Despite the opinions and predictions, nobody knows what will cause what stocks or markets to rise or fall, at what points in time.

Last year probably didn't end as strongly as it appears, and Q1 probably wasn’t as weak as suggested.

We have yet to see investors decisively conclude a recession is inevitable amid the economic crosscurrents.

The slowdown in the rate of inflation last month was aided by food and energy prices.

While there are plenty of companies begging for workers, there is a mismatch in skills.

Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% annual goal.

The political will to reform Social Security seems strong and bipartisan.

The Federal Reserve shifts its language on rate hikes.

As a result of Silicon Valley Bank's failure, we are headed for short-term volatility in the markets.

Why another surge in consumer spending in February and March seems unlikely.