Rapid Reaction: UAW Strike
The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is impacting factories at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, etc.) with 146 thousand workers being authorized to strike. The union is seeking 40% pay increases and four-day workweeks among other demands. If a full strike occurred, it would be similar in size to the 1998 UAW/GM strike […]
A Review of the Current Debt Ceiling
Background The US government is facing a critical decision regarding the debt ceiling, a cap on government borrowing that affects only the ability to pay existing bills, not to approve more spending. Currently, the US is getting perilously close to the current limit of nearly $31.4 trillion, at which point it could lose the ability […]
The SVB Situation and Your Financial Picture
You’ve likely heard the news that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has experienced a financial shock. In a matter of a few short days, Silicon Valley Bank lost its funds and went under. So, let’s get into the facts that can help put this event into context. The Series of Events Before interest rates started to […]