by Ricci L. Reber, Ph.D. | Apr 17, 2026 | Blog, The Reber Report
Recession Signals Rising: Inflation, Weak Labor Market & Oil Shock | Reber Report April 2026 The U.S. economy is more fragile than headline data suggests, with growth narrowly supported by high-income spending, AI investment, and leverage. Recent oil shocks from...
by Ricci L. Reber, Ph.D. | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Market Commentary
Yesterday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve’s policymaking body, announced its decision to hold short-term rates steady, ending the series of three straight rate cuts that closed out 2025. Both stocks and bonds sold off the past two days,...