Category Archives: Economic News

Weekly Economic Update – 2-2-2026

Posted on February 2, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 2-2-2026 Economic news for the week included the Fed keeping policy short-term interest rates steady. On the positive side, durable orders rose, as did housing prices to a lesser degree, while consumer confidence fell back sharply and producer … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-26-2026

Posted on January 27, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-26-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included an upward revision for 3rd quarter U.S. GDP, gains in personal income and spending, expansionary showings for S&P manufacturing and services, and some improvement in consumer sentiment. Equities were mixed globally, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-20-2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-20-2026 Economic data included consumer price inflation coming in steady, but still elevated, as did producer price inflation. Industrial production and retail sales came in positively. New and existing home sales rose, but homebuilder sentiment continued to weaken. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-12-2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-12-2026 Economic data included improvements in ISM services, mixed results for housing starts and the December employment situation report. On the more lackluster side, ISM manufacturing and JOLTs job openings declined. Equities gained globally last week as the … Continue reading →

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2026 Tax Rate Schedule: Planning Ahead with Purpose

Posted on January 9, 2026 by LSAConnect

The release of the 2026 Tax Rate Schedule is more than a technical update — it’s an important reminder that smart tax planning is rarely about a single year. For investors, retirees, and advisors alike, the real value comes from understanding how … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 1-05-2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 1-05-2026 In a light year-end week, economic data included slight gains in home prices, lower jobless claims, and Federal Reserve minutes that again pointed to diverging points of view on the committee. Equities were mixed for the week, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-29-2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 12-29-2025 Economic data included U.S. GDP for Q3 coming in stronger than expected, while industrial production was flattish, and durable goods and consumer sentiment weakened. In a seasonally-light trading period, global stocks saw decent gains. Bonds ticked up … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-22-2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 12-22-2025 Economic data last week included improved consumer inflation readings (albeit tainted due to a missing month), a stronger than expected employment situation report (also colored by the shutdown’s lack of data), and gains in retail sales, existing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-15-2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic news for the week included another quarter-percent policy interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, a seasonal rise in jobless claims, and stronger-than-expected job openings data. Equities were mixed globally, with U.S. value and small caps among the strongest. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-8-2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 12-8-2025 The economic data release schedule has begun to normalize, with last week showing gains in personal income and spending, ISM services, industrial production, and consumer sentiment. These offset the weaker ISM manufacturing and ADP employment reports. Equities … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 12-01-2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 12-1-2025 On a short holiday week, economic data included gains in retail sales and durable goods orders, as well as higher producer price readings, decelerating home prices, and continued weak consumer confidence. However, the recent government reopening meant … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 11-24-2025

Posted on November 24, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 11-24-2025 Economic data began to slowly flow again, following the record-long government shutdown, although scheduling remains delayed for a variety of releases. Last week’s highlights included the employment situation report for September coming in a bit stronger than … Continue reading →

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