Sharkey, Howes & Javer

Inside The Economy with SH&J: Bond Rally & Midwest Flooding

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss the recent bond rally that have sent yields downward. What has been the cause of this rally and do the recent tariff talks have anything to do with it? The Midwest is experiencing near record flooding; what kind of impact will this have on agriculture in the area? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: Debt & Brexit Effects

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at corporate debt issuance in 2018 versus issuance in 2006. Are corporations taking on more or less debt than they did before the Financial Crisis? We also discuss how Brexit could complicate the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland. What could be different with this border when the UK leaves the EU? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: E- Commerce & Unemployment

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at how E-commerce is shaping economies across the globe. The U.S. accounts for the most revenue per user, but which country has the most E-commerce users? Unemployment in the U.S. continues to be below 4%, but which states are faring better than others? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: Rising Interest Rates & U.S. Housing

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss the effects of rising interest rates. The Fed is expected to announce another interest rate hike in mid-December. How does this effect the U.S. housing market? With market unpredictability being a media focus, we compare stock market volatility in 2018 versus historical averages. How is Europe’s economy holding up with news of Brexit and China slowing? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: Slowing The Economy & Retail Sales

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss the most recent GDP numbers. The GDP estimates point to a very strong economy, but is it growing too fast? With the holiday season on the horizon, we take a look at credit card borrowing and the growth of retail sales. How does retail growth in the U.S. compare to China? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: Stock Buybacks & Kentucky Jobs

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss where the trend in stock buybacks is headed. Are we on pace to set a new record for stock repurchases in 2018? Kentucky ranks as the highest U.S. state for auto manufacturing output per capita, and trends in the Kentucky jobless claims report aid in signaling where U.S. auto sales are headed. Does the recent jobs report signal a slowdown in the auto industry? Also, how have mortgage rates affected housing affordability?  Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: Chinese Stocks & The Fed

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we discuss the Fed’s recent rate increase. Is there an end in sight for these rate hikes?  We review manufacturing indexes both domestically and globally. The U.S. remains in a slow growth mode, but what about the rest of the world?  Over a billion dollars left the Hong Kong stock market recently, is recent performance to blame? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: Home Prices & Manufacturing Sentiment

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we take a look at home prices in markets around the country. With mortgage rates creeping up, what kind of affect is this having on the real estate market? Manufacturing sentiment in the US continues to be strong, but where is the sentiment trending in foreign countries? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: Trade, China, & Corporate Profits

On this week’s Inside the Economy with SH&J, we turn our focus to the Guangdong province in China. Guangdong is used as a barometer for how global trade is doing. With the talk of U.S. tariffs over the past few months, how has this affected manufacturing and exporting in Guangdong and what does it mean for global trade? The U.S. stock market is continuing to flirt with all-time highs, are corporate profits growing to sustain the stock valuations? Tune in to find out!

Inside the Economy w/ SH&J: New Stock Market Highs

On this week’s Inside the Economy, we discuss the current bull market for the U.S. stock market.  How does it compare to other bull markets, and what is the driving force behind it? In addition, there has been a lot of talk in the news about the Turkish Lira. What other emerging market currencies are at risk of a crisis, and what kind of effect would it have on the U.S. economy? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more!