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First quarter earnings season is rolling. BlackRock, Delta Airlines, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley were among the first 16 S&P 500 companies to report March quarter results, following 20 index constituents with quarters ending in February that had already reported.
Stock market volatility continues to intensify as Russia invades Ukraine. Oil markets, in particular, are feeling the crunch, with the price per barrel of Brent crude topping levels last seen in 2008.
2022 is off to a rocky start. The Omicron variant had an estimated 8.8 million Americans either out sick or caring for someone in early January, adding pressure to an already strained labor market.
2021 is officially on the books, and I wish all readers a happy and healthy new year. Looking back on the last year, it is easy to find plenty of twists, turns, and uncertainties.
Too Much Demand is the Key U.S. Economic Issue In a typical recession, households lose employment, disposable income levels fall or plateau, consumer spending declines, credit markets tighten up, and banks issue fewer loans. The result is that demand falls across the economy, with less money going towards goods and services.
Retiring as soon as possible may seem like an attractive prospect if you're eager to spend your days on the golf course, spoiling your grandkids, or traveling the world. But while there are some benefits to quitting work when you're as young as possible, there are also some big advantages to waiting longer to begin your leisurely life as a retiree.
