The labor market is humming along in spite of headwinds from the Trump administration’s tariffs. Until we see signs of weakening in the economy, mortgage rates are likely to remain near their current levels. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, more than expected. The
Uncertainty has been the flavor of the month in April on Wall Street. Tariffs of 10% are still in place on most countries, leaving investors wondering about inflation and recession prospects as consumer and business sentiment decline rapidly. President Donald Trump also continues to flip-flop on his most extreme tariff policies almost daily. When will
It’s been a busy week and a half for financial advisors, as their clients’ portfolios have seen historic moves. The S&P 500’s 10.5% plunge from April 3 to 4 was among the steepest two-day drops ever recorded in market history. The skyrocketing comeback on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump lifted his excess tariffs for most