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Weekly Economic Update – 7-13-2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic data highlights last week included a slight decline in ISM services, although the metric stayed in solid expansion, along with a drop in existing home sales. The FOMC meeting minutes continued to show concern over the duration of the … Continue reading →

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July 2026 Model Update Schedule

Posted on July 10, 2026 by LSAConnect

Portfolio Revision | Strengthening Portfolio Construction in the New Capital Cycle Over the past several weeks, the LSA Investment Policy Committee has completed its scheduled mid-year review across all mutual fund and ETF model portfolios. While these revisions were finalized … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 6-29-2026

Posted on June 29, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 6-29-2026 Economic data included a revision upward for Q1 U.S. GDP growth, continued gains in personal income and spending, strength in manufacturing and services PMI data, and a reversal upward in consumer sentiment. However, durable goods orders and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 6-22-2026

Posted on June 22, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 6-22-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, gains in retail sales and industrial production, while housing starts and homebuilder sentiment deteriorated. Equities rose globally in response to the U.S.-Iran preliminary … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 6-15-2026

Posted on June 15, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic data included rises in consumer and producer prices, which were expected, but still not necessarily celebrated. Though, existing home sales and consumer confidence showed some improvement. Equities saw positive results around the world, with renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 6-8-2026

Posted on June 8, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 6-8-2026 Economic data included improvement in manufacturing and services ISM indexes, in addition to strong gains in the May employment situation report, led perhaps some temporary factors. Equities fell back for the first time in weeks as technology-related … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 6-3-2026

Posted on June 3, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 6-3-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included U.S. GDP growth being downgraded slightly for Q1, stronger durable goods orders, mixed housing metrics, along with continued weak consumer spending. Equities experienced gains globally for the most part last … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-26-2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic data included mixed results for manufacturing and services PMI surveys, coupled with a drop in housing starts and further declines in consumer sentiment. Equities saw gains around the world, with hopes for progress in the Middle East conflict, as … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-18-2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-18-2026 Economic data included gains in industrial production and retail sales, while consumer and producer price inflation moved higher along with recent higher oil prices. Equities ended flattish to lower in the U.S., and negative in international markets, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-11-2026

Posted on May 11, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-11-2026 Economic data included the April employment situation report coming in more strongly than expected, in addition to improvements in new home sales. On the other hand, ISM services and JOLTS job openings fell back, and consumer sentiment … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-4-2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-04-2026 Economic data for the week included the Federal Reserve keeping policy interest rates on hold, as expected. U.S. GDP for the first quarter grew in line with trend for Q1, in addition to gains in durable goods, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-27-2026

Posted on April 27, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-27-2026 Economic data included gains in retail sales, as well as improvements in S&P Global PMI data for manufacturing and services. These offset further declines in consumer confidence. Equities were mixed in the U.S. and emerging markets last … Continue reading →

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