Sharkey, Howes & Javer

This week on “Inside the Economy”, we take a look at the consumer and financial stress in the system. Headline inflation came down year over year in the month of March. Many of the supply side contributors seem to be returning to pre-pandemic levels, however the consumer seems to be staying strong. How will this impact the Fed’s decision making for the rest of the year? Tune in to learn about this and more! Key Takeaways: • 2-year Treasury around 4% • Oil on the rise to about $83 per barrel • Mortgage rates still above 6.25%