Mom-and-Pop Stress Test
Unfortunately, the data continues to show struggles for small businesses. John Nelson shares the numbers on Subchapter 5 bankruptcy filings and how they could become a warning for the broader economy.
Not Overly Excited
OVERVIEW Markets finished the holiday-shortened week on a constructive note, with broad-based gains across most major asset classes. U.S. equities moved higher, led by large-cap stocks. The S&P 500 rose 1.40% on the week, while the NASDAQ added 1.22%. The...
Higher for Longer
We got some encouraging economic news this week. In the third quarter, real GDP grew at a 4.3% annualized pace, the fastest growth in two years and well above expectations. That strength is welcome, but it also helps explain something else we’ve been living...
Reading the Yield Curve
For this week’s indicator, we’re looking at a simple but powerful signal from the bond market called the yield curve. Don’t let the name scare you off. At its core, this indicator just compares two interest rates: the yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury bond and...
The Return of Real
There is plenty of talk about where the economy is currently heading. David Nelson names what he believes to be the most important indicator for investors to keep an eye on right now.