Economic Outlook

Several indicators foreshadow a rocky six months.

The Department of Labor said the manufacturing and leisure-and-hospitality segments contributed to the gains.

The Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 75 basis points yesterday, but a boating/financial analyst says the lack of boat inventory remains a more significant problem.

Inflation and rising interest rates remain top of mind for consumers despite a strong labor market

Consumer spending is up, but so are inflation, housing prices, concerns about the war in Ukraine, and supply-chain disruptions from Covid-19 which are leading to mixed readings about consumer confidence

Major indexes declined sharply on Friday and Monday, as strict Covid lockdowns in China spooked investors.

How the war in Ukraine, potential new Covid-19 variants and rising inflation are impacting business.

Projections suggest growth will slow as rising prices and supply-chain problems persist

Experts cite omicron, inflation and a wage-price spiral among key concerns

As the world waits for the pandemic and its economic effects to subside, a new virus variant emerges.

Economic indicators continue to improve, though many economists are keeping a weather eye on inflation.

Consumer confidence dipped as pandemic deaths rose.

The economic impacts of the pandemic are showing.

Economic indicators continue to reflect a prolonged rally to normalcy. Will the Delta variant and labor shortages derail the train?

The widespread reopening continues.

The tide is rising. It’s time to ride the wave.

A positive jobs report, 3 million vaccinations per day and consumer confidence point toward economic recovery.

Promising outlooks for the year.

Will we see an economic shot in the arm this year?

Anticipating the changes that lie ahead in 2021

Housing is hot and consumer confidence continues to rise, but indicators suggest a slowing rebound

Housing is hot and consumer confidence continues to rise, but indicators suggest a slowing rebound.