The 2026 Property Tax Squeeze: Drivers and Mitigation Strategies
If you opened your latest property tax assessment with a wince, you are far from alone. Recent industry data suggests that nearly two-thirds of U.S. property owners were caught off guard by their most recent bills, and the increases are running well ahead of broader inflation. The good news is that property taxes, unlike many fixed costs, […]
Five Charts for the Week That Was: April 24, 2026
Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including consumer sentiment, gas prices, retail sales, and real wage growth.
A Quiet Open Before a Potentially Historic Week – April 27, 2026
Good morning, Last week offered a split-screen market performance. Major U.S. equity indices finished little changed on average, while international developed markets were hit hard—falling roughly 3% on renewed concerns over global energy supplies. Then the U.S.-Iran peace talks broke down over the weekend. Despite the geopolitical backdrop, U.S. futures are flat this morning as […]
Week of April 26, 2026 – Weekly Economic Commentary
April ends with a flurry of important economic numbers and a heavy dose of Federal Reserve drama. The current range of estimates for first quarter US GDP growth is a fairly wide 1%-2.5% and anything close to 2% will be considered a quite good number. When the preliminary estimate for GDP growth is posted on Thursday, it will […]