Quietly Positive
Many factors provide insight into if the economy is starting out strong in 2025. Nate Kreinbrink joins us to share how business lending is a proven, real-time indicator to the health of the economy.
Beneath the GDP Gloss
2024 seemed steady on the surface, but beneath the calm exterior, the economy was full of surprises. From sharp swings in key indicators to a chaotic finish, this week’s commentary unpacks the hidden turbulence and what it could mean for 2025.
Perspective
A quarter century of stock market returns is in the books, and what a journey it’s been! So, how do things stack up? As the chart above shows, the S&P 500 Total Return Index—which includes dividends—has surged an impressive 538.8% over the past 25 years....
Speedometer
This week, we’re diving into a powerful chart: the MSCI World Index vs. the 21-Day Momentum of its 200-Day Moving Average. Don’t let the technical name intimidate you—this tool simply helps us stay in sync with the market’s long-term momentum. The chart...
A Tight Connection
The stock market always plays a large part in our nation’s economy. David Nelson is here to explain how the stock market now has a larger role in the average person’s finances too.