by Robert C. Lawton | May 21, 2022 | Monday Morning Minute
Donald trump faces growing opposition from Republicans in the Senate, his endorsements of GOP candidates are losing some clout, and his overall approval polls have slipped. But try telling that to the oddsmakers, who make Trump the clear favorite to reclaim the presidency in 2024.
by Robert C. Lawton | May 14, 2022 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
This issue is top of mind for so many people. And it’s no wonder — borrowers and investors have been in an unusually low interest rate environment for more years than they might remember.
by Robert C. Lawton | May 6, 2022 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
The Fed knows it’s in a jam. Powell himself acknowledged inflation is “much too high” and the labor market is “extremely tight.” It is clear the Fed is acting swiftly and aggressively now precisely because those pressures are a clear risk to growth.
by Robert C. Lawton | Apr 23, 2022 | Monday Morning Minute
For those looking to position themselves for a promotion, below are some beneficial traits to consider.
by Robert C. Lawton | Apr 23, 2022 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
Covid-19, global supply-chain disruptions, frictions in reopening economies worldwide, and now Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are spawning many winners and losers in economies, financial markets and political structures.
by Robert C. Lawton | Apr 12, 2022 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
Here are seven takeaways from Northern Trust’s top economic analysts.
by Robert C. Lawton | Apr 8, 2022 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
Some countries are now regaining a degree of normality, though the threat of another variant-induced wave of disease remains. On this second anniversary, we reflect on ten things the world has learned through the course of the pandemic.
by Robert C. Lawton | Apr 2, 2022 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
It’s critical that investors distinguish the long-term structural factors choking supply chains from the issues that are only temporary.
by Robert C. Lawton | Mar 18, 2022 | Monday Morning Minute
So what can you to enjoy your work more, other than be born with the right personality, or sufficiently lucky (e.g., money, privilege, country, income, race, gender, and even IQ) to have access to better careers? Here are the factors you can control, and you should rationally aspire to influence, in order to be more satisfied with your job and career.
by Robert C. Lawton | Mar 18, 2022 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
While the Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office remains cautious in navigating today’s market volatility and understands the complications that the war-induced commodity shock delivers to the global economy, we are far from calling a U.S. recession. There are three reasons why.