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Weekly Economic Update

A busy week of economic data releases boosted by an upward revised Q2 real GDP growth rate, a double-digit monthly gain of durable goods orders in July and better than expected consumer confidence going into the back-to-school shopping season. Mixed … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic data points from the week were quite good, and showed a continued rebound of conditions. Inflation, as measured by CPI at least, rose at a tempered pace we’ve come to expect. Equities and other risk assets were higher, with … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Data was mixed on the week, with retail sales disappointing, but surveys and sentiment still decent on the manufacturing/small business end. Equity markets deflected geopolitical concerns and gained, as did bond prices with interest rates falling a fraction of a … Continue reading

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** DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 5 DAYS FROM TODAY!!**

  LSA National Conference  September 17-19, 2014  Kansas City, MO   ** DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 5 DAYS FROM TODAY!!**     YOU MUST REGISTER BY AUGUST 18, 2014.   The hotel WILL sell out for the Plaza Art Fair & rooms … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic data reports for the week were relatively good, led by ISM non-manufacturing, factory orders and the Fed’s Senior Loan Officer Survey showing positive results. Stocks experienced a more volatile week as events in the Ukraine raised anxiety again, which … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

A jam-packed week of economic data releases boosted by a faster Q2 real GDP growth rate, a stronger ISM manufacturing reading in July and upbeat consumer confidence levels. Weaker housing sales data in June, and in-line results for July’s payroll … Continue reading

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Fed Note

Fed Note: The Federal Reserve met today and proceeded according to the recent plan.  The taper continued, with Treasury/MBS purchases being wound down from $35 bil./mo. to $25 bil./mo.  At this pace, QE Fed buys should end by October.  Other … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update: Economic data was mostly focused on inflation and housing: CPI was up marginally, while housing stats were mixed—remaining below trend for an economic recovery. Stock markets were a mixed bag, with larger-cap stocks performing a bit better than … Continue reading

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Second Quarter 2014 LSA Economic Update

Second Quarter LSA Economic Update July 22nd, 2014 LSA has posted the 2Q14 Economic update report.  Here were some of the high level thoughts:

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update Economic data was mixed to positive on the week, with solid results in some portions of retail sales, as well as the Empire and Philly Fed surveys; while other data, such as housing starts and sentiment, lagged a … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update It was a light week for economic data domestically, and little new geopolitical news. Equity markets sold off on the week, helped in no way by the troubles of the second largest bank in Portugal, which was having … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

Economic Update   Economic data was mixed early in the short week, but several industrial indicators remained in positive territory and the Friday employment report boosted investor spirits. Stock markets gained on par with stronger sentiment.  In line with this … Continue reading

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