My last post talked about rates, and truth be told, rates and inflation have dominated most economic talk the last year-plus. And I’m no exception. But there’s another aspect to the economy that isn’t discussed as much, and although this other aspect is a very good thing, it is also part of the very reason for inflation and… Read More »
As most of us know, rates “only” went up 25 basis points in January, causing many to breathe a sigh of relief. After a tumultuous 2022 which saw large increase after large increase (including a record four consecutive 75 basis point increases), there was a feeling in the air of “maybe it’s ending soon”. I appreciate (and somewhat… Read More »
When I read the recent news of Southwest Airlines canceling thousands of flights, I couldn’t help but think of software financing. To refresh your memory, during the busy holiday travel season, Southwest Airlines canceled a great majority of their flights. At first they blamed the weather, but that narrative didn’t last long. After all, every other competing airline,… Read More »
Happy New Year! Whew… that was some ride 2022 took us on. Between the Fed going wild on rate hikes to whispers of possible recession to fuel prices to Fletch finally hitting again on a sports prediction, 2022 was quite interesting. 2023 promises to be pretty unique, so let’s get to it with another year of Fletch Predicts,… Read More »
Here we are, in the final days of 2022. It’s been an… interesting year, but we could say that for the last three years, right? 2022 was the year of inflation and interest rate hikes, both of which I’ve discussed at length in this blog. But there’s no getting around it – high inflation and rising interest rates… Read More »