Steve's Market Insights

Treasury rates have surged to their highest levels in recent years due to a combination of concerns around inflation, oil prices, the national debt, and the Fed. The 10-year Treasury ...

Market forces shaped by a Fed divided over interest rate policy, oil prices continuing to drive inflation fears and continuing consumer and business investment spending despite uncertainty

Recent tensions between the White House and Federal Reserve have brought the topic of Fed independence into focus. This is because there can be a natural friction between elected officials ...

Social Security, one of the most important government programs for retirees, has evolved over its 90-year history. As the aging population grows, so too do concerns about whether Americans will ...

After months of negotiations, a new tax and spending bill was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4. This new budget is far-reaching, including making ...

President Dwight Eisenhower is often quoted as saying “what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” This perfectly captures the challenges many investors ...