Tight Labor Market, Market Volatility, and Billions in Renewable Investment

Tight Labor Market, Market Volatility, and Billions in Renewable Investment

Australia’s labor market continues to show remarkable resilience, with underutilization data revealing just how tight employment conditions have become. While total employment naturally grows alongside population increases, what stands out is the intensity of workforce participation and demand for labor. Underutilization — which combines unemployment with underemployment (people who want more hours but cannot get … Read more

Art Laffer on Energy, the Economy, and America’s Biggest Challenges

Art Laffer on Energy, the Economy, and America’s Biggest Challenges

Renowned economist Art Laffer believes the U.S. economy is on solid footing, but he argues that unlocking domestic energy, fixing healthcare pricing, and increasing housing supply are critical to sustaining long-term growth. Energy as the Backbone of Economic Growth Laffer emphasized that while “energy dominance” may be a debatable phrase, freeing up American energy production … Read more

Inflation Cools to 2.4% as Markets Weigh Fed Rate Cuts and a Shift Toward Value Stocks

Inflation Cools to 2.4% as Markets Weigh Fed Rate Cuts and a Shift Toward Value Stocks

Inflation in the United States continues to ease, with the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing prices rising 2.4% year-over-year, lower than many economists expected. Declines in gas prices and used vehicle costs were the main drivers behind the softer inflation reading, offering relief to both consumers and financial markets. Speaking on the outlook, Jeremy … Read more

Why More Married Couples Are Keeping Their Money Separate

Why More Married Couples Are Keeping Their Money Separate

For generations, marriage followed a familiar financial script: love, marriage, then combined bank accounts. But that tradition is rapidly changing. A growing number of couples are choosing to keep their finances separate—even after tying the knot—and recent surveys show the shift is significant. More than 50% of couples today report having no joint bank accounts … Read more

Markets Slip as Investors Turn Defensive; Labor Market Shows Signs of Stabilization

Markets Slip as Investors Turn Defensive; Labor Market Shows Signs of Stabilization

U.S. stocks closed mostly lower after an initial uptick following January’s inflation data, as investors wrapped up a volatile week marked by heavy sector rotation and mixed economic signals. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest gain on the day, all major indexes finished the week in negative territory. The Dow ended the … Read more