Sharkey, Howes & Javer

This week on “Inside the Economy”, we focus on the consumer and corporate profits. The labor force participation rate is climbing and has almost returned to pre-pandemic lows. Mortgage rates are rising, up almost to 5% on a 30-year fixed. Will this impact household spending? How about savings? Corporate profit margins turned in another good quarter. Tune in to learn about this and more! Key Takeaways: • Oil stays around $100 per barrel • Mortgage payment to income ratio climbs • Major indices have started to rebound from recent lows.