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Macro Terms with a Little Bit of Covid-19

Current Numbers on Unemployment and What it means As the war against COVID-19 rages on, it is important to look at the numbers and see how this virus has effected the economy. Throughout this article, we will look at what key factors have been effected throughout this pandemic and what the numbers mean, as well as mentioning and briefly describing what some of those key macro terms actually represent.One of the most heavily watched data points throughout this pandemic has been unemployment.

by Garek Schultz
Domestic, Macro

Bond Yields are Explaining the Market | Domestic

Bond Yields are Explaining the Market The market has been pretty unpredictable recently but if we are to take a look at bond yields, it can help us investors know what might happen in the market. The treasury note has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7% year to date. This could be why the markets have done well recently too. Stock price estimates are formed from formulas containing yields, and with lower yields it can help pull down discount rates. This can make future earnings more valuable, althou

by Director
Domestic

School Closings and Long-Term Damage | Domestic

School Closings Could Cause Long-Term Damage to the U.S. Economy As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the U.S., elementary and secondary schools across the nation have been forced to shut down and transition to remote learning to reduce the spread of the virus. These closures have an obvious effect on learning in the short-term, as many schools were unprepared to convert their curriculum to digital platforms. However, school closings could also have a massive effect on the long-term

by Director
Domestic

Domestic | The Costs of Shutting Down | Mar 24th-Mar 31st

Big Business Steps Up As Covid-19 continuesto rip through countries, it leaves behind a chaotic and beaten economy. Thepandemic has forced many businesses and even whole sectors to close in order tostop the spread of the virus. In times like this it is important to seek out positivityand resist being swallowed up by all the negative news. Many larger companiesare providing us with that beacon of hope. As the virus continues crippling the economy, it leaves many gaps. Larger companies are ste

by Director
Macro

Macro | Impacts of Covid-19 | March 24th-31st

America's Largest Relief Bill The coronavirus has left the world's markets volatile and staggering.  Aggressive actions are being taken to prevent these losses from becoming extraordinary.  President Trump signed a $2 trillion dollar stimulus package into law.  This is the largest relief bill that the United States has ever signed.  It includes additional unemployment insurance and also will support aid to many struggling Americans.  It is predicted that millions of Amer

by Director
International

International | OPEC+ and COVID in EU| Mar 22nd 2020

Follow-Up on Oil War & European Prevention Efforts UPDATE: European Stage of the Coronavirus Epidemic Italy has surpassed China in total deaths at nearly 5,500, making it the new epicenter of the virus. The entire country is completely shut down and off limits, and any movement within the country has even been restricted. Over the course of the last week we have seen lots of development in the variety of restrictions which European countries are putting in place to comba

by Derek Kagen