Administration & Tariff Policy Impacts for Q1
With the new administration set to take the reins on January 20th, the incoming president and administration has already made waves with policy headlines, meetings with global leaders, and previews of what’s to come for the next four years. For more analysis, click here.
The Year Ahead: Optimism and the Markets
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s chief economist lays out his thoughts and headlines for what’s to come in driving the U.S. economy for 2025. A mostly positive report has markets and businesses looking ahead to a positive start to the new year. To read more, click here.
Port Strike Deadline Looms
After a brief, crippling strike along the US East Coast in October, the next negotiation deadline looms on January 15th, just five days ahead of the new administration taking office. Experts have a range of opinions on the possible impacts and length of an impending delay, and recommends understanding January and February supply chains […]
A Year in Review: Markets
The markets saw a record year in 2024, with tech stocks and AI buzzwords dominating headlines, and in many cases returns for investors of all sizes. Will these gains continue into 2025? Click here for more.
Mortgage Rates, Fed Rates Off Key
While the 30-year Mortgage Rate will commonly trends alongside the Fed’s target funds rate, that trend hasn’t followed suit in recent weeks. Following speculation about the new administration’s trade and tariff policies, borrowing rates have proved opposite of lowering Fed rates, which will impact buying power for major purchases including homes, automobiles and more. To […]