Category Archives: Economic News

Economic Update 1-21-2025 U.S. stocks reversed back upward last week, as markets celebrated the Wed. CPI report, which was still sticky, but a bit cooler than expected, which drove down long-term yields. Sentiment also appeared to be helped by the … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-14-2025 U.S. stocks fell back as higher interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment, with small caps now having reached -10% correction territory since late November, while large caps have held on significantly better. The week was shortened … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-06-2025 U.S. stocks finished 2024 strongly, with the S&P up over 25%, representing the second straight year of gains of 20%+. Though, the full short week ended negatively, with what appeared to be some profit-taking, late seasonal adjustments, … Continue reading →

Economic Update 12-30-2024 U.S. stocks saw gains on net for the short week, despite a pullback by Friday, with additional pressure from higher long-term interest rates. Nearly every sector saw gains, led by energy, health care, communications, and financials, while … Continue reading →

Economic Update 12-23-2024 U.S. large cap stocks continued their gains last week, with the S&P, Dow, and NASDAQ reaching more all-time highs, while small caps fell back. Growth outperformed value by the largest margin in over a year, led by … Continue reading →

Economic Update 12-16-2024 U.S. large cap stocks continued their gains last week, with the S&P, Dow, and NASDAQ reaching more all-time highs, while small caps fell back. Growth outperformed value by the largest margin in over a year, led by … Continue reading →

Economic Update 12-9-2024 U.S. large cap stocks continued their gains last week, with the S&P, Dow, and NASDAQ reaching more all-time highs, while small caps fell back. Growth outperformed value by the largest margin in over a year, led by … Continue reading →

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 →