Policy

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• A Look at Tax Increase Proposals

  Our Outlook

  • Andrew Schmitt
  • 02-11-2019
  • Economy
  • Policy

  Taking a look at the recently proposed 3% wealth tax and raising the top marginal income tax rate to 70%.

• Much Ado About Tariffs

  Our Outlook

  • Andrew Schmitt
  • 03-06-2018
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Policy

  Recently announced tariffs on steel & aluminum imports has created an economic commentary uproar. Should you be concerned?

• Tax Reform & Economic Impact

  Our Outlook

  • Andrew Schmitt
  • 01-26-2018
  • Policy

  In addition to reducing corporate & personal tax rates, recent tax reform has already resulted in dozens of U.S. Corporations announcing; new employee bonuses, increased minimum wage, new hiring intentions and new capital spending.

• FOMC Rate Decision – November 2017

  Our Outlook

  • Andrew Schmitt
  • 11-06-2017
  • Policy

  The FOMC left the target rate unchanged at 1.00% – 1.25% effective November 1, 2017

• FOMC Interest Rate Decision – June 14, 2017

  Our Outlook

  • Andrew Schmitt
  • 06-15-2017
  • Policy

  The FOMC raised short term interest rates by 1/4 percent to 1.00% effective June 14, 2017.