Fed Looks To Test Recovery With Tapering Before Hiking Rates
For months, the Federal Reserve has hinted it wants to taper off its $120 billion-a-month support of the U.S. economy before raising interest rates. When will it start?
Potential Biden-Proposed Tax Changes Becoming Clearer
Consider proactive steps even though final tax policy is still uncertain.
August Inflation: Transitory, Not Transitioned
Slowing consumer price increases consistent with AMG’s view that post-pandemic reopening was responsible for spike in early 2021.
Notes on the Economy – 3Q 2021 Summary
New COVID-19 variants pose a threat to an otherwise positive global economic outlook. Learn more about how that impacts investors in our 24-page report.
Jackson Hole: Tapering, Tightening, Timelines, and Tantrums
A taper tantrum unlikely, yet monetary policy’s path is dependent on still-evolving economic circumstances.
Housing—Past the Peak?
Residential investment fell in Q2 on easing demand for new and existing homes.
AMG Chips in Fore Kids to Succeed in a Global Economy
On Monday, August 30, 2021, AMG will join Junior Achievement® Rocky Mountain (JA) at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, CO for the Junior Achievement Golf Classic. From teaching financial literacy in the classroom, volunteering at JA Finance Park, and advising on the JA Stock Market Challenge, AMG employees actively support JA’s mission to inspire and prepare young…
Climate Tech Is on the Rise, Creating Compelling Opportunities
American ingenuity is proving itself yet again as companies innovate cleaner, cheaper alternatives to petroleum-based products, creating new markets and changing supply chains along the way.
Guacamole May Cost More—but That’s Ok
It’s a quandary: Restaurant, hotel and other service-sector workers were laid off by the millions during the pandemic lockdown—now those businesses can’t fill their job vacancies, just when Americans are ready to spend money.
New Super-Cartel Manipulating Oil Production and Prices
Russia and Saudi Arabia team up to create OPEC+, a super-cartel that suppresses oil production, manipulates markets and drives oil prices up.