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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

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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

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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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Weekly Economic Update – 5-11-2026

Economic Update 5-11-2026 Economic data included the April employment situation report coming in more strongly than expected, in addition to improvements in new home sales. On the other hand, ISM services and JOLTS job openings fell back, and consumer sentiment … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update – 5-4-2026

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

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-27-2026

Economic Update 4-27-2026 Economic data included gains in retail sales, as well as improvements in S&P Global PMI data for manufacturing and services. These offset further declines in consumer confidence. Equities were mixed in the U.S. and emerging markets last … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-20-2026

Economic Update 4-20-2026 Economic data included producer prices rising at a faster clip than expected, and declines in industrial production and existing home sales. Equities earned positive returns globally as the easing of Middle East tensions elevated investor moods. Bonds … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update – 4-6-2026

Economic Update 4-06-2026 During a short market week due to Good Friday, economic data included improvements in manufacturing and retail sales, continued decelerating home prices, while the employment situation report for March surprised on the upside. Equities ended sharply higher … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-30-2026

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

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-23-2026

Economic Update 3-23-2026 Economic news for the week included the U.S. Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold, as expected. Producer prices rose more than expected, pointing to further inflation, while industrial production rose slightly, and housing data remained weak, … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-16-2026

Economic Update 3-16-2026 Economic data for the week included consumer price inflation coming in moderate to slightly higher. Housing data improved, with gains in both existing home sales and housing starts. However, prior quarter GDP was revised down sharply, to … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update – 3-09-2026

Economic Update 3-09-2026 Economic data for the week included improvements in manufacturing and services surveys, flattish retail sales, and disappointing nonfarm payrolls. Several of these were influenced by weather and idiosyncratic factors. Equities fell back strongly across the globe, more … Continue reading

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