Economy

The job numbers are notoriously premature and subject to massive revisions later on. Be patient since we believe a phenomenal earnings season is about to begin.

Rising bond yields delayed the Santa Claus Rally, which may turn into a powerful “January Effect,” if we see long-term bond rates meander lower.

The U.S. labor market ends 2024 on a high note.

A wave of layoffs swept across industries in 2024, with job cuts hitting a 15-year high, excluding pandemic year 2020.

A combination of bird flu, state regulations, and fluctuations in demand have sent egg prices skyrocketing.

Overall, 2024 has been a great year for markets, and 2025 promises to deliver more of the same. Here are my six predictions for the coming year.

Big corporations are bringing employees back and CEOs are working to make the office experience feel ‘worth it’ to persuade employees to return.

A Santa Claus rally was sparked by the November PCE report, so the stock market is rallying into Christmas and should also rally into the New Year!

The Federal Reserve expects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 as inflation pressures weigh on monetary policy.

If the manufacturing sector resumes growing, 4 percent annual U.S. GDP growth is possible.

Since touching the bottom of the pandemic-fueled market crash in 2020, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq have surged by about 136 and 192 percent, respectively.

Elevated menu prices are keeping Americans from eating out. Major brands are dropping prices or offering more promotions to get them back.

Amid the chaos in the world, the U.S. remains an economic oasis. The U.S. remains food- and energy-independent, which other countries cannot claim.

Facing payroll tax shortfalls and an outstanding loan, the program is unable to build up reserves ahead of the next recession, analysts said.

U.S. consumer confidence rose in November, buoyed by optimism around job availability, easing inflation expectations, and reduced concerns about a recession.

As the U.S. celebrates its 10th National Apprenticeship Week, California works toward a goal of half a million apprentices by 2029.

Over the next three years, millions of dollars in grants are expected to be used to fund job creation projects across California’s 13 economic regions.

Given the job figures, one analyst said state voters were wise to reject a minimum wage increase in the November election.