Sharkey, Howes & Javer

This week on “Inside the Economy”, we discuss Employment and Inflation. We are currently seeing elevated costs of employment, along with low jobless claims, but what does that mean for the economy going forward? Inflation continues to remain at elevated levels, but will the Federal Reserve raising interest rates help to bring it back down? Tune in to learn about this and more! Key Takeaways: • Oil above $100 • Natural gas prices increase • 30-year mortgage rates up to 5% • 2021 average tax returns see a boost