Stephen H Akin
Consumer Prices Hot
CPI shows inflation continues to run above expectations CPI for all items rose 0.4% in February; gasoline and shelter up In February, the...
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 66 min read
Ides of March
Investment ideas as we move into March 2024 “There is a tide in the affairs of men Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;...
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 144 min read
Sustaining Economy
Data continues to support pricing power for some as others squeezed by costs Just as a ship continues its forward momentum after reducing...
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 21 min read
January Surprise
Labor Market stays Hot as January Jobs add 353,000 January job gains far outstripped expectations for an increase of 185,000, the latest...
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 175 min read
FRB Beige Book
The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic conditions across the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. It...
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 113 min read
Bitcoin 11
The SEC gave the green light to multiple financial firms to offer spot bitcoin ETFs. The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday...
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 411 min read
AI's 2024 Best Investments
Akin Investment looks ahead for the best investments of 2024 As you’re deciding what to invest in, you’ll want to consider a number of...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 30, 20234 min read
Happy New Year
Start the year off right with a free financial review Akin Investments now in Charleston, South Carolina! COME SEE OUR NEW CHARLESTON...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Crypto ETFs
Could Crypto ETFs be allowed if transactions settle in cash? The SEC doesn't want broker-dealers to handle cryptos directly. So bitcoin...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays and all the best to you in the year to come! As we come to the end of the year here are a few savvy financial moves to...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Santa Claus Rally
Commentators often refer to a Santa Claus Rally when the stock market rises in December. The Santa Claus Rally is just one of many...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 29, 20234 min read
Beige Book shows slowing
The final Beige Book report of 2023 has been released by the FRB of Atlanta. This report was prepared by the Federal Resereve Bank of...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Banks Borrow More
The Bank Term Funding Program continues increase. The Bank Term Funding program that was created in March 2023 shows that banks are...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Moody's Downgrade
"This is a decision I disagree with" Statement from Treasury Secretary Yellen Front Running this weeks meeting between President Biden...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 14, 20232 min read
U.S. Economy in Global Context
U.S. Outpaces on Economic Growth, Labor Market Strength, and Inflation Reduction The U.S. Department of the Treasury released an analysis...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 14, 202311 min read
Liquidity and Financial Stability
Fed ACH operator "Electronic Processing Network" experienced delays in deposit posting From the Federal Reserve: “On November 3, 2023, a...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 10, 20236 min read
Veterans Day
Invites you to join in the celebration of our Veterans! Each year we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation....
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 9, 20233 min read
IRS Increases 401k & IRA limits
The Internal Revenue Service announced increased limits into individual retirement plans. 401(k) limit increases to $23,000 for 2024, IRA...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 5, 20233 min read
Akin Investments
Your Expert Partner in a Complex World In today's complex financial landscape, it's crucial to have a partner who understands the...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Savvy Year End Moves
As we approach year end here are some financial strategies to consider. Here’s How To Gift Stock Shares to Your Loved Ones This Holiday...
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