Behind the Numbers Archive

  • Behind the Numbers - Feb 16, 2024

    Tug-of-War with Hot and Cold - Sometimes not getting what you expect can create a very volatile reaction, even if it is a good enough substitute. I am not talking about getting chocolate and flowers instead...
  • Behind the Numbers - Feb 9, 2024

    Methodical Baby Steps - Making up for a lack of major economic data this week was a slew of FedSpeak. As expected, numerous Federal Reserve officials took the opportunity to expand on the...
  • Behind the Numbers - Feb 2, 2024

    Marching into May - When it comes to clarity, the Federal Reserve Chair wins the prize this week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whether accidentally or subconsciously on purpose...
  • Behind the Numbers - Jan 26, 2024

    Growth Keeps Growing - The U.S. economy continues to defy expectations. Despite predictions that it should be entering into a recession at any time, the economy continues to advance while...
  • Behind the Numbers - Jan 19, 2024

    Mixed Messages - The promise of lower rates to come is having a mixed effect on the housing market. Mortgage rates are down over 100 basis points since October and are at the lowest level...