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Weekly Economic Update – 8-10-2026
Economic data included increases in ISM manufacturing and services indexes. The monthly employment situation report disappointed, with far slower growth than expected, although the unemployment rate also declined. Equities rose globally last week, helped by decent economic data and better … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 8-04-2026
Economic Update 8-04-2026 Economic data for the week included the U.S. Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold, U.S. GDP for Q2 growing at a pace slightly below trend, as well as moderate gains in personal income and spending, durable … Continue reading
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Weekly Economic Update – 7-27-2026
Economic Update 7-27-2026 In a light week for economic data, S&P services PMI continued to increase, while manufacturing data flattened out, although both remained plagued by higher inflation. New home sales reversed course and rose, although to a minimal degree. … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 7-21-2026
Economic data last week included recent month improvements in consumer and producer inflation, as well as consumer sentiment, tempered results in industrial production and retail sales, and a mixed bag of housing data. Based on flare-ups in the Middle East, … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 7-13-2026
Economic data highlights last week included a slight decline in ISM services, although the metric stayed in solid expansion, along with a drop in existing home sales. The FOMC meeting minutes continued to show concern over the duration of the … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 6-29-2026
Economic Update 6-29-2026 Economic data included a revision upward for Q1 U.S. GDP growth, continued gains in personal income and spending, strength in manufacturing and services PMI data, and a reversal upward in consumer sentiment. However, durable goods orders and … Continue reading
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Weekly Economic Update – 6-22-2026
Economic Update 6-22-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, gains in retail sales and industrial production, while housing starts and homebuilder sentiment deteriorated. Equities rose globally in response to the U.S.-Iran preliminary … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 6-15-2026
Economic data included rises in consumer and producer prices, which were expected, but still not necessarily celebrated. Though, existing home sales and consumer confidence showed some improvement. Equities saw positive results around the world, with renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 6-8-2026
Economic Update 6-8-2026 Economic data included improvement in manufacturing and services ISM indexes, in addition to strong gains in the May employment situation report, led perhaps some temporary factors. Equities fell back for the first time in weeks as technology-related … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 6-3-2026
Economic Update 6-3-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included U.S. GDP growth being downgraded slightly for Q1, stronger durable goods orders, mixed housing metrics, along with continued weak consumer spending. Equities experienced gains globally for the most part last … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 5-26-2026
Economic data included mixed results for manufacturing and services PMI surveys, coupled with a drop in housing starts and further declines in consumer sentiment. Equities saw gains around the world, with hopes for progress in the Middle East conflict, as … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update – 5-18-2026
Economic Update 5-18-2026 Economic data included gains in industrial production and retail sales, while consumer and producer price inflation moved higher along with recent higher oil prices. Equities ended flattish to lower in the U.S., and negative in international markets, … Continue reading
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