by Zach Parks | Aug 21, 2026 | Macro
The U.S. economy had a tougher week than many would’ve liked, as concerns over rising government debt, higher long-term interest rates, and continued uncertainty around the war with Iran dominated the news over the past few days. Even though the economy has remained...
by Zach Parks | Jul 17, 2026 | Macro
Looking at this week’s headlines may lead one to think that the inflation fight was practically over. June’s CPI actually fell 0.4% for the month, the steepest drop since April 2020, pulling the annual rate down to 3.5% from 4.2% in May. On paper, that looks...
by Zach Parks | Jun 19, 2026 | Macro
This week, the global macroeconomy was driven by three things: the debut of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at his first FOMC meeting, the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, and continued uncertainty over inflation. The Federal Reserve held rates steady during Kevin...
by Zach Parks | Jun 5, 2026 | Macro
The U.S. economy delivered another sign that it is coming back to reality. While investors entered the week focused on slowing growth, the labor market once again surprised people, complicating expectations for Fed Policy in the second half of 2026. The headline came...
by Zach Parks | May 28, 2026 | Macro
The biggest story in the world right now isn’t inflation or policy changes. It’s a narrow, 21-mile-wide waterway between Iran and Oman that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Since late February, the Strait of Hormuz has been at the center of a military...
