Recent Blog Posts

Inflation Surprises: What It Means for Investors and the Mid-South

Recent inflation data has caught many economists off guard, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2025 rising 2.4% year-over-year—slightly higher than April's 2.3%. 

The Midday Market Roundup for Friday, June 13, 2025

Oil prices remain volatile as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to influence global energy markets.

The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Thursday, June 12, 2025

On June 12, 2025, global financial markets navigated a mix of softer U.S. inflation data, volatile trade negotiations, and heightened geopolitical tensions. 

Midday Market Roundup for Thursday, June 12, 2025

Global markets remain volatile as investors react to the latest developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations.

The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Wednesday, June 11, 2025

U.S. and global markets traded lower on June 11, 2025, as investors digested a lackluster outcome from U.S.-China trade talks, a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report, and persistent geopolitical and policy uncertainties

Midday Market Roundup for Wednesday, June 11, 20025

The surge in U.S. stocks was a direct response to President Trump's announcement of a trade deal framework with the United Kingdom. His suggestion of potential tariff reductions on China further fueled the market rally. 

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