Insights

Five Charts for the Week That Was: December 5, 2025

Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including holiday shopping, gas prices, and electricity costs.

I’m a Financial Planner: If You’re a High Earner, You Need an 18-Month Safety Net

Unwrapping Your Estate Plan for Your Kids: A Gift That’ll Keep Giving Long After the Holidays

Five Charts for the Week That Was: November 21, 2025

Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including unemployment claims, payroll employment growth, federal tax refunds, trade deficit, and money supply vs. inflation.

The Ultimate Luxury in an Uncertain Job Market

Five Charts for the Week That Was: November 7, 2025

Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including home insurance, rare earths, credit card delinquencies, gold, and apartment rent.

FOMC Commentary – October 29, 2025

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to lower the Federal Funds rate target range by 25bps, from 4.25%-4.5% to 4%-4.25%. The context provided for this move was as important as the interest rate cut itself, slowing employment growth but continued inflation at levels “somewhat” higher than desirable.

Five Charts for the Week That Was: October 24, 2025

Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including home insurance, rare earths, credit card delinquencies, gold, and apartment rent.

Five Charts for the Week That Was: October 3, 2025

Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including US consumer sentiment, vehicle sales, US agriculture, oil prices, and private sector jobs.

U.S. Government Shutdowns and Risk Markets

Five Charts for the Week That Was: September 19, 2025

Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including inflation, US consumer sentiment and demand, as well as job revisions and jobless claims.