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Economic Update 3-17-2025 Economic data included consumer and producer price inflation that came in a bit cooler, and better than expected, although the trend remains above target. Jobless claims fell, despite stress about federal layoffs and carryover to the private … Continue reading →

Economic Update 3-10-2025 Economic data included a lackluster but positive ISM manufacturing report, while ISM services again improved further into expansion. The employment situation report for February came in decently, within expectations, although the unemployment rate also rose slightly. Equities … Continue reading →

Economic Update 3-03-2025 Economic data included U.S. GDP for Q4-2024 coming in unchanged, but Q1 expectations were revised downward. Personal income and spending were strong, while PCE inflation continued to decelerate. Housing data was mixed with home prices continuing to … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-24-2025 On a week shortened by President’s Day, economic data included mixed results for regional manufacturing, while leading economic indicators fell back from the prior month, as did consumer sentiment and home starts and sales. Equities fell back … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-18-2025 Economic data was highlighted by consumer price inflation that came in hotter than expected, as did producer price inflation. Positive results were seen in industrial production, while retail sales fell back for the month, with perhaps weather … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-10-2025 Economic data for the week included strength in broad manufacturing measures, while services decelerated but remained strong. Other releases were mixed, with construction spending up, while consumer sentiment declined. The January employment situation report showed slower job … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-03-2025 Economic news for the week included the FOMC keeping short-term interest rates unchanged, while U.S. GDP for Q4 came in above-trend but below the prior quarter, and personal income/spending positive. Gains in new home sales accompanied continued … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-27-2025 In a shortened quiet week for economic releases, data included gains in existing home sales, while the leading index of economic indicators declined, as did consumer sentiment. Equities gained, especially abroad along with a weaker U.S. dollar … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-21-2025 Economic data included the positive news of consumer and producer price inflation coming in softer than expected, while industrial production and housing starts also saw strong gains for the month. Also, retail sales increased, albeit to a … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-14-2025 Economic data for the week included ISM services continuing to improve into solid expansion and an employment situation report for December that came in far stronger than expected. Equities fell back, along with the positive economic news … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-06-2025 In a New Year holiday-abbreviated week, economic data included an improved (but still contractionary) ISM manufacturing report, minimally-changed construction spending, and continued movement higher for residential home prices. Equities fell globally last week, in contrast to a … Continue reading →

Economic Update 12-30-2024 In a holiday-shortened week, economic data included declines in durable goods and consumer confidence and a rise in new home sales. Equities gained around the world last week, with developed markets outearning the U.S. and emerging markets. … Continue reading →