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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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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 – 7-21-2025

Posted on July 21, 2025 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 7-21-2025 Economic data included gains in industrial production, retail sales, housing starts, and consumer sentiment. Inflation came in a bit higher than expected on the consumer side, surpassing the minimal change in producer inflation. Equities were mixed globally, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-05-2024

Posted on March 5, 2024 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 3-05-2024

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