Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026U.S. manufacturing continued to expand in September, but inflation is flashing a red light. The ISM Manufacturing PMI held at 54.5, with stronger new orders and solid production. Surging prices paid reflect widespread cost pressures from the Iran war and tariffs. 010
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"Last Word" is a regular feature in my weekly newsletter on Substack. This week, famed Oklahoma-born comedian Will Rogers opined about American values and the national debt all at once, back in 1933. Find my Hamrick Brief website on the web and sign up for the Substack. 000
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Visiting General Washington’s mansion. My fifth-great-grandfather, Benjamin Hamrick, served under General George Washington, including at Valley Forge, in the Revolutionary War, making my appreciation for Washington deeply personal. 010
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 15/08/2026This IBM PC debuted 45 years ago this month for $1,565, nearly $6,000 in today's dollars. Now, far more computing power fits in your pocket for less. “Then & Now” is a regular feature in my weekly newsletter, The Hamrick Brief. thehamrickbrief.substack.com/i/210504249/... 000
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 14/08/2026On the air with a new sign for The Hamrick Brief, which you can find on Substack. thehamrickbrief.substack.com 000
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The economy can look okay on paper and still feel lousy in real life. That makes it a good time now to look at the Misery Index. It's a simple measure combining inflation and unemployment. thehamrickbrief.substack.com/p/misery-ind... 000
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 13/07/2026In 1970, Alvin Toffler warned that the pace of change would overwhelm us. He was right. Toffler called it Future Shock. In this week's Hamrick Brief: four forces reshaping our world, and the one that matters most for survival. Read more via Substack: thehamrickbrief.substack.com/p/the-surviv... 000
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 19/06/2026After a consequential week, where the U.S economy stands, and what you need to know. Read more via The Hamrick Brief on Substack: thehamrickbrief.substack.com 000
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Inflation isn't getting any better. And any increase at this point is just piling on after the post-COVID surge of 30%. The Consumer Price Index: up 4.2% over the past year, paced by surging costs of energy, shelter, and food. Check out The Hamrick Brief on Substack. thehamrickbrief.substack.com 010
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 20/05/2026The federal debt has hit a new milestone. But elected officials are not talking about it. Guess who pays the bill. It's what I write about in this week's edition of The Hamrick Brief on Substack. 010
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 26/03/2026From Torsten Slok, chief economist, Apollo: For every $5 the U.S. government collects in taxes, $1 goes toward paying interest on the debt. 062
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 02/07/2025A new Bankrate economist survey outlines challenges ahead associated with a slower job market, persistent inflation, and tariffs. www.bankrate.com/banking/fede... 010
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 20/05/202510 downside risks for the U.S. economy per Torsten Slok, Chief Economist, Apollo. 111
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Congrats to my nephew who is Grammy winning producer! 010
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 02/02/2025When you’ve lost The Wall Street Journal, that’s saying something. 020
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 31/12/2024After seeing this sight at my local Macy’s today, I have more questions than answers. 220
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 13/12/2024I could have told you that, Washington Post. She’s a treasure! @michellesingletary.bsky.social 040
Mark Hamrick @hamrickisms.bsky.social · 22/11/2024On the surface, consumer sentiment is stable, continuing to firm according to the latest University of Michigan reading. But beneath the surface, a huge divide remains based on political identity and expectations. 020