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Weekly Economic Update – 2-23-2026

Posted on February 24, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-23-2026 Economic data for the short week included fourth quarter U.S. GDP growth coming in slower than expectations, stronger personal income and spending as well as industrial production, while several housing metrics were mixed, but remained generally in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – February 17, 2026

Posted on February 20, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-17-2026 Economic data for the week included a strong January jobs report, albeit with methodological nuances, flattish retail sales, and weaker weather-impacted existing home sales. Consumer inflation came in cooler than expected, mostly due to lower energy prices. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 2-9-2026

Posted on February 9, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-9-2026 Economic data for the week included ISM manufacturing moving back into expansion, ISM services staying in expansion, some improvement in consumer sentiment, but weaker job openings and claims data. Another partial government shutdown paused the release of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 2-2-2026

Posted on February 2, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-2-2026 Economic news for the week included the Fed keeping policy short-term interest rates steady. On the positive side, durable orders rose, as did housing prices to a lesser degree, while consumer confidence fell back sharply and producer … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-26-2026

Posted on January 27, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-26-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included an upward revision for 3rd quarter U.S. GDP, gains in personal income and spending, expansionary showings for S&P manufacturing and services, and some improvement in consumer sentiment. Equities were mixed globally, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-20-2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-20-2026 Economic data included consumer price inflation coming in steady, but still elevated, as did producer price inflation. Industrial production and retail sales came in positively. New and existing home sales rose, but homebuilder sentiment continued to weaken. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-12-2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-12-2026 Economic data included improvements in ISM services, mixed results for housing starts and the December employment situation report. On the more lackluster side, ISM manufacturing and JOLTs job openings declined. Equities gained globally last week as the … Continue reading →

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2026 Tax Rate Schedule: Planning Ahead with Purpose

Posted on January 9, 2026 by LSAConnect

The release of the 2026 Tax Rate Schedule is more than a technical update — it’s an important reminder that smart tax planning is rarely about a single year. For investors, retirees, and advisors alike, the real value comes from understanding how … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-05-2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-05-2026 In a light year-end week, economic data included slight gains in home prices, lower jobless claims, and Federal Reserve minutes that again pointed to diverging points of view on the committee. Equities were mixed for the week, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-29-2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 12-29-2025 Economic data included U.S. GDP for Q3 coming in stronger than expected, while industrial production was flattish, and durable goods and consumer sentiment weakened. In a seasonally-light trading period, global stocks saw decent gains. Bonds ticked up … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-22-2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 12-22-2025 Economic data last week included improved consumer inflation readings (albeit tainted due to a missing month), a stronger than expected employment situation report (also colored by the shutdown’s lack of data), and gains in retail sales, existing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-15-2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic news for the week included another quarter-percent policy interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, a seasonal rise in jobless claims, and stronger-than-expected job openings data. Equities were mixed globally, with U.S. value and small caps among the strongest. … Continue reading →

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