing market is still...