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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on June 3, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 6-03-2019

During a shortened week, economic data consisted of a downwardly-revised but still-strong Q1 GDP report, continued low jobless claims, and mixed consumer confidence. Housing data was again mixed to a bit weaker.
Equity markets around the world lost significant ground on the week, as existing (China) and new (Mexico) trade issues drove sentiment in developed nations, while emerging markets gained ground. Bonds again rallied with U.S. treasury rates falling to their lowest levels in several years. Commodities also were hit, due to a recent sharp decline in crude oil prices, which offset higher prices for grains.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on May 29, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-28-2019

Economic data for the week included slightly disappointing housing sales, and weaker durable goods orders, but jobless claims that remained status quo at a strong cyclical level.
Equity markets globally generally lost ground as trade tensions between the U.S. and China intensified. Bonds, as expected, fared well as investors fled from risk—pushing down interest rates. Commodities were mixed, with weather affects pushing commodity prices higher, while higher inventories and slowdown concerns damped sentiment for crude oil.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on May 20, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-20-2019

Economic data for the week included weakness in retail sales and industrial production, while several regional manufacturing surveys, jobless claims, consumer sentiment, and housing stats came in stronger than expected.
Equity markets in the U.S. and in emerging markets ended the week with declines, while developed foreign regions gained slightly on net. On the other hand, bonds and real estate fared decently as interest rates declined. Commodities gained, despite the stronger dollar, due to agriculture and energy affected by sector-specific factors, such as weather and geopolitics.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on May 13, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-13-2019

Economic data for the week included ongoing mixed to lower reports for producer and consumer inflation, little changed conditions but lower demand for bank loans, and continued positive jobs markets and claims data.
Equities fell across the globe last week, due to threats and eventual implementation of U.S.-China tariffs. Government bonds fared well as flows moved away from risk, while credit lagged a bit. Commodities were mixed to lower, with little change in either the dollar or crude oil prices.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on May 7, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 5-06-2019

Economic data for the week was characterized by a Federal Reserve meeting where policy was left unchanged. Positive data included a very strong employment situation report, and gains in consumer confidence, while the ISM services index tempered, but remained expansionary. On the negative side, the ISM manufacturing index and regional manufacturing data came in below expectations.
U.S. and foreign equity markets both gained slightly on the week, despite mixed growth and policy news. Bonds were flat to slightly negative, as interest rates ticked just a bit higher. Commodities lost ground, led by lower prices for crude oil due to concerns over a near-term supply glut.

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Fed Update

Posted on May 1, 2019 by LSAConnect

Fed Note:

As predicted, today’s FOMC meeting ended with no change in policy, with all members on board with keeping the fed funds rate within a range of 2.25-2.50%. The formal statement was very little changed, noting continued strength in the labor market and economic growth; however, household and business spending were noted as slowing in the first quarter.

Demonstrated by the drama of the V-shaped financial market reaction from Q4-2018 through Q1-2019, many strategists have been surprised by the speed and magnitude of the Fed’s change in tone from moderately hawkish to much more dovish. The accompanying deceleration in economic progress around year-end has caused fed funds futures probabilities to now price in about a 50% chance of a rate cut by September and 65% chance of one by December, which is a different story than the Fed’s own comments over the past several months of ‘patience,’ and that more rate hikes could come prior to cuts.

The dashboard of Fed mandate items looks similar to recent readings, and while the most recent data is mixed to lackluster, there appear to be hopes for stronger growth in some camps slated for later in 2019. On net, in looking at all measures, conditions continue to look relatively neutral.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on April 29, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-29-2019

Economic data for the week was highlighted by advance first quarter GDP that came in stronger than expected, solid durable goods orders and new home sales, while existing home sales and jobless claims came in a bit worse than expected.
U.S. equity markets gained due to decent corporate earnings results, while foreign stocks were held back a bit by a stronger dollar. Bonds gained as interest rates ticked down over most of the yield curve. Commodities lost ground on average, with early gains in crude oil retreating by week’s end.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on April 23, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-22-2019

Economic data for the week included stronger-than-expected retail sales, jobless claims and a tighter trade deficit, several regional manufacturing indexes showed mixed results, while housing starts again struggled.
In a shortened week, U.S. equity markets were mixed, while foreign stocks gained slightly. Bonds were generally flat with little change in underlying interest rates. Commodities fell slightly, with a minimal rise in crude oil offset by declines in other sectors.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on April 15, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-15-2019

In a light week for economic data, producer and consumer prices rose a bit more than expected on the headline side, due to higher recent energy prices. Positive news included jobless claims again reaching multi-decade lows, while, on the negative side, the government JOLTS report indicated fewer job openings.
Global equity markets experienced gains for the week, with foreign stocks helped by a weaker dollar. However, bonds fell back as interest rates ticked higher and the treasury yield curve again turned positive for the most part. Commodity indexes gained due to higher prices for crude oil and agriculture.

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Posted on April 8, 2019 by LSAConnect

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on April 8, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-08-2019

Economic data for the week featured a decline in ISM services, retail sales and durable goods orders, while the employment situation report showed decent recovery growth from poor winter results in prior months, ISM manufacturing measures rebounded and jobless claims again reached multi-decade lows.
U.S. equity markets gained on the week, with positive economic and labor data, as did foreign equities with the better sentiment. Bonds, however, suffered declines as long-term interest rates ticked higher. Commodities rose due to continued gains in the price of crude oil, as well as agriculture.

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on April 1, 2019 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 4-01-2019

Economic news for the week included a downward revision to last quarter’s economic growth in the U.S., mixed housing results, manufacturing sentiment and consumer sentiment, but a stronger trade balance.
U.S. equity markets gained ground last week, while foreign stocks declined a bit, after being negatively affected by a stronger dollar. U.S. bonds rose for another week, with slower global growth pulling down interest rates and future expectations for yields generally. Commodities were mixed, with oil prices creeping upward slightly.

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