Category Archives: Economic News

Weekly Economic Update – 11-17-2025

Posted on November 17, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 11-17-2025 Economic data remained sparce last week, but as the federal government shutdown ended, coming weeks should see a more normal report flow. Equities were mixed, with foreign stocks seeing gains, offset by declines in U.S. large cap … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 11-10-2025

Posted on November 10, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 11-10-2025 Economic data was again limited due to the federal government shutdown, but included improvements in ISM services and ADP employment, while ISM manufacturing and consumer sentiment fell back to varying degrees. Equities were largely down around the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 11-03-2025

Posted on November 3, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 11-03-2025 Economic data from the U.S. government remained on hold, while private sources showed housing prices flattening, and continued challenged consumer sentiment. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-percent, as markets already expected. Equities were mixed … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 10-27-2025

Posted on October 27, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 10-27-2025 Economic data remained sparce as the federal government shutdown continued, with the exception of CPI inflation, which remained high, but somewhat cooler than expected. Private sources included gains in manufacturing and services PMI, as well as existing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 10-20-2025

Posted on October 20, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 10-20-2025 Economic data remained sparce with the U.S. government shutdown continuing beyond its second week. Stocks rebounded upward last week as U.S. earnings season began. Bonds also saw gains as interest rates fell, helped internationally by a weaker … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 10-13-2025

Posted on October 13, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 10-06-2025 Economic data included an improvement in the ISM manufacturing report, although it stayed in contraction, while ISM services fell to neutral. Several reports weren’t published because of the Federal government shutdown, including the closely-watched employment situation report. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 10-06-2025

Posted on October 6, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 10-06-2025 Economic data included an improvement in the ISM manufacturing report, although it stayed in contraction, while ISM services fell to neutral. Several reports weren’t published because of the Federal government shutdown, including the closely-watched employment situation report. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 9-29-2025

Posted on September 29, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 9-29-2025 Economic data included a revision higher for Q2 U.S. economic growth, as well as strength in durable goods orders and new home sales. Jobless claims have stabilized after a few unusual weeks, including some fraudulent activity. Consumer … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 9-22-2025

Posted on September 22, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 9-22-2025 Economic data include the Federal Reserve reducing policy short-term interest rates by a quarter-percent, as expected. Gains were seen in retail sales and industrial production, regional manufacturing surveys saw mixed results, while housing starts and homebuilder sentiment … Continue reading →

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Fed Note – 9-17-2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by LSAConnect

At the September meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee voted to reduce the Fed funds rate by -0.25% to a range of 4.00-4.25%. This was not without some outside drama, though, as the committee vote was the first … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 9-15-2025

Posted on September 15, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 9-15-2025 Economic data released last week included producer price inflation coming a bit flatter than expected, while consumer price inflation inched higher in a variety of areas. Equities gained around the world, notably by the most in emerging … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 9-08-2025

Posted on September 8, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 9-08-2025 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included stronger ISM services and manufacturing PMI surveys, while the August employment situation report came in again weaker than expected. Equities experienced gains worldwide to varying degrees, largely upon hopes of … Continue reading →

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