The Impact of Stimulus on Recent Economic Activity

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Since the Fed first signaled in early November that the rate hike cycle was likely over, economic data has continued to hold up or even improve in some areas. Overall, current economic data does not suggest an elevated risk of a recession in the near term as the job market remains strong, corporate earnings have held up, and the Leading Economic Indicators had their first positive month-over-month report in two years. In this month’s video, Ross Bramwell discusses one element that may help explain why the much-anticipated recession has so far not occurred.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/eBpQZHgmOnQ

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Ross Bramwell, CFA

Principal

Ross joined Homrich Berg in 2013. He has 20 years of experience across the accounting, financial services, and investment industries. Currently, he serves as a member of the Homrich Berg Investment Committee and manages the firm’s real estate platform. Ross leads the due diligence efforts within real estate which covers commercial real estate, such as multifamily, office, industrial, retail, among others, as well as residential. He also takes the lead on client communications and presentations that focus on the economy and markets. He often participates in client meetings to discuss investment allocations, the markets, and private alternatives.