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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Economic Update 5-04-2026 Economic data for the week included the Federal Reserve keeping policy interest rates on hold, as expected. U.S. GDP for the first quarter grew in line with trend for Q1, in addition to gains in durable goods, … Continue reading →

Economic Update 3-30-2026 Economic data for the week included a slight gain in manufacturing PMI, but a minor decline in services PMI, although both remained in expansionary mode. Construction spending also fell back, as did consumer sentiment. Equities were mixed … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-2-2026 Economic news for the week included the Fed keeping policy short-term interest rates steady. On the positive side, durable orders rose, as did housing prices to a lesser degree, while consumer confidence fell back sharply and producer … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-26-2026 On a holiday-shortened week, economic data included an upward revision for 3rd quarter U.S. GDP, gains in personal income and spending, expansionary showings for S&P manufacturing and services, and some improvement in consumer sentiment. Equities were mixed globally, … Continue reading →