On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at how the U.S. consumer is doing. Personal Net Worth and consumer spending is up year-over-year, but is it trending in a positive direction? Germany’s Real Order growth just went negative, how will this affect growth estimates in economies around the world? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at the drivers of GDP in the United States. With current inflation numbers hovering around 2%, where in the economy are we seeing signs of high and low inflation? Prices at the gas pump have been climbing, what is to blame? With China dipping into recession territory, where does that leave the U.S. in the business cycle? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at wage increases. Wages have recently increased at the fastest rate since 2009. How much does the growth of the manufacturing sector play a part in this increase? There has been quite a bit of media coverage about raising the highest marginal tax rate. Have higher tax rates generated greater tax revenues historically? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss the effects of the government shutdown on the U.S. economy. What percentage of U.S. GDP is comprised of Federal consumption and investment? The national unemployment rate remains below 4%. Tune in to find out which states have better unemployment numbers than others and where the chances of a global recession stand.
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we look back at the stock market in 2018. After the fourth quarter volatility, is the stock market now more fairly valued? The German economy is a driving force in the EU. Could their slowdown signal a recession in the Euro area? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at corporate debt issuance in 2018 versus issuance in 2006. Are corporations taking on more or less debt than they did before the Financial Crisis? We also discuss how Brexit could complicate the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland. What could be different with this border when the UK leaves the EU? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at how E-commerce is shaping economies across the globe. The U.S. accounts for the most revenue per user, but which country has the most E-commerce users? Unemployment in the U.S. continues to be below 4%, but which states are faring better than others? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss the effects of rising interest rates. The Fed is expected to announce another interest rate hike in mid-December. How does this effect the U.S. housing market? With market unpredictability being a media focus, we compare stock market volatility in 2018 versus historical averages. How is Europe’s economy holding up with news of Brexit and China slowing? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss the most recent GDP numbers. The GDP estimates point to a very strong economy, but is it growing too fast? With the holiday season on the horizon, we take a look at credit card borrowing and the growth of retail sales. How does retail growth in the U.S. compare to China? Tune in to find out!
On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss where the trend in stock buybacks is headed. Are we on pace to set a new record for stock repurchases in 2018? Kentucky ranks as the highest U.S. state for auto manufacturing output per capita, and trends in the Kentucky jobless claims report aid in signaling where U.S. auto sales are headed. Does the recent jobs report signal a slowdown in the auto industry? Also, how have mortgage rates affected housing affordability? Tune in to find out!