Recent Articles from William Rutherford
April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
The healthy jobs market has allowed the Federal Reserve time to focus on its key goal of taming inflation. The Fed鈥檚 campaign to lower inflation still has a way to go.
Bulls vanquish bears; outlook promising for stock market | Opinion
Market watchers are no longer focused on every word of Federal Reserve governors, but rather have come to accept that good news can and is happening without rate cuts.
Riding the wave of innovation: a surge in market optimism | Opinion
As companies reported earnings in February, evidence of the broad acceptance and monetization of AI tools powered stocks to new record highs.
Markets experience a melt-up; Goldilocks is everywhere | Opinion
Technology stocks dominated, surging to new records as news about widespread adoption of AI tools permeated company results. However, the market rally did not broaden out across other sectors.
Financial markets defy pundits and soar to record highs | Opinion
The 10-year Treasury slipped below 4 percent and the markets took off like a rocket for a much-desired year-end Santa Claus rally culminating in a nine-week win streak.
November was one to remember | Opinion
As we arrive at the end of the year, all eyes still turn to the Fed.聽Interest rates continue to be the focus.
As economy and markets diverge, will emerging rally continue? | Opinion
The economy has been generally strong, while the stock market has struggled under the weight of ever-increasing interest rates.
Bull markets don’t die of old age; they are murdered by the Fed | Opinion
The Fed persists in its interest rate mantra of higher for longer, and segments of the economy are slowing, notably real estate.
Fluctuating interest rates and market volatility: bumps in the road | Opinion
As interest rates increased and the threat of more increases prevailed, the market tumbled. Conversely, when rates decreased, the market rallied. The ride has been volatile.
Economic expert: The sky is not falling | Opinion
Indicative of growing optimism in the U.S. is Paul Krugman, who writes for the N.Y. Times. In a recent article, he said that inflation seemed to be fading without a recession.
What a difference a year makes: U.S. equities surge in first half of 2023 | Opinion
As the Federal Reserve took its foot off the brakes, interest rates declined and stocks powered ahead.
Despite Federal Reserve’s efforts, jobs and equity markets prove resilient | Opinion
With the debt ceiling problem out of the way for now, the Fed can turn its attention back to dread inflation.
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion