Sharkey, Howes & Javer

This week on “Inside the Economy”, we assess household net worth and assets, commercial real estate, and the Dollar. The U.S. consumer has a strong balance sheet; specifically, with checking and savings. What does that mean for overall market exposure? The trade-weighted dollar continues to drive upwards and proving to still be a strong dollar. What does a strong dollar mean on the global scale? Tune in to learn more! Key Takeaways: • 10-year bond rate is steady at 4.25% • U.S. GDP at 3.2% in Q4 of 2023 • U.S. Fed Trade-Weighted Broad Dollar Index at 121