With all of the incoming U.S. macroeconomic data, news headlines blaring, and economist opinions galore, there still seems to be no basic, formal, logical framework available on how to visualize our current economic situation. Our Chief Equity Strategist and Economist, John Blank, has input on that. He’s here now.1. John, you wrote that earlier this month in your economic outlook. I paraphrased it a bit. But what do you mean by that?2. You said you have two inputs to lift the confusion on our economy. What are they?3. What are those inputs currently saying about this economy?4. Are these inputs the deciding factor on how high the Fed hikes rates?5. How does the latest CPI data factor in here?6. Has any of this changed your outlook for GDP going forward?7. Globally, other major central banks around the world are raising their interest rates also to address their inflation issues. This as the U.K. has a new leader. For Europe, energy costs are a big issue as well. Will the Eurozone and the U.K. topple into a recession, due to soaring energy costs?8. How can individuals stay on top of macroeconomic trends?9. A few Strong Buy stocks on your radar include Arista Networks ANET, Albemarle ALB and ST Microelectronics STM.Our Chief Equity Strategist and Economist, John Blank, talking about the economic picture in light of macroeconomic data. With John, I’m Terry Ruffolo. FREE Report: The Metaverse is Exploding! Don’t You Want to Cash In? Rising gas prices. The war in Ukraine. America's recession. Inflation. It's no wonder why the metaverse is so popular and growing every day. Becoming Spider Man and fighting Darth Vader is infinitely more appealing than spending over $5 per gallon at the pump. And that appeal is why the metaverse can provide such massive gains for investors. But do you know where to look? Do you know which metaverse stocks to buy and which to avoid? In a new FREE report from Zacks' leading stock specialist, we reveal how you could profit from the internet’s next evolution. Even though the popularity of the metaverse is spreading like wildfire, investors like you can still get in on the ground floor and cash in. Don't miss your chance to get your piece of this innovative $30 trillion opportunity - FREE.>>Yes, I want to know the top metaverse stocks for 2022>>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM): Free Stock Analysis Report Albemarle Corporation (ALB): Free Stock Analysis Report Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research