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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on December 15, 2014 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 12-15-2014 The economic releases were focused on retail sales (which came in as a slight positive surprise), and several sentiment surveys, which also came in more positively than expected. However, oil prices were the most closely watched and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on September 15, 2014 by LSAConnect

Economic Update 9-15-2014 In a slower week for economic data, results came in tempered to positive (retail sales being a more important release), but included no major surprises. Geopolitically, the highlight originated from a developed market this time, as polls … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on August 19, 2014 by LSAConnect

Data was mixed on the week, with retail sales disappointing, but surveys and sentiment still decent on the manufacturing/small business end. Equity markets deflected geopolitical concerns and gained, as did bond prices with interest rates falling a fraction of a … Continue reading →

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Fed Note

Posted on July 31, 2014 by LSAConnect

Fed Note: The Federal Reserve met today and proceeded according to the recent plan.  The taper continued, with Treasury/MBS purchases being wound down from $35 bil./mo. to $25 bil./mo.  At this pace, QE Fed buys should end by October.  Other … Continue reading →

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Second Quarter 2014 LSA Economic Update

Posted on July 22, 2014 by LSAConnect

Second Quarter LSA Economic Update July 22nd, 2014 LSA has posted the 2Q14 Economic update report.  Here were some of the high level thoughts:

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