By Shawn Snyder, Global Investment Strategist, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management The U.S. labor market has added nearly 3 million private sector jobs in the past year, and the unemployment rate remains close to 50-year lows. But will this hot streak last? While the Federal Reserve is trying to cool things down, we have reason to believe that … Read more
In a campaign video released on social media earlier today (May 23, 2024,) Kate Gallego launched her re-election. campaign for a final full term as Phoenix Mayor. The Mayor then reminded viewers of the substantial infrastructure, economic, and innovation accomplishments during her tenure including: The Mayor closed by saying: “That’s how we make sure Phoenix … Read more
Watch this interview with Allen Lichtman before reading: I don’t fully buy into Lichtman’s Keys theory, but it has proven a very effective predictive tool. We should pay attention to results. Polls this far out predict exactly NOTHING. The fundamental nature of such national races, however, does matter and does have predictive power. Lichtman is … Read more
Remember when the term ‘Infrastructure Week’ was a joke during the Trump/Pence years because the supposed ‘Great Builder’ could not get a Congress under his party’s control to pass an Infrastructure Law. They were more concerned with passing tax cuts for the rich, attempting to take away health care from millions, and confirming Supreme Court … Read more
At events not widely reported last month, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs took several steps to assist post-secondary education programs that could result in growing the vocational fields needed to move Arizona society forward this century. These steps, planted by the Governor’s education vision, may lead to a modern career pathways education program and an economically … Read more