ECONOMIC REVIEW1 Over the weekend, after weeks of military buildup and failed diplomatic talks, the United States and Israel launched coordinated air strikes across Iran, targeting nuclear and military infrastructure, prompting swift Iranian retaliation across the region and sharply escalating the risk of a broader Middle East conflict.2 The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.5% […]
brought to you by Philip Blancato, Osaic's Chief Market Strategist ECONOMIC REVIEW1 Last week the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were not valid. The Court did not address the issue of refunds. It is estimated that these tariffs have raised between […]
brought to you by Philip Blancato, Osaic's Chief Market Strategist ECONOMIC REVIEW1 A brief government shutdown delayed the release of certain labor market–related economic data, which is now expected to be released one week later. The ISM Manufacturing PMI, a measure of manufacturing activity, came in stronger than expected at 52.6. A number above 50 […]
If you are still using Windows 10, it’s time to take notice: Microsoft ended free security support on October 14, 2025. This means your computer is now significantly more vulnerable to cyber threats. Without regular security updates, new weaknesses in the system aren’t fixed—creating ‘open doors’ for hackers. Why It’s Vulnerable No More Security Patches: […]
brought to you by Philip Blancato, Osaic's Chief Market Strategist ECONOMIC REVIEW1 The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing index for May registered 48.5, falling short of the 49.3 consensus and indicating a third straight month of contraction in the industrial sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. […]
For Immediate Release Leesburg, VA – Angela Bender, managing partner at AMJ Financial Wealth Management, completed her semiannual training with America’s IRA Experts at Ed Slott and Company, LLC by participating in a workshop that took place October 24-25, 2024. The invite-only workshop, attended by members of Ed Slott’s Master Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM, offered […]