Japan Tightens the Screws
With financial markets under a bit of selling pressure recently, it’s natural to wonder what’s driving things. As always, there are plenty of factors at play. But there’s one important piece that may not be on your radar: Japanese monetary policy. This week’s...
Economic Limbo
Every month the Institute for Supply Management releases two surveys that describe the state of the U.S. economy. One measures manufacturing activity and the other measures services. Average them together and you get what we call the ISM Composite Index, shown...
Financial Focus – December 3rd, 2025
This week’s Financial Focus looks back on a strong year for both the markets and NelsonCorp, from record turnout at their toy and food drives to continued growth in Clinton and Davenport. David also talks through what’s been driving 2025 market returns, the role of AI and mergers, and why thoughtful diversification still matters heading into 2026.
Small Business Woes
We have heard that small businesses are having a tougher time in today’s economy. David Nelson shares employment data that confirms the chatter and he explains why small business is vital to the U.S. economy.