Derek Felske

Manufacturing numbers, jobless claims, and hiring intentions all indicate that the Fed's goal of weakening the economy to slow inflation seems to be nearing. Eyes turn to earnings, where some analysts feel we'll learn much about what's to come. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss.

Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss banking industry turmoil, interest rates, and the increased probability of a mild recession.

The recent jobs report adds to signs that the Fed is at a crossroads. How much should rates be increased next? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss

The 2- and 10- year bond curve remain inverted, and rising. How will the Fed react to good economic data? Analysts now wait to see how many rate increases are in store for the rest of 2023. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss.

The PCE echoed earlier CPI and PPI indications that inflation continues to rise. How will the Fed react? Are we on track for three rate increases in 2023? Annex Wealth Management's Mark Beck and Derek Felske discuss.

Inflation stays hot, and consumer spending rose. Where's the recession the inverted yield curve seems to be predicting? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss.

The yield curve is the most inverted it’s been since the 1980s, which historically suggests a recession is imminent. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss why that may not be the case – and talk bull vs. bear perspectives.

A strong jobs report could throw a wrench into the Fed's plan to slow growth, with unemployment at a 50 year low. What does that mean for the Fed's job and when is the much-anticipated recession? Unique market circumstances could lead to unique historical outcomes. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss.

Markets were mixed as analysts look to the Fed's next meeting and earnings season. Are we headed for higher unemployment and a slowdown? What does the Fed want? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss.

A benign CPI report showed inflation cooling off, a sign that the Fed could pause increasing the Fed funds rate. The current environment offers alternatives to equities for some investors. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss.