Carl Tannenbaum

Tug Of War

The summer has once again brought a miasma of wildfire smoke across wide stretches of the nation, leading to hazy views and slower acti

By Carl Tannenbaum

Lock, stock and barrel, a British phrase, originally referred to the three essential components of a firearm. Over

By Carl Tannenbaum

I really struggle to understand my utility bills. They often run to several pages, with sections describ

By Carl Tannenbaum

We had a data center at my first banking job. It was a dusty room filled with old Federal Reserve Bulletins, Economic Reports of th

By Carl Tannenbaum

Productivity is an essential component of economic success. It allows for growth without inflation; compensates for demograph

By Carl Tannenbaum

While the Middle East is still far from calm, it does appear the worst of the volatility in the region is in the past. The U.S.-Ira

By Carl Tannenbaum

Circumstances since 2020 have repeatedly demonstrated how adaptable the economy is in the face of new challenges. We see no reason fo

By Carl Tannenbaum

The announcement of an extended ceasefire in the Middle East is welcome news. The accord, which is scheduled to be sign

By Carl Tannenbaum

An increasing number of our neighbors are now retired. As they have made that transition, their sensitivity to the costs of l

By Carl Tannenbaum

Economies around the world aren’t just reliant on AI investments for growth. The appreciation of AI stocks has supported spen

By Carl Tannenbaum