mteepleMay 19, 20211 minHousing Market OverviewWith home prices rising roughly 12% from February 2020 to February 2021, equity levels have risen producing heightened wealth among...
mteepleJun 3, 20201 minStock Market ReviewEquities rebounded in April, recapturing some of the losses suffered in March. Stocks were enhanced by reopening prospects and stimulus...
mteepleApr 24, 20191 minLabor DemographicsDemographics drive the domestic labor force, propelled by both young and unskilled workers to older more seasoned individuals. For...
mteepleMar 6, 20192 minInternational ReviewEach year, the World Bank conducts an extensive survey of developed and emerging market countries in order to better determine where...
mteepleDec 19, 20183 minTax PlanningThe alteration in the standard deduction and how taxpayers have been accustomed to using it may be the single most important factor for...
mteepleDec 5, 20181 minHousing Market ReviewThirty-year mortgage rates have surged to the highest levels in seven years, increasing borrowing costs at a time when the housing market...
mteepleOct 17, 20181 minFixed Income UpdateThe Fed announced its third rate hike for the year, indicating another rate increase anticipated in December and three more to follow in...
mteepleOct 5, 20181 minConsumer ExpendituresCell phone bills are rising across the country as providers eliminate promotions and consolidate operations. The announcement of recent...
mteepleSep 20, 20181 minRetirement PlanningThe National Council on Aging estimates that nearly 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 experiences some form of financial elder abuse....
mteepleSep 5, 20181 minEstate Planning UpdateA properly drafted will or trust is essential for anyone that has assets to leave to heirs. Either a will or a trust allow you to...
mteepleAug 22, 20181 minHousing Market UpdateData from the Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed that new home sales have been falling. Sales for new homes have been...
mteepleAug 8, 20181 minLabor Market UpdateJobless claims are a vital measure of the health of the labor market. In addition to the monthly unemployment report, the jobless claims...
mteepleJul 25, 20181 minRising Jet Fuel Costs Push Airfares HigherTravel & Airlines The recent rise in fuel prices along with the increased cyclical demand for fuel during the summer months has elevated...
mteepleJul 11, 20181 minChinese and U.S. Trade Policy UpdateElectronic devices and computers are the products with the largest trade deficits with the U.S. Over the past few years, American...
mteepleJun 20, 20181 minConsumer Inflation and BehaviorBusinesses across various industries are experiencing higher input costs such as fuel, freight, labor, and materials including steel and...
mteepleMay 16, 20181 minGasoline Prices Heading Higher This Summer - Commodities UpdateCrude oil prices have been trending higher over the past few months, resulting in higher gasoline prices. Geopolitical events have...
mteepleMay 2, 20181 minLabor Market UpdateJob creation and expansion is becoming prevalent in almost every major sector of the U.S. economy. Of the various sectors, construction,...
mteepleApr 18, 20181 minWorlds Largest Consumer Markets - Global CommerceThe United States by far has the single largest consumer market of any country worldwide, representing over 26% of the entire global...
mteepleApr 4, 20181 minThe Growing Trade Deficit With China – International Trade PolicyOver the past twenty five years, China has evolved from a heavy equipment and machinery exporter to a prominent leader in technology...
mteepleMar 21, 20181 minWhere Inflation Is Hiding – Consumer DynamicsEach month the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which essentially is a measure of inflation. The latest...