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January 2026
Solving the Housing Crisis: Why Supply, Policy, and Rates Matter Now
Housing affordability has emerged as a critical constraint on economic growth, inflation progress, and Federal Reserve policy decisions. As supply [...]
When Good Data Meets High Expectations
Recent economic reports show progress on inflation, yet markets remain sensitive as Federal Reserve policy and earnings assumptions set a [...]
Mixed Signals: Markets, the Economy, and the Fed in 2026
Economic data continue to send mixed signals as inflation eases, growth expectations remain constructive, and Federal Reserve policy shifts influence [...]
December 2025
Strong Growth, Shifting Drivers: What Q3 GDP Signals for 2026
U.S. economic growth surprised to the upside in Q3, with GDP expanding at a 4.3% annualized pace, supported by resilient [...]
Mixed Signals Across the Economy: Inflation, Labor, and Markets at a Delicate Juncture
Recent economic data continues to send mixed messages. Inflation trends have moderated but remain uneven, labor market indicators show signs [...]
Jobs, Markets, and the Fed: Signals Are Shifting Beneath the Surface
Recent economic data paints a more complex picture for investors. Job openings have stabilized, but underlying labor-market dynamics suggest the [...]








