Sharkey, Howes & Javer

This week on “Inside the Economy”, we discuss Inflation and the continued economic recovery. With inflation on everyone’s mind, we discuss where it sits currently, why it’s hanging around 3.6, and what makes us think those levels won’t be here to stay. In regards to the continued economic recovery, we are seeing continued strength in equity markets, increasing rent prices in both apartment and single-family homes, and jobless claims continuing to decrease. Tune in to learn about all this and more! Key Takeaways: - The yield curve flattens a touch over the past week - Crude Oil prices stay above 70 - Steady increases in both Employee Compensation and Gov’t Social Benefits