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Economic Update 11-18-2024 U.S. stocks pulled back last week, in a reversal of pre- and early post-election gains. By sector, financials and energy eked out gains of a percent each for the week to lead, each with hopes for benefits … Continue reading →

Economic Update 11-11-2024 U.S. stocks were little changed in the early part of the week, before the results of Tuesday’s general election. The strong Republican showing resulted in a strong rally starting Wednesday, with votes still being counted to determine … Continue reading →

After a long campaign season, with key policy points discussed ad nauseum, the following serves as a status update of several more economically-oriented issues. Considering that major policy changes tend to require Congressional approval, the outcomes of the Senate and … Continue reading →

Economic Update 11-04-2024 U.S. stocks fell back as a whole last week, with notable weakness in large cap growth offset by lesser declines in value and minimal change in small cap stocks. By sector, communications gained over a percent (mostly … Continue reading →

Economic Update 10-28-2024 U.S. stocks lost ground for the first time in six weeks, as higher interest rates associated with an assumed more drawn-out Fed rate cut cycle and perhaps higher future deficits post-election weighed on sentiment. By sector, consumer … Continue reading →

Economic Update 10-21-2024 U.S. stocks saw continued gains last week, led by continued reinvigorated strength in small cap stocks over large. By sector, utilities, financials, and materials led the way with gains of roughly 2% or more. Energy was the … Continue reading →

Economic Update 10-14-2024 U.S. stocks reached new record highs again last week. Sector results were mixed, with technology and industrials leading with gains of over 2% for the week, followed by financials, while utilities pulled back by over -2%. Real … Continue reading →

Economic Update 10-07-2024 U.S. stocks were mixed early in the week, with decent economic data coupled with Fed Chair Powell again reiterating in a high-profile speech that “more cuts” would be coming, but also downplaying the speed, as the FOMC … Continue reading →

Economic Update 9-30-2024 U.S. stocks gained last week on the heels of benign U.S. economic data and announced stimulus measures in China. Results by sector were mixed, with the strongest gains in materials (with items such as copper and certain … Continue reading →