Since 2012, Anton Bayer's Weekly UPdate has examined markets and the economy, continuing a market and economic commentary tradition that began in 2002. Each week, Anton looks past the headlines to the data shaping the discussion.
Engineers are remarkably gifted at creating solutions to problems no one knew existed—at least, not the average person. Take the humble public restroom. Once upon a time, we all managed just fine with the trusty twisty-k
Anton Bayer · November 12, 2025 · 8 min read
Last week, we closed out our 2025 Client Appreciation Events with a fantastic evening at Top Golf. A little drizzle didn't stop the fun, and once the skies cleared, it was the perfect night to conn
Anton Bayer · November 5, 2025 · 3 min read
If you missed the market rotation mid-last year to gold and precious metal miners, you may be asking if it’s too late to jump on. Recognizing the precious metal positive trend, we started adding gold and silver miners in
Anton Bayer · October 29, 2025 · 5 min read
Investors are enjoying a robust stock market rally with NASDAQ and possibly the S&P 500 completing three consecutive years of 20%+ annual gains. Meanwhile, Berkshire Hathaway has amassed a record-breaking cash reserve, r
Anton Bayer · October 22, 2025 · 7 min read
Small business owners have endured a difficult four years. Before the global COVID-19 pandemic, many were benefiting from economic growth between 2017 and 2020. But when the pandemic struck, supply chains became strained
Anton Bayer · October 14, 2025 · 5 min read
My selection of economic topics to write about is getting narrowed as multiple reporting Federal agencies have stopped releasing economic data due to the Federal government shutdown. However, just before the government s
Anton Bayer · October 8, 2025 · 4 min read
Unlike most other countries, the US GDP of economic activity is predominantly driven by consumer spending. Consumer sentiment levels should provide a forecast of rising or falling future spending if the theory that disco
Anton Bayer · October 1, 2025 · 5 min read
Last week, we reviewed the changes in prices from manufacturers and producers. Based on the reports from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual increase of the Producer Price Index (PPI) declined in August to 2.6%
Anton Bayer · September 24, 2025 · 6 min read
To determine the future costs of consumer goods, one needs to monitor the costs to producers. If producer costs go up, then it is only a matter of time until your costs increase at the retail level.
Anton Bayer · September 17, 2025 · 6 min read
For the past four years, Matt and I have been attending the annual Future Proof Conference that is entirely outdoors along the beach in Huntington Beach, CA.
Anton Bayer · September 10, 2025 · 8 min read