Tag Archives: CPI
Fed Note
Fed Note: The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee took no action at their mid-September policy meeting, as expected, leaving the fed funds rate at the zero bound of 0.00-0.25%. Lately, the action seems to be happening between meetings. The Fed … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 9-14-2020 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included a tick upward in producer and consumer inflation, although levels remain tempered. Employment data remained mixed. U.S. equity markets declined last week, as profit-taking in certain higher-growth stock groups … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 9-8-2020 Economic data last week included mixed but generally pointed to expansion for manufacturing and services releases, as well as a better-than-expected employment situation report for August. U.S. and foreign equities both fell back last week, as … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 8-31-2020 Economic data for the week included higher than expected durable goods orders, continued strength in house prices and new home sales, and largely stable elevated levels of jobless claims. Global equity markets gained last week upon hopes … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 8-24-202 Economic data for the week included strength in a variety of housing metrics, continued improvement in a broad index of leading economic indicators, but a pullback in several regional manufacturing indexes. U.S. equity markets gained upon continued … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 8-17-2020 Economic data for the week included further gains in retail sales, and industrial production, among other measures. Consumer sentiment and jobs results also showed improvement, all of which look to a stronger showing for the third … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 8-10-2020 Economic data for the week included strength in ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing surveys, a better-than-expected employment situation report for July, and a slight improvement in jobless claims. Global equity markets inched higher last week with improved economic … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 8-03-2020 Economic data for the week included the Federal Reserve keeping monetary policy unchanged and accommodative, GDP for the 2ndquarter came in showing historical weakness as expected, jobless claims remained elevated, while housing data showed signs of life … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 7-27-2020 Economic data for the week included stronger results for housing prices and sales activity, some of which was due to continued tight inventories. The index of leading economic indicators also showed signs of improvement. However, jobless claims … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 7-20-2020 Economic data last week included rebounds in retail sales, industrial production, and housing. Inflation metrics also showed a small creep up on prices for certain goods. Manufacturing data was mixed, while consumer sentiment weakened slightly. Equities in … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 6-29-2020 Economic data last week included higher than expected durable goods orders, along with mixed housing and jobless claims data. Inflation results remain tempered, as expected from low consumer demand. U.S. equity markets fell sharply last week with … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update 6-22-2020 Economic data continued to rebound last week from the troughs of commercial activity during lockdowns. Strength was pronounced in retail sales and industrial production, as well as carryover into the index of leading economic indicators. U.S. and … Continue reading
