by Andrew Moran | Jan 14, 2023 | Business News, Lights, Camera, Action, Opinion, Swamponomics
Like inflation, the Federal Reserve first denied a recession could happen, then said the odds of a soft landing diminished, and now a downturn is “plausible.” But after making policy blunders since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, is the Fed and its counterparts...
by Andrew Moran | Jan 12, 2023 | Articles, Economic Affairs News, Opinion
The December inflation report was akin to Charles Dickens’ famous line from A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” The US CPI (consumer price index) confirmed that inflation has certainly peaked and that its...
by Andrew Moran | Jan 11, 2023 | Articles, Economic Affairs News, Opinion
Egg prices have climbed so much over the past year that it has become a financially eggs-hausting experience for shoppers at the supermarket. In November, the cost of a dozen eggs surged by 49.1% year-over-year, averaging $3.59. Investors looking to shield themselves...
by Andrew Moran | Jan 9, 2023 | Economic Affairs News, Lights, Camera, Action, Opinion, Swamponomics
It has been nearly three years since the beginning of the supply chain crisis. But while the issue has escaped media attention in recent months, it does not mean that the crisis is over. What has happened and when could consumers and businesses anticipate the end. For...
by Andrew Moran | Jan 8, 2023 | Articles, Economic Affairs News, Good Reads, Opinion
Is the United States on the brink of returning to a part-time jobs economy? The jobs report confirmed that 679,000 part-time positions were added in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This employment trend has been steadily rising since June,...