Anton Bayer's note on the week since 2022. Markets, the economy, and the occasional essay, written for clients who want to understand what is happening without being told what to do about it.
Atom feedCNBC reported today that consumers are spending more this year than in recorded history. Based on a survey conducted by CNBC, Consumers have increased their holiday spending by 31% over 2022 based on their survey. The av
Anton Bayer · December 20, 2023 · 6 min read
For years now, I have enjoyed taking people flying and introducing the peaceful, miraculous experience of flight. However, from the moment I take off, I think principally of one key aspect of the flight, and that is the
Anton Bayer · December 13, 2023 · 4 min read
The seasonal increase in job openings is typically a great time for students and entry-level workers to get jobs with short-term income opportunities. Unfortunately for most businesses, finding qualified employees has be
Anton Bayer · December 6, 2023 · 5 min read
The U.S. stock market, often a measure of economic health, has shown a noteworthy uptick just in time for Thanksgiving gratitude. The S&P 500 index, a benchmark for U.S. equities, has increased by 2.2% in the past week.
Anton Bayer · November 22, 2023 · 4 min read
Now that Halloween is over, the winter holidays have officially started. Although Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Lowes, and every other box store thought the Christmas season started in August.
Anton Bayer · November 16, 2023 · 5 min read
Last week, the major indices had their best week this year, with the major indices rising from 4.6% to 6.77%. Below is a chart of the returns of the indices last week:
Anton Bayer · November 8, 2023 · 4 min read
The stock market is always moving as investors adjust their portfolios to their perspective of the economy and their stock holdings. The result is the actual value of stocks is rarely held as prices fluctuate above and b
Anton Bayer · November 1, 2023 · 5 min read
There is a peculiar relationship between investors, economic news, and the major media. Investors are trying to predict the future of the stock market based on economic data being released, and the major media, whose onl
Anton Bayer · October 18, 2023 · 7 min read
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its August report surveying small business owners on their views of their business and the economy. The NFIB index reading came in a little below the previo
Anton Bayer · October 10, 2023 · 4 min read
It seems the scammers are out in greater force than ever. More alarming is their increasing success in scamming honest people out of their hard-earned money. As a result, I wanted to share with you many True Stories of s
Anton Bayer · October 4, 2023 · 10 min read