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 […]
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 […]