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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 3-16-2020 In a very light week for economic data, producer prices fell sharply in February, while consumer prices increased slightly. Consumer sentiment also declined a bit, likely in keeping with uncertainty over coronavirus effects. However, over the weekend, … Continue reading

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LIVE TODAY: Market Update, Volatility and Revisions

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Model Update, Market Volatility & Portfolio Changes

Join us tomorrow, March 13, 2020 for a LIVE webinar.  We will be discussing model portfolio updates, volatility and model revisions.  To register,  please CLICK HERE.

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 3-09-2020 Economic data last week included slower ISM manufacturing, but stronger ISM non-manufacturing/services, construction spending and a positive employment report on Friday, which surpassed expectations. U.S. and foreign equity markets experienced another topsy-turvy week, ending with a net … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 3-02-2020 While overshadowed by volatile financial markets last week, economic data included strong housing results and prices, decent increases in consumer confidence, as well as durable goods orders that declined less than expected. Equities in both U.S. and … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 3-02-2020 While overshadowed by volatile financial markets last week, economic data included strong housing results and prices, decent increases in consumer confidence, as well as durable goods orders that declined less than expected. Equities in both U.S. and … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 2-25-2020 On a shortened holiday week, economic data included stronger regional manufacturing results, a rebound in the broader measure of leading economic indicators, and decent housing data. U.S. and foreign equity markets fell back last week as the … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 2-18-2020   Economic data for the week included improvements in retail sales, jobless claims, and consumer sentiment; industrial production declined for the month, led by some idiosyncratic factors. Consumer and import price inflation remained tempered, in line with … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 2-10-2020 Economic data for the week featured an unexpected rebound in manufacturing sentiment, continued strength in non-manufacturing/services sentiment, as well as an upside surprise for the employment situation report for January. Global equity markets recovered last week, with … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 2-04-2020 Economic news for the week included the Federal Reserve taking no action on interest rates, and GDP gaining nominally for the last quarter of 2019. Durable goods came in better than expected, tempered results were seen in … Continue reading

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FED NOTE

Fed Note: The FOMC completed their January meeting, with no stated changes in monetary policy, and no dissents. The target fed funds rate remains at 1.50-1.75%. The formal statement was little changed, noting low inflation and economic growth expanding at … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update 1-27-2020 In a lighter week for economic numbers, home prices and sales both increased, while the index of leading economic indicators showed a decline to end the year. Global equity markets all fell due to global concerns over … Continue reading

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