An occasional sampling of what’s catching the attention of folks at Landaas & Company
An article in Barron’s (requires a subscription), refers to a seasonal slump in stock indexes as summer ends, but an explanation by Investopedia says, “Most economists and market professionals discount the existence of the September Effect.”
Suggested by Kendall Bauer
Mortgage rates began dropping well before the Federal Reserve began its long-anticipated easing in monetary restrictions. Still, more affordable home loans haven’t done much yet to jumpstart the moribund real estate market, as CNBC reported.
Suggested by Blake Miller
An article in The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. household incomes approached their pre-pandemic peak last year – after adjusting for inflation. That could bode well for continued overall economic growth.
Suggested by Kyle Tetting
A ranging essay in the Washington Post explains how the ways the U.S. government measures inflation and any number of things, figures into America’s history of relying on facts and figures to inform decisions.
Suggested by Joel Dresang
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