Policymakers Ignore One Inflation Problem Posted by Michael Carr | Nov 17, 2021 | Chart of the Day, Economy White House officials admit inflation is a problem. Biden’s safety bill does nothing to combat rising housing costs. Read More
COVID-19 Created a New War on Inflation Posted by Michael Carr | Nov 15, 2021 | Chart of the Day, Economy The Producer Price Index tracks inflation over time. What it says about inflation today is similar to the two world wars. Read More
Inflation Fears Continue to Grow Posted by Michael Carr | Nov 11, 2021 | Chart of the Day, Economy Some economists and consumers are worried about rising inflation. Recent data shows consumers expect high inflation. Read More
Job Growth Looks Great — Wage Data Tells a Different Story Posted by Michael Carr | Nov 8, 2021 | Chart of the Day, Economy Job and wage growth has been improving, but wages only tell part of the story. An increasing number of jobs are in sectors where hours vary. Read More
This First for Junk Bonds Isn’t a Good Thing Posted by Michael Carr | Nov 5, 2021 | Chart of the Day, Investing Junk bond yields have recently fallen behind the rate of inflation, making these assets more and more risky for investors. Read More